It's time to decide the winners!
Nine finalists, three titles at stake. Your 1,300+ nominations have brought us to this point. Every vote counts, Queenslanders, it's time to get behind your 2025 Bus Drivers of the Year!
How to vote
Step 1
Watch the finalists’ videos and get to know the people behind the wheel.
Step 2
Select at least one driver in any of the three categories (or one in each category!) by clicking on the button with their name.
Step 3
Click the ‘Submit my votes’ button at the bottom of the page.
Meet the finalists and vote
It’s time to get to know our finalists and place your votes! All our amazing finalists deserve to win, and you can only vote once, so please select carefully.
Once your vote has been submitted, you will no longer see the voting buttons.
Voting closes at 11:59pm (AEST) on Sunday 22 March 2026.
South East Queensland Bus Driver of the Year
Jeraldine Graham
Jeraldine makes great service seem effortless and Northsiders have noticed.
Kate Penkeyman
Kate didn’t sign up to be a Yarrabilba celebrity, but here we are! She drives every urban bus in town, but how?
Mary Hellesoe
Mary‘s professionalism is complemented by her dance moves. Don’t believe it? Just watch.
Regional Queensland Bus Driver of the Year
Bonnie Snow
Cairns local driver Bonnie strives to make the world a better place, one bus ride at a time.
David Bussey
Airlie Beach golden boy, Buzz the bus driver gives it a third try. Is this his year to win?!
Ravinder Mangat
Ravi rolls out the welcome mat to all in his much-loved city of Toowoomba.
School Bus Driver of the Year
Colin Hobson
Colin has built a whole community on his West Brisbane school bus. Students and parents are singing his praises.
Geordie Scott
Mackay school kids call Geordie the GOAT. Find out why.
Lisa Bathern
Townsville families can’t get enough of Lisa and her school run. Seems the feeling is mutual.