Nominations have now closed
Thank
you for
nominating.
We're selecting the finalists
A big thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to ‘say thanks’ and nominated a bus driver to show your appreciation for their exceptional customer service.
We’ll be announcing the ten winners of the ten $100 gift cards soon. The winners will be contacted by phone and listed on our competitions and offers page.
We've received some incredible nominations and we're now in the process of shortlisting. Our judging panel will select three finalists in each category, and the finalists will be announced in March 2025.
You'll then have the chance to vote for your favourite bus driver.
Keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page for the latest updates for the Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards.
The Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards
The 2024 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate remarkable individuals who go the extra mile, every day.
Bus drivers play an important role in keeping our communities moving. They get us to work and home, connect us socially, help our kids travel safely to school, and enable us to enjoy major events.
Categories
There are three distinct categories to ensure every deserving bus driver receives the recognition they so rightfully deserve.
South East Queensland Bus Driver of the Year
This category highlights the exceptional bus drivers who serve the bustling urban communities of South East Queensland.
Regional Bus Driver of the Year
Bus drivers keep people moving and connected in remote and rural regions of Queensland, including urban and long distance coach services. This category honours those who keep our regional communities connected.
School Bus Driver of the Year
This category celebrates the dedicated individuals who ensure our children travel safely to and from school every day.
Nominations are now closed and we are in the process of selecting our finalists.
Nominations open
Tell us your story about your favourite driver. Don't forget to include when and where you travelled.
11 November to 2 December 2024
Finalists selected
Our judging panel will review all the nominations and select three finalists from each category.
18 December 2024
Voting open
Vote for your favourite bus driver in each of the three categories. The drivers with the greatest number of votes in each category will be awarded the Queensland Bus Driver of the Year.
3 March to 20 March 2025
Winners awarded
The winners in each category will be announced in April 2025 at the QBIC annual conference.
12 April 2025
Meet our previous award winners!
South East Queensland Bus Driver of the Year
Luluu Berns - Hornibrook Buslines (Clontarf)
Regional Bus Driver of the Year
John Christensen - Christensen's Bus and Coach (Kilcoy)
