The Gerry Ryan OAM Award for Innovation - 2024 National Caravan Industry Conference

Principal
Sponsors

The Gerry Ryan OAM Award for Innovation

In recognition of the long-standing contribution to the industry (and the industry body) a new Award was introduced in 2019 carrying the name of Gerry Ryan OAM.

For the purpose of this award innovation is defined as “the implementation of creative ideas in order to generate value. Value can be measured in increased revenue, cost savings, efficiency gains, or social improvement such as safety.”

Nominations must address all criteria and be submitted online prior to Friday 26 April 2024, 5pm AEDT.

Criteria

Nomination can be from an individual or organisation associated with the caravanning and camping industry;
Must have been introduced within the past two years or be in concept stage;
Must be able to have a demonstratable return on investment (or potential return), or some other measurable benefits e.g. consumer safety; and
Can be a concept, product, or system.

Nominations will be short-listed into finalists with each finalist having their innovation profiled during the National Conference.

Prize

Trophy;
Name on Perpetual Award;
Cash Prize of $10,000 to be used specifically for business improvement, mentoring or external management consultant.

Nominations

Nominations must address all criteria and be submitted online prior to Friday 26 April 2024, 5pm AEDT.

For queries about this award please contact [email protected].

Previous Recipients

2023 – Newbook

2022 – Newbook

2021 – Pedders Suspension and Brakes

2019 – REDARC