The Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards) recognise and celebrate the achievements, innovation and successes of those working in the rail industry and will take place on Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Nominations now closed
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a nomination for the Australasian Rail Industry Awards for 2023.
Key Dates for 2023
Please note dates may be subject to change.
| Nominations open | 27 March |
| Nominations close | 12 May |
| Finalists notified | 10 July |
| Finalists announced | 17 July |
| Awards night registrations open | 17 July |
| Awards night | 13 September |
About the awards
The Australasian Rail Industry (ARI) Awards recognise and celebrate individual and company achievements in the rail industry, showcasing examples of excellence and innovation to support its growth and success.
The awards are open to any individual working in the rail industry and organisation operating in or affiliated with rail in Australia and New Zealand.
Hosts of the awards
The awards were established in partnership with a range of rail organisations in recognition of our shared support for excellence in the rail industry. We thank the Rail Track Association Australia, Rail Technical Society Australasia, Permanent Way Institution, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board for their continued support.
Sponsorship opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring for the 2023 Australasian Rail Industry Awards, click here to view the Sponsorship Prospectus or please contact ARA General Manager for Events and Partnerships, Kassandra Koudelka.
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors.
Past Awards winners and finalists
Click here to view the 2022 awards winners.
Click here to view the 2021 awards winners.