Altus Group Celebrates Multiple Nominations at the 2026 TMAA Excellence Awards
The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals and organisations driving excellence, innovation, and safety across Australia’s traffic management industry.
This year, the Altus Group is incredibly proud to celebrate seven finalist nominations across a range of categories at the 2026 TMAA Excellence Awards — recognising the outstanding people and projects that make up our national team.
NATIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLLER OF THE YEAR
We are proud to have two Altus Traffic finalists recognised in the 2026 National Traffic Controller of the Year category.
Travis Garvey
With more than a decade of industry experience, Travis Garvey has built a reputation for professionalism, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Known for his calmness under pressure and ability to lead by example, Travis sets the tone on every site he works on across Western Australia.
His nomination reflects what clients and colleagues already know — Travis is among the very best in the field, consistently delivering safe and efficient traffic management outcomes.
Jess McInerney
Representing our New South Wales team, Jess McInerney is recognised for her calm confidence, clear communication, and ability to coordinate safe, seamless outcomes on the ground.
Jess brings people together, solves challenges in real time, and upholds the highest safety standards for clients and communities alike. Her finalist recognition is incredibly well deserved.
OPERATION TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Lisa Sheppeard, named a finalist for the 2026 TMAA Operation Team Member of the Year.
Over her 10-year journey with Altus, Lisa has progressed from Traffic Controller to Service Delivery Manager — demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational expertise along the way.
She has played key roles on major infrastructure projects including WestConnex and NorthConnex, consistently delivering above and beyond for clients and crews.
Today, Lisa oversees end-to-end service delivery with the same passion and commitment that defined her early career. We are incredibly proud of her achievement.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT/EVENT OF THE YEAR
Altus Traffic has been named a finalist for Traffic Management Project/Event of the Year for our work on the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.
Led by Petar Krstic, our Altus Events Team delivered a complex, high-profile traffic operation supporting the iconic Australian Grand Prix.
This nomination recognises the scale, precision, and teamwork required to safely manage one of Australia’s most significant major events.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 6 AND OVER)
Altus is also proud to be named a finalist for Traffic Management Company of the Year (Level 6 and Over).
As Australia’s largest traffic management provider, Altus continues to set the benchmark for safety, innovation, and leadership. With more than 5,000 team members nationwide, our shared purpose remains clear:
Protecting the Protectors and Getting Everyone Home Safely.
Our leadership across the industry is built on:
Proactive adoption of emerging technologies
A strong and influential voice in public policy
Forward-thinking solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency
Uncompromising standards in safety, compliance, and service quality
We are proud to help shape safer worksites for workers, partners, and communities across Australia.
CivilEdge, the training division of the Altus Group, also celebrates two finalist nominations, recognising its vital role in developing the next generation of traffic management professionals.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TRAINER OF THE YEAR
We are proud to share that Tim Nemeth is a finalist for Trainer of the Year at the 2026 TMAA Excellence Awards.
With more than 10 years of hands-on industry experience, Tim brings real-world knowledge directly into the classroom. Since joining CivilEdge, he has played a key role in delivering the national AGTTM training framework, ensuring students meet the highest standards.
Tim transforms practical site experience into engaging, confidence-building training — preparing students not just to qualify, but to step onto worksites job-ready and safety-focused.
This recognition reflects his dedication to developing the industry’s future leaders.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION (RTO) OF THE YEAR.
CivilEdge is once again recognised as a finalist for Traffic Management RTO of the Year.
This nomination highlights their commitment to delivering comprehensive, compliant, and consistent training programs that set the benchmark for excellence across the sector. It is a testament to the passion and professionalism of the entire CivilEdge team.
On behalf of the entire Altus Group, we extend our sincere thanks to the Traffic Management Association of Australia and award sponsors for these nominations.
Congratulations to all finalists. We are proud to stand alongside industry leaders as we continue working together to deliver safer outcomes for Australia’s traffic management sector.