Media release
28 November 2019
Queensland’s taxi industry celebrated the achievements of its drivers, operators and staff members at the annual Taxi Council of Queensland (TCQ) Industry Awards this week. The ceremony, held at the Rydges Hotel in Brisbane’s South Bank, saw winners named in eight hotly contested categories, including new awards for Women in Taxis, Young Achiever and Staff Excellence.
The TCQ Industry Awards recognise those drivers, operators and staff members who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of the industry through exceptional levels of customer care, service, and professionalism.
Having been nominated by their peers, winners on the night were judged by an esteemed panel made up of Natasha Montesalvo, Queensland Tourism Industry Council, and John Mayo, Spinal Life Australia. Each of the shortlisted finalists received a certificate marking their contribution to the industry, with the winners also taking home a beautiful engraved trophy.
TCQ CEO, Blair Davies, thanked all of the finalists and those who had helped make the night a great success.
“Each year we come together to celebrate those from our industry who truly exemplify a commitment to exceptional customer service and professionalism. It is an opportunity for the taxi industry to acknowledge those members who have consistently gone the extra mile in serving their local community,” Mr Davies said.
“To be selected as a finalist is a true testament to the incredible dedication of some of our finest. We’re particularly proud to recognise winners from our new categories to show appreciation of the diversity within our industry that makes it one of the leading globally.
Winners on the night were:
- Driver of the Year (Wheelchair Accessible Taxi)
- David Chetcuti (13 Cabs Mackay)
- Driver of the Year (Conventional Taxi)
- Joseph Abboud (Black & White Cabs)
- Operator of the Year (1-20 vehicles)
- Andrews Taxis (Black & White Cabs)
- Operator of the Year (20+ vehicles)
- KG Taxis (Black & White Cabs)
- Significant Achievement Award
- Stefan Przybysz (13 Cabs Brisbane)
- Women in Taxis Award
- Debbie Morrison (13 Cabs Ipswich)
- Young Achiever Award
- Greg Neighbours (13 Cabs Brisbane)
- Staff Excellence Award
- Debbie Morrison (13 Cabs Ipswich)
“It is always pleasing to hear each year at the TCQ Awards, about the incredible lengths some of our drivers, operators and staff members have gone to during the last 12 months to serve their customers and promote a great image for the industry.
“Taxis continue to be an essential part of every community across Australia, which is why our cabbies are proud to serve and help make the journey from A to B, that much easier and safer.
“Year on year, the taxi industry faces evolving and new challenges but what stays constant is the hard work, dedication, and optimism with which our drivers, operators and staff members face those challenges. Rain, hail or shine, our cabbies make sure one thing comes first and that is getting their passengers quickly and safely to their destinations across our great State,” concluded Mr Davies.
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