Outstanding Achievements Celebrated with the
NSW Caravan & Camping Industry Awards of Excellence Presentation
17 November, 2023
The Caravan & Camping Industry Association (NSW) has celebrated a night of exceptional achievement at this year’s prestigious Awards of Excellence and Member Celebration.
The event, held at Crown Sydney Barangaroo, saw members gather to honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals and businesses who exemplify the best of the industry.
“Over the past 12 months it’s been great to see the growth in the number of people engaging in caravan and camping holidays and the significant expansion of our market reach across demographics, which reflects the diverse options, affordable price points, and enriching experiences these holidays provide,” commented Lyndel Gray, CEO of CCIA.
“Our resent analysis of consumer trends shows caravan and camping getaways are highly desirable and recognised for providing excellent holiday choice with visitors consistently recognising the high quality of service, amazing locations and cleanliness of holiday parks.
“These awards are a recognition of the many exceptional businesses who work together, from holiday parks to manufacturers and retailers of RVs, coupled with the accessible and affordable housing offered by our land lease communities, that make our industry so enduring.”
The highlight of the evening was the inauguration of the Max Elsley Award for Commitment to a Stronger NSW Caravan & Camping Industry, sponsored by the Elsley family. This new award is to acknowledge an individual who has exhibited exceptional commitment, achievement, and passion, honouring Max’s legacy and his many years of dedication to the industry.
The inaugural Max Elsley Award was received by Managing Director of Avida, Ben Binns. Ben is a CCIA (NSW) Director and runs the one of most successful recreational vehicle manufacturers in the country supporting hundreds of local jobs and building quality products for the Australian market.
The recipients of the 2023 NSW Caravan & Camping Industry Awards include:
NSW Holiday Park of the Year (Less than 100 sites)
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
NSW Holiday Park of the Year (More than 100 sites)
Reflections Holiday Park – Jimmys Beach
NSW Holiday Park Innovation Award
Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point
NSW Land Lease Community of the Year Award
Clifton Old Bar
NSW Land Lease Community Engagement Award
Latitude One by Ingenia Lifestyle
NSW Manufacturer of the Year
Avida Motorhomes & Caravans
NSW RV Repairer of the Year
Bold Trailer And Caravan Repair Centre
NSW Trade Dealer/Retailer/Wholesaler of the Year
Jayco Newcastle
NSW Industry Provider of the Year
Integrated Site Design
NSW Industry Provider of the Year
Smarttek Pty Ltd
Employee of the Year – Holiday Parks
Nicole Polkinghorne – Tasman Holiday Parks
Employee of the Year – Land Lease Communities
Leisel Dawson – Hometown Australia
Employee of the Year – Trade
Sia Jafari – Cub Campers
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Achiever – Land Lease Communities
Max Camden – Ingenia Communities
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Achiever – Trade
Connor Jones – Suncamper Motorhomes
“As an industry which has thrived, innovated, and excelled, we can all be proud of the service we offer the community, the tourism industry and the wider economy in NSW.
“Indeed, this year’s award winners exemplify the very essence of dedication, innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence leading to the betterment of our industry which contributes more than 9,800 direct jobs and an additional 50,000 indirect jobs and generates more than $6.5 billion in economic activity annually.”
“The NSW Caravan & Camping Industry Association congratulates all the winners of this year’s awards and the outstanding individuals and businesses who continue to strive for excellence and support this thriving industry.”
