Nola Bransgrove OAM Honoured with Prestigious Trish Pickering Memorial Award for Lifetime Dedication to Australian Transport Industry
Melbourne – November 18, 2025 – Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is proud to announce that Nola Bransgrove OAM has been selected as the recipient of the esteemed Trish Pickering Award. The award recognises an outstanding woman who embodies voluntary commitment, dedication, and leadership within the Australian transport industry.
The award, sponsored by Wes Pickering in memory of his late wife, Trish Pickering, was presented to Nola in recognition of her lifelong impact and contribution to the transport industry.
Wes Pickering, the award’s sponsor, highlighted Nola’s extraordinary service, stating, “Again, someone who embodies the Spirit of this Award. It is my privilege to congratulate Nola Bransgrove OAM on yet another recognition of her contribution to The Australian Transport Industry.”
Nola Bransgrove OAM was praised for her tireless dedication and tangible results. Her commitment was described as an embodiment of the voluntary spirit that underpins the industry’s success: “Nola has embodied the spirit of voluntary commitment and dedication that we all so admire, and which actually gets stuff done. A lifetime of getting things done is how we have built this industry, and Nola has been there doing it for a good part of her own lifetime.”
“As an Individual, a Partner, and a Team member Nola has put her heart and soul into everything she has done—and succeeded brilliantly,” Mr. Pickering added, also noting that she is “another Woman leading, and inspiring others, building foundations for others to continue with.”
TWAL Chair Coralie Chapman expressed her deep honour in presenting the award, noting a personal connection to Nola’s influence. “She was honoured to present this award to Nola as Nola has been a part of her career from day one.”
TWAL is immensely proud to offer this award to the outstanding women in the industry and extended gratitude to Mr. Wes Pickering for honouring the memory of Trish Pickering and supporting the recognition of incredible transport women like Nola.
