Victorian Transport Association chief executive Philip Lovel.

Nominations for the 2009 Australian Freight Industry Awards are open, with this year marking the 20th anniversary of the awards.

"Entering the awards is a powerful demonstration that shows your organisation values employees and their contributions," says the Victorian Transport Association chief executive Philip Lovel.

This year's awards include the following six categories:
* Australian Freight Industry Promotion and Careers Award
* Australian Freight Environmental Award
* Australian Best Practice Safety Award
* Australian Freight Innovation/Technology Award
* Australian Freight and Logistics Award
* Australian Freight and Logistics Personality of the Year

Nominations close on 14 September, with the event taking place on 3 October.