The Ipswich Police District will host the Ipswich Road Safety Awards to recognise community contributions to reducing road trauma as part of Queensland Road Safety Week 2025.
Event Details
The Ipswich Road Safety Awards will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 27 August, at the Dandiiri Room, Level 1, Ipswich City Council Building, 1 Nicholas Street. The event will feature Australian motorsport driver Todd Hazelwood as guest speaker.
The awards aim to acknowledge individuals, organisations, and groups across the Ipswich Police District who have implemented programs, initiatives, or services to promote safer driving and reduce road trauma.
Connection to Queensland Road Safety Week
The awards form part of Queensland Road Safety Week 2025, running from Monday, 18 August, to Friday, 22 August. The campaign promotes road safety awareness across the state, encouraging motorists to work together as ‘one team’ to reduce fatalities and serious injuries.
In 2024, 302 people lost their lives on Queensland roads, with thousands more seriously injured. Authorities highlight the importance of addressing the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours—speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction.
Eligibility and Judging Criteria
Nominations for the awards closed on 11 July. Eligible projects had to be undertaken within the Ipswich Police District during the 2024–25 financial year and comply with road rules and traffic regulations.
Judging criteria focused on achievement, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in promoting road safety and reducing trauma. The judging panel operates independently of the Road Safety Committee and may reassign nominations to different categories where appropriate.
Community Engagement and Enforcement
Throughout Road Safety Week, Ipswich police and Volunteers in Policing will engage with the community at various events, sharing safety information and promoting responsible driving habits. Authorities will also maintain a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe driving behaviours.
The StreetSmarts program will be promoted to help drivers make informed choices and improve safety awareness. Data shows serious crashes can be significantly reduced when motorists avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ risk factors.
Next Steps
Award winners will be announced at the ceremony on 27 August. Queensland Police urge all road users to discuss safety with family and friends and remain vigilant, both during the campaign and year-round.
Published 14-Aug-2025
