The Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence is the caravan and camping industry's most prestigious accolade. For over 30 years it has recognised individuals and businesses making a significant positive impact at a national level.
Named in honour of Eric Hayman OAM — a pioneering figure in the Australian caravanning industry — this award celebrates those who have made extraordinary contributions to the growth, professionalism and reputation of Australia's caravan and camping sector.
Open to any individual, group, company or organisation in the caravanning and camping industry, the award is the industry's highest honour and is presented annually at the National Conference Gala Dinner.
| Year | Recipient |
| 2025 | BDO South Australia |
| 2024 | Theo Whitmont & Julie Pernecker |
| 2023 | Grant Wilckens |
| 2022 | Alison Huth |
| 2021 | Chris Goddard |
| 2020 | Peter Buttigieg |
| 2019 | Geoff Olholm |
| 2018 | Stuart Lamont |
| 2017 | Ron Cregan OAM |
| 2016 | Mark Lindsay |
| 2015 | Dennis Austin |
| 2014 | Col Parrot |
| 2013 | Bob Browne |
| 2012 | Gerry Newton |
| 2011 | Barry Baillie |
| 2010 | Bob Gadd |
| 2009 | Merv King |
| 2008 | Rob Funder |
| 2007 | Noel Guthrie |
| 2006 | Barry Baillie & Australian Caravan Safaris |
| 2005 | Tony Bellamy |
| 2004 | Bruce Binns |
| 2003 | Norton Whitmont |
| 2002 | Garry Bushell |
| 2001 | Max Elsley OAM |
| 2000 | Gerry Ryan OAM |
| 1999 | Neil Chesney |
| 1998 | Top Tourist Parks of Australia |
| 1997 | Hugh Isermann |
| 1996 | Richard Davis OAM |
| 1995 | Kevin O'Brien |
| 1994 | Geoff Hocking |
| 1993 | BIG4 Tourist Parks |
| 1992 | Coromal Caravans, Jayco Caravans, Gold Caravans, Roadstar Caravans |
| 1991 | Ron Chapman OAM |
| 1990 | Eric Hayman OAM |
