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Owner Awards 2025
Celebrating our community of RV owners that drive every adventure
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Meet the 2025 Owner of the Year: Jono and Chris
From a single van in 2022 to a thriving fleet of 18 custom builds, Perth legends Jono and Chris have earned the title of Australia's 2025 Owner of the Year. Operating as 'Only Vans', the duo has racked up over 600 bookings by mastering a simple philosophy: design smart, keep it practical, and treat every hire like the van is heading out on its first date. Discover how they’ve built a business that sets the bar sky-high for the Camplify community.
See the secrets behind 18 custom vans)
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Meet the 2025 New Owner of the Year: Jake
Jake proves you don't need years of experience to make a massive impact. With two self-built Toyota Hiaces and a background in commercial construction, he jumped into Camplify with a simple philosophy: "dive in and see what happens." Whether it's managing a fleet from a distance or treating cleaning checklists like a military operation, Jake’s approach has earned him the title of 2025 New Owner of the Year. Discover why he thinks sharing van life is even better than living it.
How Jake turned 2 vans into a business)
Meet the 2025 Legend Award winner: Lauren
When someone first suggested hiring out her caravan, Lauren thought it was the "craziest idea" she’d ever heard. Seven years, 21 vans, and a staggering 2,200+ bookings later, the owner of Outback 2 Sea Caravan Hire has officially been crowned our 2025 Legend Award Winner. From saving a family’s salami-making weekend in the mud to mastering "military-style" logistics, discover how Lauren turned a post-travel experiment into one of the most successful fleets in Camplify history.
From 1 van to 2,200+ bookingsThe story behind the Owner Awards
Every Camplify trip starts with an owner saying yes — to a family's first camping adventure, a couple's road trip, or someone chasing a long weekend away.
The Owner Awards are our way of celebrating a few of the people behind those moments. Owners whose stories stuck with us this year — the kind that remind you what this community is all about.
To dive deeper into these stories, Jake, Camplify’s Community Development Manager, sat down with all our winners and runners-up to hear firsthand about their journey and the passion they pour into their vans.
Read the full story in our blog
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List my vanFrequently asked questions
How did you choose the winners?
How did you choose the winners?
We looked for owners who embody the Camplify spirit — a real passion for getting people outdoors, a willingness to go the extra mile for hirers, and those who quietly mentor newer owners in the community. These awards aren't based on metrics alone. They're about the stories and the people behind them.
What are the Camplify Owner Awards?
What are the Camplify Owner Awards?
Owner of the Year
This is the top honour, recognising the owner who defines excellence on Camplify. The recipient demonstrates exceptional business performance through fleet growth and statistics, combined with impeccable customer satisfaction (reviews). They exhibit strong leadership via community interaction, maintain the highest degree of professionalism, and possess outstanding marketing and listing quality. This owner is the ultimate standard for success and collaboration within the network.New Owner of Year
This is the top honour, recognising the owner who defines excellence on Camplify, and has joined our community within the last 12 months. The recipient demonstrates exceptional business performance through fleet growth and statistics, combined with impeccable customer satisfaction (reviews). They exhibit strong leadership via community interaction, maintain the highest degree of professionalism, and possess outstanding marketing and listing quality. This owner is the ultimate standard for success and collaboration within the network.Legend Owner Award
This award celebrates an owner’s enduring commitment and consistent excellence over a significant period. The recipient is one of Camplify’s longest-standing active members, maintaining an exceptionally high average review score throughout their tenure. They serve as a foundational resource, positive role model, and standard-bearer for the entire Camplify community.Listing of the Year
This award recognises the owner whose listings exemplifies maximum effort, creativity, and strategic professionalism. The criteria focus on outstanding visual appeal (photography), a compelling and accurate description, and strategic completeness that results in a highly effective, engaging, and top-converting Camplify listing.
Why isn't my favourite owner on this list?
Why isn't my favourite owner on this list?
With thousands of owners across Australia, we could only spotlight a handful this year. If someone you know deserves recognition, we'd love to hear about them - and we'll be keeping our eyes open for next year's awards.
I'm an owner. How can I be considered for next year?
I'm an owner. How can I be considered for next year?
Keep doing what you're doing. Keep sharing your local knowledge, keep going the extra mile, and keep creating those moments that turn a trip into a story. We'll be watching.
I'm a hirer. Can I book directly with these owners?
I'm a hirer. Can I book directly with these owners?
Absolutely. Each winner's profile links to their Camplify listings. Browse their vans and book your next adventure with someone who's been recognised for exceptional service.
Are there Owner Awards in other countries?
Are there Owner Awards in other countries?
Yes! We've also celebrated owners in New Zealand this year. Different markets, same spirit. See the New Zealand Owner Award Winners.