2019 VIA Finalists
Congratulations to the 2019 VACC Industry Award Finalists!
The VACC Industry Awards category winners will be announced at a black tie gala evening, featuring master of ceremonies, Larry Emdur and a string of top-notch entertainers, on Saturday, 22 June at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne.
Finalists secure your VIA Gala Dinner seats. Buy tickets now!
Finalist names are listed in alphabetical order within each Award category.
Finalists: To download the Finalist Logo specific to your category, click on the Award Category heading. A new window wll open, right click on the image and click "Save Image". Click here to download a generic VIA 2019 Finalists Logo.
Small Business = 6 or less employees Large Business = 7 or more employees
"Best New Car Dealer" category exempt from above: Small Business = 24 or less Large Business = 25 or more
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Best Auto Electrical (Small)
Award sponsored by: 
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| Berwick Auto Electrics & Mechanical |
| Cranbourne Auto Electrical & Mechanical |
| Cohuna Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning |
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Best Body Repairer – Passenger Vehicle (Large)
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| Complete Body Craft |
| Cranbourne Body Works |
| Geelong Smash Repairs |
| Lyons Body Works |
| Prossers Panel Beating |
| Sheen Panel Service Bayswater |
| Sheen Panel Service Bulleen |
| Sheen Panel Service Frankston |
| Sheen Panel Service South Melbourne |
| Super Tek Collision Repairs |
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Best Business Woman in Automotive
Award sponsored by: 
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| Rebecca Lewis, Ballarat Car Sales |
| Rebecca Purtill, CAARS Smash Repairs |
| Debbie Iverach, Complete Truck Bodies |
| Michelle Ferbrache, Essendon Panels |
| Andrea Matthews, The Garage Woodend |
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Best Mechanical Light Vehicle – Metro (Small) Award sponsored by:
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| Advanced Brake & Clutch |
| Allpoint Automotive |
| B & L Automotive |
| Berwick Auto Electrics & Mechanical |
| Mauceri Motors |
| Montmorency Service Centre |
| Moving Motors |
| Ringwood Auto Tech |
| S & D Car Care |
| Stop&Go Brake and Service Centre |
| Top Choice Mechanical Repairs |
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Best Mechanical Light Vehicle – Regional (Small)
Award sponsored by: 
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| Drive Safe Service Centre |
| Forbes & Summers |
| Geelong Performance Centre |
| GEL Motors |
| Golden Plains Mechanical |
| Harris Automotive |
| Highbridge Motors |
| McPherson's Bendigo |
| Raywood Motors |
| S.J.R Automotive |
| Sandhurst Automotive |
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Best New Car Dealer
Award sponsored by: 
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| Carworks - Ballarat Renault |
| Frankston Toyota |
| Mornington Mitsubishi & Isuzu Ute |
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Best Restoration Project Body, Mechanical, Overall
Award sponsored by: 
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| Alpheys Garage |
| CAARS Smash Repairs |
| Catocraft Auto |
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Best Tyre Dealer
Award sponsored by:
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| Melton Total Car Care Centre |
| Regional Tyre Service |
| Sandhurst Automotive |
| Tyrepower Werribee |
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Best Used Car Dealer (Large)
Award sponsored by:
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| 3 Point Motors Mercedes-Benz |
| Carworks - Ballarat Renault |
| Echuca Service Centre & 4X4 |
| Lorbek Luxury Cars |
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Unsung Hero Award (nominees)
Award presented by: CBA
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| COMPANY NAME |
NOMINEE |
| 3 Point Motors Mercedes-Benz |
Alf Buccella |
| Azzi & Nusser Service Centre |
Kevin Sutherland |
| Ballarat Car Sales |
Rebecca Lewis |
| Complete Truck Bodies |
Debbie Iverach |
| Cranbourne Body Works |
Colin Greenway |
| Frank's Engineering |
Frank Parisi |
| Royans Melbourne |
Graeme Sharp |
| Sheen Panel Service South Melbourne |
Jenny D'Cruz |
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Award presented by: CBA
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| COMPANY NAME |
NOMINEE |
| Essendon Panels |
Michelle Ferbrache |
| Ringwood Auto Tech |
James Phillips |
| Saabwreck - MERC4WD |
Harrison Imrie |
| Xifa Bayati |
Tony Diep |