Twenty elite businesses, business people and apprentices have been announced as leaders in their field at the 2024 Automotive Industry Awards, the premier night dedicated to the Victorian and Tasmanian automotive industry.
VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym said the awards demonstrate member and apprentice commitment to quality and customer service.
“It is a huge accolade to be named the best in Victoria and Tasmania. These winners go above and beyond, and have proved themselves more than worthy of these titles,” said Mr Gwilym.
Categories crowned at the 2024 Automotive Industry Awards include Best Small and Best Large Business, Employer of the Year, Employee of the Year and Apprentice of the Year.
The next generation, VACC and TACC Automotive Apprenticeships’ graduating apprentices were also celebrated on the night.
“The Automotive Industry Awards have been very well supported this year, proving that they are valued by the industry and recognised by consumers,” said Mr Gwilym.
An independent judge evaluated entries based on business management, workplace practices, customer service and environmental impacts. The judge randomly audited finalists to ensure only the finest of VACC and TACC’s 5,000 members received a crown.
“Congratulations to all our 2024 winners and finalists. We recommend them to Victorian and Tasmanian motorists. So remember to look for the famous orange sign: the mark of the industry professional,” said Mr Gwilym.
MC Shane Jacobson announced the winners at the VACC President’s Gala Dinner, a formal evening that combined industry awards and apprentice graduation festivities. Attendees heard from the master of ceremonies, VACC Ambassador Shane Jacobson, and a string of top-notch entertainers on Saturday 29 June at the Palladium at Crown, Melbourne.
Special thanks to major event partner and President’s Awards sponsor DENSO for its support, as well as AIA category sponsors Spirit Super, SP Tools, Podium, Sixfam, VicRoads, BASF, Haynes Pro – proud partner of VACC MotorTech, Exedy, Shell Card, Mas National, Commonwealth Bank, Apprenticeships Victoria and Tecalemit.
View all the winners here: 2024 Winners | Automotive Industry Awards
View the Photo galley: 2024 Gallery | Automotive Industry Awards