2023 Automotive Industry Awards finalists revealed

17 March 2023

This year, the chamber's industry recognition program was reimagined and re-launched under the banner of Automotive Industry Awards (AIA) – so it’s a great year to get involved. All VACC and TACC applicants are thanked for their participation, but only some can be finalists.

Award winners will be revealed at the 2023 President’s Gala Dinner at Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Saturday 13 May. The next generation, VACC and TACC Automotive Apprenticeships’ award winners and graduating apprentices, will also be celebrated on the night. Hosted by VACC ambassador Shane Jacobson, with entertainment from the Voices Supergroup featuring Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder and Choirboys' Mark Gable, magic with Matt Hollywood, and great food and wine – it’s set to be the industry’s night of nights. Buy tickets!

And the finalists are...

President’s Awards

Employer of the Year

Mont Eltham Auto Electrics
Sheen Panel Service
Patterson Cheney

Employee of the Year

Heath Mullavey – The Hub Automotive
Brooke Dixon – Regan Peugeot
Danny Younan – Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars
Eddy Sechi – Sunbury Ford
Glenn Goodall – Shepparton BMW
Kraige West – Autobody Solutions
Peter Muddyman – The Mower Shop Seymour
Phillipa Gray-Finning – PJ’s Discount Tyre Service
Thomas Jones – Cables Auto Electrics

Tasmania

Best Large Business (Tasmania)

Kate Presnell Bodyworks
Specialist Auto Group
Bob Jane T Marts Moonah
Powell Motor Group
Cooper Automotive

Best Small Business (Tasmania)

Blackmans Bay Motors
Total Automotive & 4WD
Autobody Solutions
Howell Automotive
Glenorchy Auto Electrics

Victoria

Best Large Business (Metropolitan)

Agpower
Western Mitsubishi
Western Honda Holdings Pty Ltd
Werribee MG, LDV, SsangYong
Western Highway Investments Pty Ltd
Werribee Mitsubishi
Heaths Road Investments Pty Ltd
HM GEM Engines
BM Tech
Original Engines Co

Best Small Business (Metropolitan)

Malvern Auto Services
Truck and Compaction Services
Peninsula BM
Mega Trim
TCC Service Centre
Alltune Automotive
Primeserve Automotives
Buckley’s Auto
Ozwide Tools
Sheen Panel Service Bayswater
Sheen Panel Service Frankston
Sheen Panel Service Glen Waverley
Sheen Panel Service Tooronga
Sheen Panel Service Sunshine
Sheen Panel Service Reservoir
Stop & Go Brake and Service Centre
Sheen Panel Service Mitcham
Sheen Panel Service
Sheen Panel Service Ferntree Gully
Sheen Panel Service Coburg
Sheen Panel Service Croydon
Dent Maestro
Prorepair Auto Care Centre
Allpoint Automotive
Northern Fleet
Essendon Panels
Total Collision Repairs

Best Large Business (Regional)

Seymour Toyota
Morrow Motor Group
Mildura Motor Holdings
Shepparton BMW
Always There Automotive

Best Small Business (Regional)

Ballarat Roadworthy Centre
Highbridge Motors
Azzi & Nusser Service Centre
Peter Murphy Automotive Repairs
Forbes & Summers
Euro Panels
Sheen Panel Service Drysdale
Sheen Panel Service Ocean Grove
Drive Safe Service Centre
The Mower Shop Seymour
PJ’s Discount Tyre Service
CPK McLaren MotorBody
Ballarat Car Sales
Boag’s Diesel Mechanics

Special thanks to major event partner DENSO for their support, as well as AIA category sponsors Podium, Marsh, Commonwealth Bank and Bendix. Additionally, VACC and TACC Automotive Apprenticeships sponsors, Spirit Super, Mas National and SP Tools.

For more information about the awards, key dates and more, contact:

Ismini Tsiftis
Functions Coordinator
03 9829 1263
info@automotiveindustryawards.com.au
automotiveindustryawards.com.au

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