VACC Apprentice of the Year, Luke Johnstone of Harrison Motor Group, receives his award
Sixteen elite businesses, business people and apprentices were recently announced as leaders in their field at the 2024 Automotive Industry Awards, the premier night dedicated to the Victorian and Tasmanian automotive industry.
Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Chief Executive Officer, 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,” Geoff said.
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.
Additionally, Outstanding First, Second and Third Year Apprentice, Outstanding Trainee, and the VACC and TACC Progressive Excellence Awards, were announced.
“The Automotive Industry Awards have been very well supported this year, proving they are valued by the industry and recognised by consumers,” Geoff said.
An independent judge evaluated entries based on business management, workplace practices, customer service and environmental impacts. To ensure only the finest of VACC and TACC’s 5,000 members would be crowned, finalists were randomly audited.
“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,” Geoff said.
Winners were announced at the VACC President’s Gala Dinner, a formal evening that combined industry awards and apprentice graduation festivities.
Attendees heard from master of ceremonies, VACC Ambassador Shane Jacobson, and a string of top-notch entertainers on Saturday 29 June at the Palladium at Crown, Melbourne.
Organisers send their 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.
See the complete list of 2024 Automotive Industry Awards winners at www.automotiveindustryawards.com.au/2024-winners
