Victoria and Tasmania’s finest automotive businesses and top apprentices have been revealed.

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.

President’s Awards 

• Employer of the Year – Patterson Cheney
  Award sponsored by DENSO
• Employee of the Year – David Payne, Original Engines Co.
  Award sponsored by DENSO
• VACC Apprentice of the Year – Luke Johnstone, Harrison Motor Group
  Award sponsored by Spirit Super
• TACC Apprentice of the Year – Jack West, European Technology Bodyworks
  Award sponsored by Spirit Super

Victoria

• Bosch Car Service Ringwood – Best Small Business (Metropolitan)
  Award sponsored by Vic Roads
• Original Engines Co – Best Large Business (Metropolitan)
  Award sponsored by Shell Card
• Geelong Performance Centre – Best Small Business (Regional)
  Award sponsored by Sixfam
• Warragul Nissan & Mitsubishi – Best Large Business (Regional)
  Award sponsored by Podium

Tasmania

• Fatbuilds 4×4 – Best Small Business
  Award sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
• JMC Automotive Group – Best Large Business
  Award sponsored by Haynes Pro, Proud partner of MotorTechAustralia

VACC and TACC Automotive Apprenticeships

VACC and TACC recognises the achievements of apprenticeship graduates and present awards to outstanding apprentices from across Victoria and Tasmania as part of the annual Automotive Industry Awards.

• Outstanding 1st Year Apprentice – Harrison Yates, Sports and Classic Car Services
  Award sponsored by the BASF
• Outstanding 1st Year Apprentice – Jai Burns, Rex Gorell MG
  Award sponsored by the BASF
• Outstanding 1st Year Apprentice – Riley Balcombe, Cranbourne Mitsubishi and Kia
  Award sponsored by the BASF
• Outstanding 2nd Year Apprentice – Dylan Bunlay, Werribee Kia
  Award sponsored by Tecalemit
• Outstanding 2nd Year Apprentice – Mitchell Cannon, South Coast Bus
  Award sponsored by Tecalemit
• Outstanding 3rd Year Apprentice – Brandon McKenzie, Volvo Cars Geelong
  Award sponsored by Apprenticeships Victoria
• Outstanding Trainee of the Year – Grace McKay, Ferntree Gully Hyundai and Kia
  Award sponsored by SP Tools
• Outstanding Trainee of the Year – Eric Molina, Essendon Mazda
  Award sponsored by SP Tools
• VACC Progressive Excellence Award – Isaac Taylor, Palm Trans
  Award sponsored by Mas National
• TACC Progressive Excellence Award – Ben Moore, Tilford Group
  Award sponsored by Mas National