2024 WINNERS

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 VicRoads
  • 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

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