MTA Queensland names 25 finalists for 2026 Industry Awards

MTA Queensland has named 25 finalists across five categories for its 2026 Industry Awards, with winners to be announced at a gala on Saturday 28 November at The Star Brisbane, Queen’s Wharf.

“From family-owned workshops and large automotive groups to apprentices beginning their careers and individuals driving positive change in their communities, these finalists represent the innovation, commitment, and leadership that continue to strengthen our industry,” MTA Queensland chief executive Rod Camm says.

Small Business Award for Excellence

• Accelerate Automotive
• Empire Auto Garage
• Exclusive Auto Centre
• Hi-Mech Auto Solutions
• Ja-Max Industries

Large Business Award for Excellence

• ASR Collision Specialists
• Bundaberg Motor Group
• DMH Group
• Q Automotive Group
• Sommerville Smash Repairs

Women in Industry

• Ange Thornton, Ultra Tune Macgregor
• Bec Marsh, Varsity Lakes Mechanical
• Caitlyn Hayes, Komatsu
• Jessica Colucci, Isuzu
• Taylor Deeth, MLG

Community Award

• B&B Fibreglass
• Bill Robertson Toyota
• BMAS Biloela
• Pearson Automotive
• Toowoomba Steering & Suspension

Innovation Award

• BodyShop Solutions
• Foton Mobility Distribution
• Premium Diagnostic Equipment
• Track Back Auto
• Vesta Workwear

Collision repair is strongly represented, with ASR Collision Specialists and Sommerville Smash Repairs in the large business category, BodyShop Solutions in innovation and B&B Fibreglass in the community award. Franchised retail appears through Bundaberg Motor Group, Q Automotive Group, DMH Group and Bill Robertson Toyota.

Camm says the awards recognise excellence across all areas of the industry and bring it together to celebrate the people behind it.

Sponsors for the gala are Care Super, Tanda, Busy at Work, SP Tools, Penrite Oil, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association and MAS National. Early bird ticket pricing runs until Friday 30 October.

MTA Queensland represents employers across the state’s automotive retail, repair and service sectors, an industry it puts at about 17,500 businesses employing around 90,000 people and contributing an estimated $10.2 billion a year to the Queensland economy.