A total of 17 automotive businesses across Victoria shared the silverware at the inaugural VACC Industry Awards in Melbourne on Saturday night.
The VACC Industry Awards were created Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), Victoria’s automotive industry peak body, to recognise and promote the industry’s best operators.
“High standards are important to the automotive industry, so VACC initiated the industry awards to recognise and promote those businesses who set the bar high and go above and beyond,” said VACC executive director, Geoff Gwilym.
Twenty-one awards across 15 categories were highly sought after by elite businesses across Victoria and included
achievement in: mechanical and body repairs; new and used car, motorcycle, truck and farm machinery sales; tyre retailing; auto recycling; service station, towing; and aftermarket and retail.
More than 200 applications were received for the awards and assessed by a panel of expert judges, whose decisions were audited by a Standards Australia representative, on customer service, training, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance and more.
“VACC acknowledges the high calibre of applications,” said Gwilym.
“In the face of strong competition, motorists can be assured that any business winning a VACC Industry Award this year is a truly fine business. VACC congratulates every one of them.”
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All the winners of the 2016 VACC Industry Awards:
Winner – Best Tyre Dealer: A1 Tyrepower
Winner – Best Farm Machinary: Agpower & Transport Pty Ltd
Winner – Investment in People: All Head Services
Winner – Mechanical Repairer: Automotive Diagnostics & Repairs
Winner – Best Service Station: Ballarat Taxis Co-Operative Ltd
Winner – Best Body Repairer: Cranbourne Body Works
Winner – Best Small Business: Cranbourne Body Works
Winner – Best Aftermarket & Retail: Dynamic Wheel Co
Winner – Best Regional Business: Europanels
Winner – Engine Reconditioner: HM GEM Engines
Winner – Heavy Vehicle Repairer: Johnsons Truck & Coach Service Pty Ltd
Winner – Best Truck Dealer: Johnsons Truck & Coach Service Pty Ltd
Winner – Best New Car Dealer: Max Kirwan Mazda
Winner – Best Used Car Dealer: Melbourne’s Cheapest Cars
Winner – Towing Operator Nationwide Towing & Transport
Winner – Large Business: Nationwide Towing & Transport
Winner – Workplace Safety: Nationwide Towing & Transport
Winner – Environmental Business Leader Award: Norden
Winner – Best Auto Electrical: Orbost Auto Electrics
Winner – Best Motorcycle Dealer: Roe Motorcycle and Mower
Winner – Best Auto Recycler: Smart Parts
Applications for the 2017 VACC Industry Awards open in October 2016.
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