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VACC launches Automotive Industry Awards

Robert Barry · 0 comments

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has launched its reimagined 2023 industry recognition program under the banner of Automotive Industry Awards (AIA).

“The new Automotive Industry Awards now incorporates the awards programs run individually for Victorian and Tasmanian members. We will also recognise our apprentices from across both states, and the program will culminate with the President’s Gala Dinner, so it’s a very big campaign,” VACC chief executive Geoff Gwilym says.

Applications for the 2023 Automotive Industry Awards (AIA) are open now.

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“Entering the AIA is a great way to showcase member businesses and their staff’s achievements. Finalists and winners will gain recognition for their successes, which is a great way for members to promote their businesses to consumers,” Gwilym says.  

Award winners will be revealed at the 2023 President’s Gala Dinner. Hosted by Shane Jacobson, the gala will be an evening of entertainment, gourmet food and drinks, magic, music, and dancing. The next generation, VACC and TACC Automotive Apprenticeships’ award winners and graduating apprentices, will also be celebrated on the night.

Members who submit their AIA applications in December 2022 get exclusive access to premium seats at the 2023 President’s Gala Dinner. 

  • Award Categories for the 2023 Automotive Industry Awards
  • Best Small Automotive Business – Regional Victoria
  • Best Large Automotive Business – Regional Victoria
  • Best Small Automotive Business – Metropolitan Victoria
  • Best Large Automotive Business – Metropolitan Victoria
     
  • Best Small Automotive Business – Tasmania
  • Best Large Automotive Business – Tasmania
     
  • President’s Award Employer of the Year
  • President’s Award Employee of the Year

Applications for the Automotive Industry Awards close on February 10, 2023.

For more information about the awards, key dates and more, visit the AIA website: automotiveindustryawards.com.au

Robert Barry

Robert Barry has been reporting on the Australasian automotive and transport sector since June 2003. A member of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild since 2005, Robert has also previously held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on the web. He holds a Class 2 and a Class 4 heavy transport licence and knows his way around a manual transmission.

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