The 2022 MTA Queensland Industry Awards Gala was held on Saturday, 19th November at the Emporium Hotel, Southbank.
Hosted by Channel 7’s Ben Davis, the event was sold out, with internationally acclaimed swimming coach Dean Boxall in attendance as a special guest.
We would like to thank our event supporters Spirit Super, BUSY At Work, Capricorn, Milwaukee Tools, AADA, Supamerc, Wholesale House, and Safety Help.
An additional thank you to Mark Dodge Motoring, Emporium Hotel Southbank, Peter and Cathy Hynes, Jeeepart Recyclers, and Triple Eight Race Engineering for donating to the Youngcare Auction.
We are thrilled to have raised $12,000 for this amazing charity!
Read about the event HERE.
Congratulations to all award finalists and winner!
Community Award
Presented to an individual or member business who is a role model in their community and this is evidenced by their actions.
Finalists include: Jeeepart Recyclers | Southeast Auto Mechanical | The Garage Miami
Winner: The Garage Miami
Innovation Award
Presented to an individual or business that is supporting or implementing innovation in the automotive or mobility industry.
Finalists include: Benzina Zero | E-Motion Concepts | Sarfraz Ali Kyani
Winner: Benzina Zero
Women in Industry Award
Presented to a female leader or business achieving success by their commitment to driving change in the automotive or mobility industry.
Finalists include: Hatice Hutchin (All Car Engine Reconditioning Services) | Skid Control | Tania Melie (Frizelle Sunshine Automotive Group)
Winner: Skid Control
Apprentice of the Year
Finalists include: Mitchell Johnson | Todd Marshall | Andrew Shepherd | Britain Leotta | Emily Hodda | Grace Campbell | Jack Farraway | Timothy Louden | Nathan Faggotter | Klarah Cassar-Tan | Lucas Giacoboni | Phoenix Ah-Toon
Winner: Britain Leotta