The MTA Queensland 2019 Industry Awards Dinner was held on Saturday the 16th of November.
A sell out event, the evening was hosted by the Channel Seven’s Ben Davis, with Craig Lowndes and Simona De Silvestro in attendance as the special guests.
A special thank you to event supporters MTAA Super, Commonwealth Bank, Core SME, Capricorn Society, Busy at Work, AADA, Supermerc and Wholesale House.
An additional thank you to I-CAR Australia, Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Cricket, MEGT, Triple Eight Race Engineering, AADA, Emporium Hotel South Bank and Prestige Holiday Homes for donating to the Youngcare Auction.
We are thrilled to have raised $16,250 for this amazing charity.
Congratulations to all finalists and winners from the evening.
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:Hertz Mt Isa | Keema Automotive Group | RHD Classic Supplies & Services
Winner: Hertz Mt Isa
Innovation Award
presented to an individual or business that is supporting or implementing innovation in the automotive or mobility industry.
Finalists include:AEIT | SmartGen | Oz DIY Electric Vehicles
Winner: Oz DIY Electric Vehicles
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:Andrea McCarthy (McCarthy Panel Works) | Rebecca Frizelle (Frizelle Sunshine Automotive Group) | Sharine Milne (RHD Classic Supplies & Services)
Winner: Rebecca Frizelle
Apprentice of the Year
Finalists include: Bailey Locker | Jett Santacaterina | Casey Steel | Dusty Austin | Kade Hutchinson | Daniel Beckham |
Karl Berlin | Reece Haslam | Jesse Weatherhead | Kimberley Wallace
Winner: Kimberley Wallace