The 2023 MTA Queensland Industry Awards Gala was held on Saturday, 11th November at the W Brisbane.

Hosted by Channel 7 and SEN Queensland’s own Ben Davis, over 200 guests were in attendance, with special guest Australian Motorsport legend Craig Lowndes and Brisbane band Phat Sauce entertaining the crowd.

We would like to thank our event supporters: Spirit Super, Capricorn, Milwaukee Tools, Gates Corporation, BUSY At Work, AADA, Zembl, Brisbane Car Yard, and Safety Help.

We are thrilled to have raised $10,750 for Youngcare on the night!

Congratulations to all of our 2023 award finalists and winners!

Small Business Award for Excellence

Awarded to a member business with 15 or fewer staff who demonstrates excellence and best practice in all aspects of business.

Finalists include: Highfields Mechanical | The Garage Miami | R.H.D Classic

Winner: The Garage Miami

Large Business Award for Excellence

Awarded to a member business with 16 or more staff who demonstrates excellence and best practice in all aspects of business.

Finalists include: AMA Group | Auto Parts Group | McAully Smash Repairs | Westco Motors

Winner: AMA Group

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: Alexander Body Works | Filby’s Motors | Wheelnutz Garage

Winner: Alexander Body Works

Innovation Award

Presented to an individual or business that is supporting or implementing innovation in the automotive or mobility industry.
Finalists include: Benzina Zero | British Off Road | Sarfraz Ali Kyani
Winner: British Off Road

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: Chelsea Bowers | Hatice Hutchinson | Siobhan Macdonald
Winner: Hatice Hutchinson

Apprentice of the Year

Presented to an MTA Institute apprentice who demonstrates a dedication to learning and performs above and beyond expectations.
Finalists include: Melissa Smith | Jared Rogers | Aiden Zemit | Tye Bugeja | Liam Shakespeare | Levi Flanders | Ryan Matthews | Emma Manzelmann | Liam Watt | Dyllon Browne | Alicia Byron | Jack Lancaster
Winner: Melissa Smith

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