The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) is putting the call out to the Queensland automotive industry’s best and brightest, with nominations now open for the 2024 Industry Awards.
Celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and businesses from across Queensland’s automotive industry over the last 12 months, the Industry Award winners will be crowned at the 2024 MTA Queensland Industry Awards Gala on Saturday, 23 November 2024 at the W Brisbane. Hosted by Channel Seven and SEN Queensland’s Ben Davis, the Industry Awards Gala is the Queensland automotive industry’s night of nights, jam-packed with entertainment, live music, food, drinks, dancing, and a charity auction as we celebrate the outstanding contributions of those from the industry.
Following their successful launch in 2023, the Small and Large Business Awards for Excellence are back this year, with both awards to be presented to a member business that demonstrates excellence and best practice in all aspects of business.
MTA Queensland Chief Executive Rod Camm said, “It has been terrific to see so many of our members get involved and nominate for the new award categories. The quality and quantity of nominations we received last year highlight the incredible level of dedication and commitment to customer service and service excellence delivered day-in day-out by automotive businesses across Queensland, which often goes unnoticed.”
In total, five award categories are open for nominations:
- Small Business Award for Excellence – awarded to a member business that employs 15 or fewer staff and demonstrates excellence and best practice in all aspects of business.
- Large Business Award for Excellence – awarded to a member business that employs 16 or more staff and demonstrates excellence and best practice in all aspects of business.
- Community Award – awarded to an individual or member business who is a role model in their community and this is evidenced in their actions.
- Innovation Award – awarded to an individual or business that is supporting or implementing innovation in the automotive or mobility industry.
- Women in Industry Award – awarded to a female leader achieving success through their commitment to driving change in the automotive or mobility industry.
Additionally, the MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Year will also be crowned to an MTA Institute (RTO. 31529) apprentice who represents the future of the automotive industry through their commitment and dedication to learning the trade.
“Nominating for the MTA Queensland Industry Awards is a fantastic opportunity to recognise a person or business in your community for the wonderful value they bring. There is significant media attention attached to the finalists and winners, and it can bring an increased sense of trust and credibility for customers, knowing that the business has been recognised as a leader in the Queensland automotive industry,” said Camm.
Nominations for the Industry Awards will close at 4:30 pm, Friday, 28 June. For more information about the awards, and to nominate, visit mtaq.com.au/industry-awards-gala.