Congratulations to our individual award finalists. There were so many fantastic people nominated it was a difficult task for the judges to narrow down the field. The ACIA Apprentice of the Year judging takes place this week so those finalists will be announced next Monday when we will publish the entire list.
The 2026 Individual Awards finalists are:
Emerging Leader
Chayce Lamovsek, Bears Auto Group, NSW
Hayley Agnew, Sommerville Smash Repairs, QLD (Car Craft Group)
John Brett, Fix Auto Brisbane, QLD
Kyle Wilson, Sommerville Smash Repairs, QLD (Car Craft Group)
Manager of the Year
Adam Small, Sommerville Smash Repairs, QLD
Bradley Monks, Capital SMART Wingfield, SA
Dayne Peters, Fortress Collision Repair Services, QLD
Eric Chan, Tesla, VIC
Greg McPhie, Capital S.M.A.R,T, ACT
Ivan Kropic, Bears Auto Group, NSW
Joel Wilson, Adams Smash Repairs, NSW
Parts Manager of the Year
Dean Brenchley, Fortress Collision Repair Services, QLD
Kevin Bullock, Wales Bus, NSW
Kylee Johnstone, NV Panel & Paint, NSW
Leesa Fox, Gold Coast Collision, QLD (Car Craft Group)
Scott Price, Recar Brisbane, QLD
Thanks as always to our fabulous sponsors who make this recognition program possible.
