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2025 Award Categories
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Apprentice of the Year
Apprentices represent the future of the automotive industry. At the MTA WA, training and placing the next generation of skilled workers is among our most important work. The Apprentice of the Year Award recognises one exceptional individual selected from the year’s Apprentice of the Month winners—celebrating outstanding achievement, dedication, and promise in front of Western Australia’s automotive industry leaders.
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Automotive Woman of the Year
The Automotive Woman of the Year Award aims to recognise the integral role that women play within the automotive industry. This award is presented to a woman who has provided outstanding contributions to the Western Australian automotive industry while demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skill, role model behaviours, leadership and a commitment to the advancement of women within the sector.
Small Automotive Business of the Year
Small businesses are the lifeblood that underpins the Western Australian automotive industry. The Small Automotive Business of the Year Award recognises and celebrates the enormous contributions of the smaller operators that play a pivotal role within the industry. This award is presented to a small business that has a well-rounded operating model, excels in providing automotive-related sales or services and has a positive impact within the sector.
Medium Automotive Business of the Year
Medium-sized operators represent a significant portion of the Western Australian automotive industry and we have created a space for them to be recognised for their hard work and dedication to the industry. The Medium Automotive Business of the Year Award is presented to a medium-sized business that has a well-rounded operating model, excels in providing automotive-related sales or services, is committed to staff development and has a positive impact within the sector.
Large Automotive Business of the Year
The Western Australian automotive industry has several outstanding businesses that have become iconic in the community for their history, economic contribution and excellence in performance. The Large Automotive Business of the Year Award acknowledges the role those larger businesses play within the industry as business leaders, employers and innovators. This award is presented to a larger business that has a well-rounded operating model, excels in providing automotive-related sales or services, is committed to staff development and has a positive impact within the sector.
People's Choice Award
The People's Choice Award is a special recognition that celebrates a business, within the Western Australian automotive industry, as voted by the public. This award highlights outstanding contributions to customer satisfaction, community impact, and exceptional service. It allows the wider community to have a voice in recognising those who have made a lasting, positive impression in the industry, making it a true reflection of public admiration and support.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honour that acknowledges an individual’s exceptional and sustained contributions to the automotive industry over the course of their career. This award is designed to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the sector, exhibiting leadership, innovation, and dedication that have significantly shaped the industry’s growth and development. It is a rare and distinguished accolade for those who have left an indelible mark on the automotive landscape.
Automotive Excellence Award
The business that is awarded the Automotive Excellence Award will stand at the pinnacle of the industry. As the highlight of the program, this prestigious award is presented to the overall winner out of the Small, Medium and Large Automotive Business of the Year winners to showcase, and celebrate the best of the best in the industry.
