The 2024 National Collision Repairer Lifetime Achievement Awards finalists have been announced in three categories including Women in Automotive Award, and Next Generation Leader Award.
The National Collision Repairer Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony will be held in Melbourne on April 10, on the eve of the industry’s biggest expo, the Collision Repair Expo.
The gala night hosted by football legend Dermott Brereton promises to be an evening of fun and feelin that honours the best in the collision repair industry..
The Lifetime Achievement Award is held annually to induct recipients and acknowledge individuals for their outstanding service to the collision repair industry.
Inductees have been involved for a minimum of 20 years in the collision repair industry and have a history of industry contributions beyond the scope of their local area and of their direct employment.
The nominees are…
Lifetime Achievement Award – proudly sponsored by Repairify
Ash Jardine – Bodyshop recruit & consulting
Craig Carey – Formerly AMA Group
John Walker – Walker Crash Repairs
Woman in Automotive – proudly sponsored by PPG
New to 2024, the Woman in Automotive Award seeks to honour a female professional in the industry who has been a promoter of positive change. Recipients should not only showcase their own contributions to diversity and inclusion but also exemplify the skill to inspire more women to embrace opportunities in the field.
Alison Laing – AMA Group
Chelsea Bowers – John Edwards Automotive
Emma Troy – Autotech Bunbury & ATB Towing
Jennifer Thum – Sheen Panel Service Malvern
Katherine Gray – ACM Parts (part of AMA Group)
Sam O’Donnell – Sheen Panel Service
Sarah Karavasilias – MPSR Group
Selena Sampson – Ultratune West
Next Generation Leader Award – proudly sponsored by Capricorn
The Next Generation Leader Award promotes the younger generation of auto specialists rising in the ranks. The award recognises an individual who has impressed their colleagues and counterparts with their contribution and impact to their organisation, and excellence in service.
Nominees in 2024:
Daniel Wells – Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs Hallam
John Karavasilias – MPSR Group
Nick Batey – Fix Auto Port Melbourne
Ryan Glanville – GT Truckin Bus Parts Pty Ltd Trading as Truckparts Sydney
Sam Lawson – John Edwards Automotive
Simon Thi – Fix Auto Mulgrave
Tickets
Don’t forget to buy your Awards Gala ticket! Winners will be announced at the Gala dinner event on the 10th of April at Aerial Events, Melbourne.