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More than 880 guests gathered at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium for the 2022 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Excellence Awards on April 7.
The guests come to celebrate excellence in the automotive aftermarket industry across a wide range of categories.
The evening also honored worthy individuals, through the Outstanding Service to Industry award, the Kim Aunger Young Achiever Award along with two new inductions into the AAAA Hall of Fame.
The evening was hosted by Paul Marinelli and featured an exclusive Repco Supercars Championship driver panel session with V8 stars David Reynolds, Tim Slade and Lee Holdsworth.
“What a way to come together and celebrate our industry, together in the one place, after a long three-year hiatus,” Australian Auto Aftermarket Association chief executive Stuart Charity says.
“I am so proud of the resilience of our industry to achieve success through unprecedented times including the pandemic and recent floods. To see so many individuals and companies awarded for their manufacturing, marketing success and industry contributions with these trophies was a sight to behold.
“I’d like to congratulate all the award winners. I’d like to particularly acknowledge our two Hall of Fame inductees, David Fraser – Group CEO of Capricorn Society, and Anthony Kittel – Managing Director of REDARC for their distinguished and successful careers in the industry. I’d also like to recognise Brendan Sorenson, who became the Kim Aunger Young Achiever award recipient and Stephen Bird, who achieved the Outstanding Service to Industry Award for his incredible career with Repco,” Charity says.
The 2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards gala dinner was presented by Platinum sponsor Burson Automotive, Gold sponsor Dayco Australia, Silver sponsor CoolDrive and Bronze sponsor ZF Aftermarket, with the support of many more important industry members.
The 2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards’ Honour roll:
2022 AAAA Hall of Fame Inductees: David Fraser, Capricorn, Anthony Kittel, REDARC
Kim Aunger Young Achiever Award: Brendan Sorenson, Steve Sorenson Mechanical
Outstanding Service to Industry Award: Stephen Bird
Best Stand 36sqm or less: LED Autolamps (Aust) Pty Ltd
Best Stand over 36 sqm: ZF Services Australia Pty Ltd
Excellence in Export Awards: Gold – Disc Brakes Australia; Silver – Turbosmart; Bronze – Australian Clutch Services
Excellence in Manufacturing Awards: Gold – Redarc Electronics; Silver – Turbosmart; Bronze – Tridon Australia
Terry Mahoney Excellence In Marketing Awards: Gold – Valvoline Australia; Silver – Fulcrum Suspensions; Bronze – Zeder Australia / Whiteline
Excellence in Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Award: mycar
Excellence in Repair & Service (Chain): Pedders Suspension & Brakes
Excellence in Repair & Service Independent Workshop: BM Tech Canterbury
2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Innovation Awards:
Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product (4WD): Cooldrive Auto Parts for the HULK 4×4 Adjustable Vehicle Door Stop
Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product (Accessories): HSP 4×4 for the Roll R Cover Series 3
Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product (Electrical): IM Group for the Hybrid Battery Remanufacturing Program
Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product (Parts): Pedders Suspension & Brakes for the LoadRyder Onboard Weight Scales
Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product (Performance): Turbosmart for the eSG50 StraightGate50 Electronic External Wastegate
Most Innovative New Servicing Product (Tools & Equipment): Autel Intelligent Technology Corporation with the MaxiSys IA900WA
Most Innovative Community Impact Program: BAPCOR New Zealand for Gumboot Friday – Scrap Battery Collection Campaign
Most Innovative Marketing Campaign: Repco Australia for ‘Bringin’ The Bathurst’
Most Innovative E-Commerce Solution: Repco Australia for the Navigator Pro – Repco Online Service Quote API
