The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) is now calling for nominations for the 2024 Industry Awards.
Celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and businesses across Queensland’s automotive industry over the last 12 months, the winners will be crowned at the 2024 MTA Queensland Industry Awards Gala on November 23, 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, with entertainment, live music, food, drinks, dancing, and a charity auction to celebrate the outstanding contributions of those from the industry.
Following their 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 practices in all aspects of business.
“It has been terrific to see 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 dedication and commitment to customer service and service excellence delivered day-in, day-out by automotive businesses across Queensland, which often goes unnoticed,” said MTA Queensland chief executive Rod Camm.
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 member who is a role model in their community, and this is evidenced in their actions.
• Innovation Award – awarded to an individual or business 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 be crowned 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. Significant media attention is attached to the finalists and winners, and it can increase customer trust and credibility, 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, June 28. For more information about the awards and to nominate, visit mtaq.com.au/industry-awards-gala.
