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PAINT&PANEL MARCH / APRIL 2023
OVER 130 PEOPLE GATHERED IN SYDNEY TO CELEBRATE THE AMAZING WOMEN ESSENTIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY.
WOMEN IN COLLISION SEMINAR AND AWARDS
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Everyone gathered to cheer on the final-
ists, network, and hear the inspirational speakers. Guests enjoyed some fine food and wine before the formalities began.
First of all we heard from our platinum sponsor. George Manos, IAG’s manager of Industry Risk and Governance, talked about why sponsoring the awards are so important to IAG and about the compa- ny's commitment to diversity. Thank you to all of our sponsors who made the day possible - IAG, 3M, Sherwin Williams, Wallaby Crash Supplies, BASF, Axalta, iBodyshop and Parts Check.
SEMINAR SPEAKERS
Our keynote speaker is the epitome of brave. Hacia Atherton was harbouring hopes of representing Australia at the Olympics when she was crushed by her horse during dressage training. She was told it was unlikely that she would walk again. She had to undergo multiple sur- geries and she took us through her jour- ney to not only walking again but run- ning a half marathon. The theme of her presentation was courage and she shared her strategies to stay positive and motivated. While she was in hospital she was inspired to set up a not for prof- it - Empowered Women in Trades - to en- courage and support women to take up tools. She's our kind of lady.
Next onstage was Dr Lucy Morgan one of Australia’s top lung specialists. Paint & Panel has teamed up this year with the Lung Foundation to raise money for
HE WOMEN IN COLLISION
awards and seminar took place at the stylish Sydney city venue Beta on Friday 17
THIS PAGE: LEFT: Inspiring keynote speaker Hacia Atherton. ABOVE: Monique Hislop- Reynolds with winner Chloe Oldland both AMA Group. MAIN: Axalta and Wallaby Crash Supplies table.