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2022 BODYSHOP AWARDS
FINALISTS REVEALED
THE 2022 BODYSHOP AWARDS FINALISTS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED – CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE.
The Awards have been substantially restructured this year. Instead of state winners for the best new shop awards we have selected the best candidates in the country as finalists and only one national winner has been chosen. Winners for all of the awards will be announced at a glittering presentation night in Melbourne on 11 November at the Aerial Function Centre. I say glittering because after two years of virtual events I want to see sequins, glitter, feathers and jewels regardless of gender. The night is to celebrate excellence and achievement in the industry and all are welcome – at least up to 300 people are – tickets are limited so head on over to the Paint & Panel website and click on the awards tab to secure yours.
NATIONAL BEST SHOP AWARDS FINALISTS
TOP FROM LEFT:
Greg Preston from Plastfix in judging mode. Oh golly judge Neil Powell and his lollies. Powell and Sam Street took a moment to work out why the lovely awards magnet wouldn’t stick to the sumptuous (aluminium) BMW provided by sponsors Compass. Main pic: Judges hard at work presided over by Jess Harvard of awards organisers Two De Force at the head of the table.
winners are — these will be revealed on 11 November in Melbourne.
James Frape of headline sponsor Com- pass is looking forward to our first in- person awards night since 2019. “It’s great to see the increased participation this year as the awards go from strength to strength. These awards are constantly refined to reflect changes in the industry landscape. We are really proud to be a part of this prestigious event for an in- dustry that is fully deserving of this lev- el of recognition.”
BEST SHOP NEW
• Collision 1 WA
• Gemini Rockhampton QLD • MSR Crestmead QLD
BEST SHOP BOUTIQUE
• Basha Autohaus NSW
• Essendon Panels VIC
• Fix Auto Mulgrave VIC
• Perth Autobody Repairs WA
• Sheen Panel Service Ferntree Gully VIC • Stylemaster Panels VIC
BEST SHOP LARGE
• Adams Smash Repairs NSW • B&A Motor Body Repairs VIC • Bodytech Automotive NSW
• Drive Accident Solutions QLD • J&M Smash Repairs WA
• MPSR NSW
• Sommerville Smash Repairs QLD
• The Body Repair Shop SA
• Weststar Prestige Paint and Panel VIC • Willmot Smash Repair Specialist QLD
BEST COUNTRY REPAIRER
• Burchell Panels VIC
• Complete Body Craft VIC
• Geoff Richards Panel Beating NSW • JVS Bodyworks SA
• Sampsons Car Repairs NSW
BEST CORPORATE SHOP
• Capital S.M.A.R.T Tullamarine Plus • MotorOne Autobody Acacia Ridge
BEST MULTI-SITE OPERATOR
• Fortress Collision Repair Services QLD, NSW
• Western General Bodyworks Group QLD, VIC, NSW
BEST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
• AutoXCarCare VIC, QLD, SA,WA, NSW • B&A Motor Body Repairs VIC
• Drive Accident Solutions QLD • Essendon Panels
• Perth Autobody Repairs
BEST WORKPLACE
• AMA Group • MPSR Group
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
• Drive Accident Solutions QLD • Essendon Panels VIC
• MPSR Group NSW
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
• Car Craft Group, WA
• Gemini Townsville QLD
• Hawkesbury City Smash NSW
DIGITAL EXCELLENCE
• Drive Accident Solutions QLD • MPSR Group NSW
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
• Andrew Swift, Gemini Melville WA • Bradley Harwood, Kate Presnell
Bodyworks TAS
• Jeremy Wilks, Northshore BMW
Bodyshop NSW
• Benjamin Stewart, Stylemaster Panels
SAFETY AWARD
• AMA Group • MPSR Group
YOUNG ACHIEVER
• Lachlan Boyle-Bridgens, Vehicle Body Technician, Drive Accident Solutions QLD
• Eli Taylor, Vehicle Body Technician, Gemini Townsville, QLD
• Jonathon Dwyer, Refinish Technician, Minarelli Smash Repairs, NSW
• Liam Standage, Refinish technician, MPSR Group NSW
• Jordan Damer, Vehicle Body Technician, Perth Autobody Repairs