Media Release
Tasmanian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
TACC House 200 New Town Rd, NEW TOWN 7008
For immediate use
October 26 2009
TACC
CASTROL MOTOR INDUSTRY AWARDS 2009
Congratulations to all the TACC Castrol Motor Industry Award winners.
The 2009 presentation ceremony, at Wrest Point, Hobart was a hugely enjoyable
occasion and a celebration of the commitment and dedication shown by those
involved with the Automotive Industry of Tasmania.
Peter Murphy, Southern Cross Nightly News weatherman, was Master of
Ceremonies, and introduced TACC Chairman, Rodney Howell and guest speaker, Dr
Giovanni Pagano, an entertaining automobile futurist. The after-dinner music was
provided by DJ Gasket.
“TACC would like to acknowledge all the nominees and Award winners. I know we
said this in 2008, but it is true: the standard of entries really does get higher every
year,” TACC General Manager, Malcolm Little, said.
“There were more than 50 Award nominations this year, plus an additional Award,
the Small Mechanical Repairer of the Year.
“The evening was an opportunity to recognise the efforts of those working in the
Automotive Industry of Tasmania, and it would not be possible without the support of
our sponsors.
“In particular, TACC would like to acknowledge the special relationship we enjoy with
Castrol Australia, our marquee sponsors. We look forward to working closely with
them over the next twelve months and to co-hosting the TACC Castrol Motor Industry
Awards next year.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our hosts, Wrest Point, all TACC
members and guests for supporting the evening and the TACC Executive Committee
and staff for organizing such an enjoyable event.
“Several people have asked how we intend to top the night. We will try and plans are
already underway for the TACC Castrol Motor Industry Awards 2010,” Mr Little said.
For more information: contact Malcolm Little, TACC Manager 0408 398 670
See below for a list of winners and sponsors at the TACC Castrol Motor Industry
Awards 2009.
TACC CASTROL MOTOR INDUSTRY AWARD 2009
SPONSORS AND WINNERS.
Category
Sponsor
Winner
Town/Suburb
Mechanical Repairer of
the Year
Castrol Australia Pty Ltd
Cooper Automotive
Moonah
Moonah
Motorcycle Dealer of the
Year
CGU Insurance
Motorworks Motorcycles
Hobart
Auto Electrician of the
Year
Century Yuasa Batteries Pty
Ltd
Specialist Auto Electrics
Hobart
Service Station of the
Year
Force Tools
Caltex Claremont
Claremont
Body Repairer of the
Year
DuPont Performance
Coatings
Bodyworks of Perth
Perth
Auto Glazier of the Year
MTAA Superannuation Fund
Precision Windscreens &
Autoglass
Launceston
After Market & Retailer of
the Year
Electrical Testing and
Compliance Service
Imparts Hobart
Hobart
Used Car Dealer of the
Year
Carsales.com.au
Formby Rd Motors
Devonport
New Car Dealer of the
Year
Carsales.com.au
Jackson VW
Hobart
Small Mechanical
Repairer of the Year
National Motor Vehicle Theft
Reduction Council
Burnie Fuel Injection
Burnie
Auto Recycler of the Year
Veolia Environmental
Services
Japanese PartsWorld
Hobart
Tyre Dealer of the Year
Commonwealth Bank
St Leonards Tyre Service
Launceston
Towing Operator of the
Year
OAMPS Insurance Brokers
Wells Towing
Hobart
Under Body Repairer of
the Year
Members Equity Bank
Pedder's Launceston
Launceston
TACC Group Scheme
Mechanical Apprentice of
the Year
Tasmanian Skills Institute
Matthew Vince
Hobart
TACC Group Scheme
Panel & Paint Apprentice
of the Year
Spectrum Car Paints
Matthew Wisby
Hobart
TACC Group Scheme
Host Employer of the
Year
JOBNET
Jackson VW
Hobart
Ends.
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