Nominations for the 2016 Paint & Panel Awards are about to close – so what are you waiting for? Get nominating!
Each year we set out to celebrate the achievements of automotive body repairers from all across Australia.
2016 sees a new sponsor line up and a bigger, more inclusive, even better awards presentation event. As well as our two main sponsors Compass Claims and Axalta Coating Systems amd Mercedes-Benz we thank the industry associations that are supporting these important awards: Car Craft; AAAA and AARN.
The awards acknowledge a wide range of categories across the smash repair industry, from operational excellence, to rising star, to the best of country repairers and your shop could be up for the winning title this year.
Speaking of country repairers, we've had very few nominations roll in for the category and we know from our previous winners that you're a talented bunch. If you think you'd like to nominate your shop or someone you know who's doing an exceptional job outside of our major cities, here's what you need to know before you submit your entry.
Once entries are in, our judging panel will gear up to travel cross country to meet with nominees and scout for the winner in each of the following categories:
- Best boutique shop
- Best medium shop (QLD, NSW, VIC)
- Best large shop
- Best new shop
- Axalta sustainability award
- Best customer experience
- Best country repair shop
- Community Hero
- Rising Star
- Most innovative bodyshop
- Operational excellence
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Please note that that 'Best medium shop' is not applicable in SA and WA.
All winners will be flown to Sydney for the swanky awards dinner at prestigious Sydney venue which is a fantastic opportunity to meet with other dynamos in the industry. We've had great feedback from previous award winners on the event, including fantastic networking opportunities and fresh new ideas heading back to their businesses.
Entries are closing just around the corner on May 16 – we're looking forward to receiving your nominations and choosing this year's recipients.