The AAAA Awards to Industry are run every two years in tandem with the Expo to promote excellence in the industry, to recognise the achievement and commitment of the industry’s people and the research & development they invest in innovative products & marketing techniques.
The Awards to Industry winners included:
• Kim Aunger Young Achiever - Timothy Davis, KT Cable Accessories
• Outstanding Service to Industry - Frank Hutchinson - Don Kyatt Group
• Hall of Fame - Peter Armstrong - IBS Auto Solutions
• Hall of Fame - Garry Dumbrell - Automotive Brands
• Gold Terry Mahoney Excellence in Marketing Under $10m annual turnover - Bainbridge Technologies
• Silver Terry Mahoney Excellence in Marketing Under $10m annual turnover - KT Cable Accessories
• Bronze Terry Mahoney Excellence in Marketing Under $10m annual turnover - IM Group
• Gold Terry Mahoney Excellence in Marketing Over $10m annual turnover - Nulon Products Australia
• Silver Terry Mahoney Excellence in Marketing Over $10m annual turnover - Monroe Australia
• Bronze Terry Mahoney Excellence in Marketing Over $10m annual turnover - Gates Australia
• Gold Excellence in Manufacturing Under $10m annual turnover - Black Widow Enterprises
• Silver Excellence in Manufacturing Under $10m annual turnover - Turbosmart
• Bronze Excellence in Manufacturing Under $10m annual turnover - IM Group
• Gold Excellence in Manufacturing Over $10m annual turnover - Monroe Australia
• Silver Excellence in Manufacturing Over $10m annual turnover - Hella Australia
• Bronze Excellence in Manufacturing Over $10m annual turnover - Nulon Products Australia
• Gold Excellence in Export - ACL Bearing Company
• Silver Excellence in Export - Turbosmart
• Bronze Excellence in Export - Fulcrum Suspensions - Superpro
New Aftermarket Product & Media Awards
Best New Aftermarket Product Awards are presented to businesses for excellence in new products and promotions and are keenly sought by exhibitors and are then used to promote their achievement in future marketing campaigns.
Both the number and calibre of entries this year was outstanding and we extend our congratulations to all the winners.
These award winners were announced at the capacity crowd AAAA Awards Breakfast on the opening day of the Expo. The winners were:
• Best New Aftermarket Product (4WD) - Ashdown-Ingram - Great Whites 4x4 Wide Angle LED Driving Light
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Accessories) - Pro Quip International - Pro Quip 'Car Can' and 'Smart Can'
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Chemical) - Additives & Lubricants - Valvoline (Australia) Pty Ltd NextGen
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Chemical) - Car Care - Trico Products Pty Ltd Nufinish - Rapidshine
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Electrical) - Hella Australia Pty Ltd - Hella Luminator LED
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Mobile Electronics) - Command Auto Group P/L -Command Digital Wireless Transmitter
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Parts) - Fulcrum Suspensions Pty Ltd - Sport Align / Lift Align Arms
• Best New Aftermarket Product (Performance) - Australian Clutch Services Pty Ltd Xtreme Clutch - Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
• Best New Servicing Product (Tools & Equipment) - Launch Tech Pty Ltd - Auto Diag
• Best New Packaging - Joint - Intertrade Global Product Imports - Mister Hitches Starter Towing Kit
• Best New Packaging - Joint - Ashdown-Ingram - Great Whites 12 LED Round Driving Lights
• Best Print Media Advertisement - Monroe Australia - Monroe Gas Magnum TDT
• Best Radio Commercial - Hella Australia Pty Ltd - Hella: Lights, Action, Win!
• Best Retail Catalogue - Penrite Oil Company - Penrite Touch Lube Guide
• Best Trade Catalogue - CoolDrive Distribution - Engine Cooling Catalogue
• Best TV Commercial - Supercheap Auto - Club Plus Launch
• Best Website - Australian Clutch Services Pty Ltd - www.xtremeoutback.com.au
• Best Stand 36sq Metres Under - Australian Clutch Services Pty Ltd
• Best Stand Over 36sq Metres - Repco
• Best Shell Scheme - Aznew Injector Services Pty Ltd
