Well done to all the finalists and winners announced at the MTA Automotive Excellence Awards 2026. Being nominated is an achievement in itself – to walk away with the winner’s title is incredible!
We look forward to celebrating even more success stories with you and all of our MTA Apprentices, Trainees and Businesses over the coming years.
Click here to view photos from the night!
Small Automotive Business of the Year
Winner: Dulwich Hill Automotive
Medium Automotive Business of the Year
Winner: Sylvania BMW
Large Automotive Business of the Year
Winner: Penrith City Automotive
Small Automotive Business of the Year
Winner: Sampson’s Car Repairs
Medium Automotive Business of the Year
Winner: Geoff Richards Panel Beating
Large Automotive Business of the Year
Winner: Thomas Bros Toyota
Automotive Mechanical Repair Business of the Year
Winner: Bold Trailer And Caravan Repair Centre
Collision Repair Business of the Year
Winner: L & M Smash Repairs
New Vehicle Dealership of the Year
Winner: Mercedes-Benz Parramatta
MTA NSW Member Recognition Award
Winner: Lancaster Motor Group
MTA NSW President’s Award
Winner: Thomas Bros Toyota
Winner: Bridie Bennett
Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Employer: Singleton Earthmoving
Winner: Jack Berry
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
Employer: Taminda Smash Repairs
Winner: Roy Lardner Burke
Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Employer: Heavy Diesel Specialists
Winner: Roy Lardner Burke
Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Employer: Heavy Diesel Specialists
Winner: Jennifer Smyth
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Employer: John McGrath Auto Group
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