The big night for collision repair is approaching and once again the short list of finalists is a great reflection of talent and achievement across the sector.
The National Collision Repairer is proud to unveil the finalists for the highly anticipated 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards, a celebration of excellence, innovation, and dedication across the collision repair and automotive industries.
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The awards continue to shine a spotlight on the individuals and organisations shaping the future of the sector.
This year’s award lineup includes the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Woman in Automotive and the Next Generation Leader. These three outstanding awards recognise the best in the collision repair and automotive industries.
This year’s finalists have demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership, and passion.
The 2025 finalists include:
Next Generation Award
Recognising emerging talent and the next wave of industry leaders:
- Ryan Glanville – TruckParts
- Maxine Colligan – Wallaby Crash Supplies
- Ali Rezaie – Kangan Institute
- Joshua Coats – The Sheen Group
- Jack West – Bocchino Pty Ltd
- Isabella Turrisse – Schmick Scratch and Dent Assist
Women in Automotive Award
Celebrating exceptional women driving progress and innovation in the automotive space:
- Lana Pagiamtzis – Fix Auto Mulgrave
- Chantel Griezans – ADAS Solutions
- Colette Kirby – Logicar
- Siobhan McDonald – Premium Diagnostics
- Hiliary Bradbury – Australian Collision Industry Alliance
- Andrea McCarthy – McCarthy Panel Works
Lifetime Achievement Award
Finally, the big one, the Lifetime Achievement Award that has been highlighting some of the outstanding contributors to the collision repair industry for almost two decades.
This award honours industry veterans whose careers have made lasting impacts on the collision repair sector:
- Jason Trewin – I-CAR Australia
- Martin Dickinson – Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs, AMA Group
- Greg Tunks – PPG Businesses Development
- Bev Williams – Kangan University
- John Barry – Flagstaff Autobody
- Phil Munday – Formerly AMA Group
The winners will be announced at the 2025 National Collision Repairer’s Awards Gala on May 7 at The Glasshouse in Melbourne.
Set to be a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition, be sure to get your tickets now to find out the 2025 winners.
Congratulations to all finalists for their remarkable contributions!
Don’t miss out, get your tickets here.