Why Apply?

The Automotive Industry Awards are more than recognition — they’re a powerful platform to elevate your brand, celebrate your team and grow your business.

Benefits of applying:

• Be recognised as the best – Finalists and winners earn long-term credibility and respect and position your business as a leader in the industry.
• Attract new customers – Award recognition opens doors to new opportunities and media exposure.
• Build trust – Showcase your achievements and signal quality and reliability.
• Boost visibility – Reach new audiences through VACC and TACC promotional channels.
• Celebrate your team – Recognise your team’s hard work and boost morale.
• Attract and retain top talent – An award-winning workplace appeals to high-calibre employees.

Winner benefits:

• Custom design trophy and professionally framed certificate presented at the dinner
• On stage recognition at the 2026 Automotive Industry Awards
• Major newspaper promotion
• Local media releases to press outlets
• Marketing pack:
  • Digital AIA Winner logo for use in promotional material
  • Window decals
  • Promotion across VACC/TACC digital and print channels such as VACC Automotive magazine.  

Finalist benefits:

• Official framed certificate
• Local media releases to press outlets
• Marketing pack:
  • Digital AIA Finalist logo for use in promotional material
  • Window decals
• Promotion across VACC/TACC digital and print channels such as VACC Automotive magazine.