Event Information & Tickets
VACC and TACC are proud to host the prestigious 2026 Automotive Industry Awards. Hosted by Shane Jacobson, it will be a jam-packed evening of entertainment, gourmet food and drinks, magic, music and dancing.
The following award categories will be presented at the 2026 Automotive Industry Awards:
President’s Awards
- Employer of the Year
- Employee of the Year
- Life-time Achievement Award
VACC
- Best Small Automotive Business – Metropolitan
- Best Medium Automotive Business – Metropolitan
- Best Large Automotive Business – Metropolitan
- Best Small Automotive Business – Regional
- Best Large Automotive Business – Regional
TACC
- Best Small Automotive Business – Tasmania
- Best Large Automotive Business – Tasmania
VACC and TACC will recognise the achievements of apprenticeship graduates and present awards to outstanding apprentices from across Victoria and Tasmania as part of the annual Automotive Industry Awards. The following awards will also be presented:
- Outstanding 1st Year Apprentice
- Outstanding 2nd Year Apprentice
- Outstanding 3rd Year Apprentice
- Outstanding Trainee
- Progressive Excellence – VACC
- Progressive Excellence – TACC
- VACC Apprentice Development Award
- TACC Apprentice Development Award
- President’s Award – VACC Apprentice of the Year
- President’s Award – TACC Apprentice of the Year
We welcome all members to attend this landmark industry celebration to recognise our award winners – the best of the best in the automotive industry – and acknowledge VACC and TACC Automotive Apprenticeships award winners and graduating apprentices.
Gala Dinner
Venue: Palladium at Crown Melbourne
Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 12 midnight
Dress Code: Cocktail – Black tie optional
Price*: $250 per person $2,500 per table of 10 * Booking fees apply.
Accommodation
Make it a night to remember. Secure a night at one on Crowns Hotels. To secure the best rate and offers, book with Crown Direct.