About

Now in its 30^th year, the Bodyshop Awards program showcases the best collision repair businesses in Australia. It is the only comprehensive industry awards program spanning every type of repairer from country shops to MSOs to specialist repairers who raise the bar and set industry standards.

The Bodyshop Awards program celebrates innovative, successful bodyshop owners and managers and the exceptional people within their teams. Is it your year to take home one of these prestigious awards?

Anyone from the repair industry (such as paint and equipment suppliers, insurers, customers etc) can nominate a shop for any of our award categories or you can self-nominate.

Each nomination is considered on its own merits – it doesn’t matter whether it has been nominated multiple times or just once.

You will be notified by email that you have been nominated and asked to give us more details about your business and confirm which categories you wish to be considered for. This can be accessed via the entry portal. 

Finalists will be selected by judges Sam Street and Neil Powell in the best shop category and will be announced online and in the September issue of the magazine. The finalists will be presented to a panel of industry experts who will choose the national winners and the winners of all of the best practice and individual awards from information provided by them on the awards portal.

Everyone is invited to join us at the glittering night of nights award presentation to cheer on the winners and finalists. The networking, fine food and wine, dancing and entertainment will be on offer at this event of the year on Friday 21 November at HOTA (Home of the Arts), Gold Coast.

Categories:

BEST SHOP AWARDS

Best Shop Boutique

This award recognises a small-scale repair shop that demonstrates outstanding business practices. 

Best Shop Large

This award recognises a large repair facility that demonstrates outstanding business practices.

Best New Shop

This award recognises a recently established or extensively renovated repair shop that has made significant impact through excellence and innovation. 

Best Country Repairer

This award recognises a regional repairer who provides exceptional service to its local community. 

Best multi-site operator

This award recognises an organisation that effectively manages multiple repair sites while maintaining high standards. 

Best Corporate Shop

This award recognises a corporate-owned repair shop funded by venture capital organisations, publicly listed or insurer backed. 

Best Dealer Owner Shop

This award recognises a dealership-owned repair facility that demonstrates superior collision repair services.

Specialist Repairer

This award recognises repairers specialising in specific vehicle types or advanced repair techniques. 

BEST PRACTICE AWARDS

Business Excellence

This award recognises a repair business that demonstrates outstanding management practices, operational efficiency, community initiatives and team development. 

Best Customer Experience

This award recognises a business that consistently delivers exceptional customer service.

Best Workplace

This award recognises a collision repair business that promotes a positive and supportive work environment. 

Best Workplace MSO

This award recognises a multi-site operator that promotes a positive and supportive work environment across its locations.

Community & Social Responsibility

This award recognises a business that actively engages in community initiatives and demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility. 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Bodyshop Manager of the year

This award recognises a manager who exhibits exceptional leadership and contributes to the business’s success.

Emerging Leader (Under 30)

This award recognises a young professional under 30 who exhibits exceptional leadership and contributes to their organisation’s success.  

Apprentice of the Year (Under 26)

This award recognises an apprentice under 26 who demonstrates exceptional skill development and promise in the collision repair field.

Parts Manager of the Year

This award recognises a parts manager who excels in inventory management and contributes to the overall operational success of their repair shop. 

Hall of Fame

This is not a category that can be entered.

Supplier nominations close Friday 2 May 2025.
Shop self-nominations close Friday 30 May 2025.