The MTA’s 2023 Automotive Graduation and Awards Ceremony was a celebration of the automotive industry's bright future, with a remarkable turnout of over 400 attendees, marking the largest gathering in its history.

Congratulations to the exceptional Graduates and all the deserving award winners! We extend our gratitude to Blair Boyer MP, the Minister for Education, Training, and Skills in South Australia, for being our guest speaker and to MC Rebecca Morse for hosting the event. Special congratulations go to Samuel White, who received the prestigious Apprentice of the Year award for his outstanding accomplishments.

The success of the 2023 Automotive Graduation and Awards Ceremony would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. The MTA would like to express its deepest appreciation to Spirit Super, Mas National, Capricorn Society, RAA, MEGT Australia, Myenergi Australia, ADAS Solutions Australia, Axalta - Australia and New Zealand, Department for Education, South Australia, Rayton Electrical, Tatiara Truck & Trailers, Cleve Hotel Motel, PPG, and St Patrick's Technical College.

The evening concluded with a sense of pride and accomplishment, as graduates, award winners, their families, loved ones, and employers came together to celebrate their achievements. The MTA Automotive Graduation and Awards 2023 will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in the lives of these talented individuals, as they embark on promising careers in the automotive industry.

As the applause fades and the excitement settles, the MTA looks ahead with great optimism, knowing that the graduating class of 2023 has set a high standard for the future of the automotive industry in South Australia. The remarkable achievements of these apprentices serve as a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and passion.

With each passing year, the MTA Automotive Graduation and Awards Ceremony reaffirms the industry's commitment to nurturing talent, fostering growth, and celebrating excellence. It is an event that showcases the boundless potential and bright future that lies ahead for the automotive industry in South Australia.

Congratulations to the exceptional Graduates and all the deserving award winners!

- Spirit Super sponsored- Apprentice of the Year Award, Samuel White, hosted at Detrac Diesel Repairs

- Capricorn Society sponsored- Royal Park Training Centre Student of the Year Award, Steven Iosefellis, employed at JVS Bodyworks

- Tatiara Truck and Trailers sponsored- Bordertown Training Centre Student of the Year Award, Tom Fulcher, employed at Brandt Tractor

- Cleve Hotel Motel sponsored- Cleve Training Centre Student of the Year Award, Jake Cunningham, employed at Pringles Crouch

- Axalta ANZ – Australia & New Zealand sponsored- Most Outstanding First Year Apprentice Award, Jaxon Webb, hosted at Fulton Hogan

- RAA Group sponsored- Most Outstanding Second Year Apprentice Award, Amelia Larsen, employed at Evolution Crash Repairs

- Mas National sponsored- Most Outstanding Third Year Apprentice Award, Lewis Sinnott, employed at Solid Mechanical and Engineering

- PPG Industries sponsored- Bob Goldsworthy Award, James Tucker, employed at JVS Bodyworks

- St Patrick's Technical College sponsored- School-based Apprentice of the Year Award, Jakob Lawrance, hosted at Hull Mechanical

- MEGT (Australia) Ltd sponsored- VET Student of the Year Award, Alexander Brice, from FINDON HIGH SCHOOL

- SA Government, Department for Education, South Australia sponsored- VET Coordinator of the Year Award, Matthew McDonald, VET Coordinator at Waikerie High School

- ADAS Solutions Australia sponsored- Commitment to Safety Award, Mark Harding, employed at Tatiara Truck and Trailers

- myenergi APAC sponsored- Innovative Excellence Award, Joshua Will, employed at Tatiara Truck and Trailers

- Rayton Electrical sponsored - MTA SA/NT Trainer of the Year Award, Jeff Evers, MTA SA/NT Regional Trainer and Assessor

- Motor Trade Association of SA/NT sponsored- MTA SA/NT Emerging Trainer of the Year Award, Tynam Deam, MTA SA/NT Light Vehicle Trainer and Assessor

- Motor Trade Association of SA/NT sponsored- Apprentice Employer of the Year Award, North East Isuzu