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AUTOMOTIVE STARS ON THE RISE The 2024 Capricorn Rising Stars finalists have been announced Capricorn Society, Australia and New Zealand’s largest automotive aftermarket Member organisation, says it is thrilled to announce the 2024 Capricorn Rising Stars Top Five Finalists, shining a spotlight on some of the most outstanding apprentices in the automotive industry. More than 360 nominations were received from Capricorn Members across Australia and New Zealand, highlighting the impressive amount of young automotive industry talent that exists. The 2024 Capricorn Rising Stars Top Five Finalists are: • Cooper Bullin — Road Runner Mechanical Services • Dylan Sneddon — Auto Response • Marko Graovac — Hagans Auto Electrical Service • Megan Toia — Badgingarra Motors • Shalako Hauraki — UltraTune Balcatta Capricorn Chief Executive Officer Automotive, Brad Gannon, emphasised the importance of apprentices for the future of the industry. “At a time when the skills shortage continues to have a real impact across the entire automotive
aftermarket, the Capricorn Rising Stars nominees’ commitment to excellence provides a major boost of confidence in the future of our industry,” Brad said. “It is more important than ever to support young apprentices on their journey. A key aspect is showing and proving to young people that they can have a bright future in the industry. “Narrowing down the field to the five most outstanding nominees was a very difficult task.” The Capricorn Rising Stars Award aims to recognise and reward outstanding technicians in the automotive aftermarket industry. Open to Capricorn Member businesses across Australia and New Zealand, this industry renowned award recognises apprentices who show initiative in the workshop, eagerness to learn and commitment to the auto industry. The judging process consisted of three separate rounds, with the final round involving industry experts. Capricorn Rising Stars Top Five Finalists and the Overall Winner will enjoy prizes supplied by this initiative’s long term dedicated sponsors Castrol, Repco and The Workshop Whisperer.
“By shining a light on high performing apprentices, the Capricorn Rising Stars Award not only recognises their achievements, but also helps to develop a pipeline of talent that will become the highly skilled technicians and business owners of tomorrow,” Brad said. Capricorn thanks its Members across Australia and New Zealand who nominated their exceptional apprentices for this prestigious and highly sought after annual accolade. For more information about the Capricorn Rising Stars Award, visit www.cap.coop/stars
BROOKE MARANGOS GOES BACK-TO-BACK IN THE 2024 SOURCR AWARDS The Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the recruitment industry Brooke Marangos has once again been named ‘Best Recruiter, Automotive – Victoria’ at the prestigious 2024 Sourcr Awards. This accolade marks her second consecutive win in this category, having first claimed the title in 2023. Brooke, the driving force behind recruitment firm Auto Talent, has not only solidified her reputation but also propelled her agency to new heights. Auto Talent – the firm Brooke founded – has also been recognised as the ‘Best Agency, Automotive – Victoria’ at this year’s awards. Auto Talent says this double triumph underscores the agency’s excellence and Booke’s leadership in the competitive automotive recruitment industry. “Winning this award for the second year in a row is an incredible honour,” Brooke said. “It validates the hard work and dedication of our team at Auto Talent. We strive to set new benchmarks in the industry, and this recognition is a testament to our commitment.”
Auto Talent says Brooke’s journey is one of a relentless pursuit of excellence and her recent award win is a testament to her expertise and dedication. Auto Talent’s win as the ‘Best Agency’ reflects Brooke’s vision to deliver innovative strategies and exceptional service delivery. The agency says it has continually demonstrated its ability to meet the evolving needs of the automotive sector, providing tailored recruitment solutions that drive success for its clients. “Our focus has always been on understanding the unique needs of each client and candidate,” Brooke said. “This personalised approach is what sets us apart and drives our success. We are proud to be recognised for our efforts and will continue to push the boundaries of excellence in automotive recruitment.” Auto Talent says Brooke’s repeated recognition as the ‘Best Recruiter’ highlights “her exceptional talent acquisition skills and profound impact on the industry; her ability to navigate
the complexities of the recruitment landscape with precision and insight has earned her the trust and respect of clients and candidates alike.” “The future is bright for Auto Talent,” Brooke said. “Our track record of delivering exceptional results for our clients and candidates motivates us to achieve even greater heights.” Brooke also mentioned that none of these achievements would have been possible without the support of her family, friends and her partner, Nathan. For more from Auto Talent, visit www.autotalent.com.au Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine August 2024
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