Celebrating Industry Excellence: BM Tech Group at the 2025 VACC Automotive Industry Awards
- BMTech
- Jun 30
- 4 min read
A Night of Recognition and Pride - VACC Automotive Industry Awards
The 2025 VACC Automotive Industry Awards brought together the best of Victoria’s automotive sector for a night of celebration, recognition, and community. Held on Saturday night, this prestigious event honoured businesses and individuals whose commitment to excellence is driving our industry forward — and Auto Tech Group was proud to be right in the thick of it.
With our Malvern and Malvern East locations nominated as finalists in the Best Small Automotive Business (Metropolitan) category, and our sister brand BM Tech named a finalist for Best Medium Size Automotive Business (Metropolitan), the night was not only one of celebration, but also a testament to the years of dedication, innovation, and team spirit that power our workshops every single day.
What the VACC Awards Mean to Us
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is one of the most respected automotive industry bodies in Australia. Its annual awards night is more than just a gala; it’s a reflection of our industry’s standards, values, and collective achievements. Being named a finalist by VACC is no small feat — it requires demonstrated excellence in customer service, staff development, business systems, and community contribution.
At Auto Tech Group, we believe in doing things differently — with a strong customer focus, transparent communication, and a genuine alternative to dealership servicing. To be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses validates the path we've taken and reinforces our mission to raise the bar for independent automotive servicing in Victoria.
Honouring the Winners
This year’s competition was fierce, and we’d like to extend our sincere congratulations to the winners in our categories:
🏆 Original Engines Co. – Winner of Best Medium Size Automotive Business (Metropolitan)
🏆 Allpoint Automotive – Winner of Best Small Automotive Business (Metropolitan)
To stand among such industry leaders was both humbling and inspiring. Their success highlights the strength and innovation within Victoria’s independent workshop network, and we applaud their commitment to quality and service.
The Road to Finalist Status
Reaching finalist status at the VACC Awards doesn't happen overnight. It's the result of years of consistent hard work, ongoing staff training, adapting to the latest vehicle technologies, and never losing sight of the customer. The submission process is thorough and arduous, however we believe well worth the effort.
Auto Tech Malvern & Malvern East – Small Business Excellence
Our Malvern and Malvern East locations are proof that big impact doesn’t require a big footprint. Our small but mighty teams work closely with customers to deliver exceptional service, and the feedback speaks for itself. These workshops have grown steadily by focusing on trust, transparency, and precision workmanship. Being recognised in the Best Small Automotive Business (Metropolitan) category is a huge win for every technician, service advisor, and customer who has walked through our doors.
BM Tech – A Standout in the Medium Business Space
As part of the Auto Tech Group, BM Tech continues to set the standard in the medium-sized workshop space. Specialising in BMW, MINI, Audi, and Volkswagen, BM Tech is renowned across Melbourne for its depth of expertise, modern diagnostic capabilities, and outstanding customer service.
To be named a finalist for Best Medium Size Automotive Business (Metropolitan) is a nod to the commitment, training, and innovation that BM Tech invests in every day.
A Team-Driven Success
Attending the awards as a group, our management and frontline staff from all three locations suited up and showed up with pride. The evening was a rare and welcome opportunity to take a breath and reflect on how far we’ve come — from the early days of each workshop to now being recognised among the best in the state.
The energy in the room was electric. For many of our staff, it was their first time attending a formal industry event of this scale — a well-earned reward for their efforts on the ground. Whether it’s diagnosing a complex issue, delivering outstanding customer communication, or keeping the workshop humming smoothly, our people are the heart of the Auto Tech Group. This night was for them.
Why Recognition Matters
While awards are never the goal in themselves, they serve an important purpose. They spotlight the hard work happening in independent workshops, help raise standards across the board, and remind customers that they have real, high-quality alternatives to dealerships.
For our customers, this recognition reinforces what they already know: when you bring your vehicle to Auto Tech Group or BM Tech, you’re dealing with a team that’s committed to quality, safety, and service.
Looking Ahead
Being named finalists only fuels our desire to go further.
We’re constantly investing in:
Ongoing technician training
Customer experience improvements
Advanced diagnostic technology
Sustainability and efficiency initiatives
Community engagement through sponsorships and apprenticeships
The VACC Awards may be behind us, but our mission to provide a genuine dealership alternative — without the premium price tag — continues to drive everything we do.
Gratitude and Next Steps
We want to thank the VACC judging panel, our peers in the industry, our incredible staff, and of course our loyal customers who put their trust in us year after year. Without your continued support, we wouldn’t be here.
To our fellow finalists and all the winners — we salute you. This night reminded us that we’re part of something bigger: a growing, evolving, and thriving independent automotive industry in Victoria.
See you at the 2026 VACC Automotive Industry Awards!
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