Car accessories retailer, Autobarn, invited over 400 of its staff, franchisees and suppliers to the Gold Coast for its Awards night, where companies and individuals involved in the brand were recognised for their efforts.

Autobarn Doncaster took out the 2010/2011 National Franchisee Award and also the State Franchisee Award for VIC/TAS/SA/NT. Other State Award Winners were Autobarn Bundaberg in QLD and Autobarn Dubbo for NSW/ACT.

Alex and Liz Theuma from Autobarn Lake Haven took out the Rookie of the Year Award, and a new Encouragement Award was presented to Autobarn Tamworth.

“Autobarn Doncaster has an amazing team and IÕd personally like to thank them all for their hard work, our loyal suppliers, and the growing success of the Autobarn system,” said Steven of Autobarn Doncaster.

“I would also like to recognise the guidance of Automotive Brands CEO Paul Dumbrell and the whole team at Automotive Brands who continue to provide valuable support to all franchisees. To be a part of the Autobarn organisation and to be awarded for all our hard work is fantastic.”

2010/2011 Autobarn award winners are as follows:

National Franchisee of the Year

Doncaster VIC

State Franchisees of the Year

VIC/TAS/SA/NT: Doncaster, VIC

NSW/ACT: Dubbo, NSW

QLD: Bundaberg

Autobarn Rookie of the Year

Lake Haven NSW

Autobarn Encouragement Award

Tamworth NSW

National Supplier of the Year

Gold: Seat Cover World

Silver: Supercharge Batteries

Bronze: Nulon Products Australia

Sales Representative of the Year

Michael Budd — Nulon Products Australia