This year, 39 awards were presented in a range of categories including excellence in product innovation, media, manufacturing, export, marketing, Young Achiever, Outstanding Service to Industry and inductees into the AAAA Hall of Fame.

The Awards to Industry were presented to individuals and businesses at an industry dinner addressed by Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott (pictured) and attended by almost 700 auto aftermarket industry leaders.

In a spirited speech supporting the auto aftermarket industry for its contribution to maintaining the national car fleet and to the economy, Tony Abbott congratulated the commitment and innovation demonstrated by the award winners.

The Awards to Industry included:

Gold Excellence in Export
ACL Bearing Company

Silver Excellence in Export
Turbosmart

Bronze Excellence in Export
Fulcrum Suspensions - Superpro