OUR MISSION

 

Recognise, reward and retain outstanding technicians in the automotive aftermarket industry.

 

Capricorn Rising Stars helps our Members to encourage and reward high-performing apprentices. These are apprentices who show initiative in the workshop, eagerness to learn and commitment to the auto industry. Beyond that, it will put them in the running to win a share of more than $27,000 worth of prizes* for themselves and their workshop.


By recognising the contribution of automotive apprentices and the bright careers they have ahead of them, we hope to continue to attract the best talent and keep more auto technicians working in the industry.

 

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PRIZES*

 

There is a prize pool worth over $27,000 to be won between the apprentices and their nominating workshops.

 

TOP 5 FINALIST

Apprentices:

  • $1,000 cash courtesy of Castrol
  • A $1,000 Repco voucher
  • Tickets to 2x Repco Masterclasses valued at $258

Workshops:

  • A 12-month Repco Autopedia subscription valued at $1,548
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OVERALL WINNER

Apprentices:

  • An additional $5,000 cash courtesy of Castrol
  • A Capricorn Rising Stars Trophy

Workshops:

  • The Workshop Whisperer’s Service Advisor Pro online program valued at $3,000 plus GST


*2024 Capricorn Rising Stars Terms and Conditions apply.
All prizes are in Australian dollars apart from cash prizes which will be in Australian or New Zealand Dollars depending upon the recipient’s location.

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CALENDAR

 

NOMINATIONS

Open

1 February 2024

APPLICATIONS

Close

30 April 2024

TOP 5 FINALISTS

Announcement

August 2024

WINNER

Announcement

September 2024

NOMINATION FORM

 

PREVIOUS WINNERS

 

2023 Rising Stars Chelsea Bowers - John Edwards Automotive

2023

Chelsea Bowers

John Edwards Automotive (QLD)

2022 Rising Stars Marama Thompson - Auto Shoppe Eurotech

2022

Marama Thompson

Auto Shoppe Eurotech (NZ)

2021 Rising Stars Winner Ben Brown - CWR Motorsport

2021

Ben Brown

CWR Motorsport (NZ)

2020 Rising Stars Winner Gabrielle Clift - Highfields Mechanical and Off Road

2020

Gabrielle Clift

Highfields Mechanical and Off Road (QLD)

2019 Rising Stars Winner Jeremy Drabsch - Titan Automotive

2019

Jeremy Drabsch

Titan Automotive (QLD)

2018 Rising Stars Winner Mark Smith - The Battery Terminal

2018

Mark Smith

The Battery Terminal (ACT)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

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    Who can nominate an apprentice for the 2024 Capricorn Rising Stars Apprentice of the Year Award?

    • A manager or supervisor from a Capricorn Member workshop.

     

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    Are nominations only open to Capricorn Members?

    • Yes, only Capricorn Members can nominate apprentices for the 2024 Capricorn Rising Stars Apprentice of the Year Award.

     

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    What constitutes an eligible apprentice to be nominated for the award?

    • The apprentice must be employed as an apprentice at the time of nomination by the nominating workshop and be currently undertaking tuition from a recognised automotive training institution.

     

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    Can an apprentice who was nominated previously be nominated again?

    • Yes, we encourage all Members to re-nominate those previously nominated as it’s a great way to show them that they are appreciated and valued which is essential in retaining employees. The only requirement is that they are still an apprentice at the time of nomination.

     

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    How many apprentices can be nominated for the award by the same person or workshop?

    • As many apprentices as are apprenticed to the workshop.

     

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    Can any of the prizes be exchanged for cash or prizes transferred to another individual?

    • Prizes are not transferrable for cash. Prizes cannot be transferred to other individuals.

     

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    When will the winners be announced?

    • The Overall Winner will be announced by Capricorn in September with all Top 5 Finalists announced in August.

     

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    How will the apprentice and workshop be advised if they won, made the final list or been shortlisted?

    • Winners and finalists will be contacted by phone and/or email prior to the public announcements. Shortlisted candidates will also be contacted via phone and/or email to arrange the completion of a second assessment round as part of the application process.

     

TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

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