2011 MTA Apprentice of the Year
Michael Paaymans, Lodge Auto Centre, was named the MTA Apprentice of the Year after the competition on 1 October 2011.
Four finalists that battled it out:
Lee Spooner
Campbell’s Auto Repairs
Wanganui
Auto Engineering
Michael Paaymans
Lodge Auto Centre
Hastings
Auto Engineering
Jesse Oliver
Dale Nixon Automotive
Auckland
Auto Engineering
Jock Mugford
Faast Fit Battery
Christchurch
Auto Electrical
Weltec hosted the ‘tool off’ (practical section) and the panel interview on October 1 2011.
The Prize:
- Greg Murphy Racing/Workshop opportunity – Sandown, Melbourne
- $2000 prize money
- Study grant from MITO*
*Special conditions apply.
The Top four finalists will also receive some fantastic prizes.
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2009 winner - James O'Connor [3.6MB]
2009 winner - James O'Connor [453kB]
2010 winner - Brock Johnston [1.4MB]
2010 winner - Brock Johnston [172kB]
2011 winner - Michael Paaymans [1.1MB]
2011 winner - Michael Paaymans [2.3MB]































