If the Commonwealth Games held an event for ‘Excellence in trucking’, Prestige Hino, Dandenong would be top of the podium, adding more gold to their already impressive tally.
History was made as Prestige Hino was awarded Dealer of the Year for the third year in a row.
An emotional Angelo Valerio, Dealer Principal of Prestige Hino, fought back tears as he accepted the award on behalf of his team, calling them passionate, motivated and unstoppable.
The gala event, held in Sydney during April, was packed with Hino dealership personnel from across Australia, with the Prestige Hino team celebrating the record breaking achievement long into the night.
With a heavy emphasis on a culture of success and customer service, Angelo said 2017 for Prestige Hino was not about winning anything.
“We set goals and opened projects we needed to complete. 2017 was a year with massive behind the scenes work proceeding as the company evolved into the 21st century. This didn’t come without challenges, but we ticked all the boxes at the same time, leading us to make history with our third Hino Dealer of the Year,” he said.
“Personally, I can’t truly express how proud this year’s award makes me feel of my team without welling up. I have to pinch myself when I think I’m leading such a passionate, driven, focused bunch of individuals who ultimately work together to form such an unstoppable team.”
Angelo re-joined Prestige Hino as the Dealer Principal in 2015, and although all records have been broken, the dealership continues to strive for excellence in all areas, with a heavy focus on customer service.
2017 Hino Dealer of the Year Results
Metropolitan Dealer of the Year: Prestige Hino, Dandenong
Regional Dealer of the Year: West Orange Motors
Hino Financial Services Award: CMI Hino Adelaide
Customer Satisfaction Awards:
CMI Hino Adelaide (Metropolitan Class)
West Orange Motors (Regional Class)
Johnson’s Truck and Coach Service, Mildura (Rural Class)
Salesperson of the Year:
Robert Tot, WA Hino Sales & Service, Perth
Sales Excellence (Metro):
GOLD – Prestige Hino, Dandenong
SILVER – Adtrans Hino, Narellan, Mascot & Gosford
BRONZE – CMI Hino, Adelaide
Sales Excellence (Regional):
GOLD – Illawarra Hino
SILVER – Vanderfield Hino, Darwin
BRONZE – Newcastle Hino
Parts Excellence (Metro):
GOLD – Sci-Fleet Hino, Coopers Plains & Eagle Farm
SILVER – WA Hino Sales & Service, Perth
BRONZE – Adtrans Hino, Narellan, Mascot & Gosford
Parts Excellence (Regional):
GOLD – West Orange Motors
SILVER – Newcastle Hino
BRONZE – Sci-Fleet Hino, Nerang
Service Excellence (Metro):
GOLD – Sci-Fleet Hino, Coopers Plains & Eagle Farm
SILVER – Adtrans Hino, Narellan, Mascot & Gosford
BRONZE – Prestige Hino, Dandenong
Service Excellence (Regional):
GOLD – Pacific Hino, Cairns
SILVER – Sci-Fleet Hino, Nerang
BRONZE – West Orange Motors
