5 March 2026 · Events
Celebrating excellence at the 2026 Hino Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Awards
A Night of Recognition at Luna Park, Sydney
The Hino Dealer of the Year Awards brings together dealerships from across Australia to celebrate excellence across the network. With more than 60 dealerships nationwide, the event highlights those who have delivered outstanding results throughout the year while continuing to provide a customer-first experience.
The evening featured an awards ceremony, team celebrations and entertainment, all set against the spectacular backdrop of Luna Park’s event space.
“Each year, the Dealer of the Year Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the collective efforts of our dealer network, particularly those that have delivered outstanding results whether it be in sales, parts, service or customer satisfaction.”
- Richard Emery, President & CEO – Hino Australia
A Proud Moment for Prestige Hino
For Prestige Hino, the evening marked an opportunity to celebrate the collective efforts of the team across our/both dealership/s.
Walking away with multiple awards, the recognition reflects the dedication, professionalism and teamwork shown across the entire business — from sales and service to parts and customer support.
These achievements are the result of consistent effort throughout the year and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for customers.
Congratulations to everyone on a job exceptionally well done in 2025. The team was honoured with the 2025 President’s Award, a prestigious recognition of outstanding performance across all areas of the business — a true reflection of the collective effort of the entire dealership. Adding to this achievement, the dealership was also named Hino Financial Services Dealer of the Year, with special recognition to Brad Nugent, Julia, Rochelle, Greg and the sales team for their strong focus on financial services across both retail and wholesale/stock control. 👏
- Kevin Purcell – Dealer Principal, Prestige Hino
2025 Awards Achieved by Presstige Hino
1. President’s Award
2. Hino Financial Services Excellence Award
3. Parts Excellence Metropolitan - Silver Award
4. Outstanding Service Retention - Metropolitan Dealer
5. Outstanding Achievement in Sales Volume – Brad Rawle
6. Outstanding Achievement in Sales Volume – Danny Timewell
Each award reflects the collective commitment of the Prestige Hino team to maintaining the highest standards across every department.
Behind the Awards: The Team
Behind every award is a team working together to deliver consistent results. From customer consultations and truck deliveries to servicing and parts support, every team member contributes to the success of the dealership and the experience provided to customers. The awards are a celebration of the people who make this possible.
The team had plenty to celebrate on the night, with achievements across multiple departments. Ross Hosking, bless him……the man got emotional … proudly accepted the Silver Parts Excellence Award, recognising the outstanding work of the Parts team.
Our Service department was also acknowledged, taking home the Outstanding Service Retention Award for maintaining a service rate greater than 1.2 — a fantastic reflection of the team’s dedication to customer care.
In Sales, Danny and Brad Rawle were both recognised for exceptional performance, each surpassing 120 units in sales volume, rounding out a strong set of results across the dealership. 👏
- Kevin Purcell – Dealer Principal, Prestige Hino
Looking Ahead
While the awards celebrate the achievements of the past year, the focus for Prestige Hino remains firmly on the future.
The dealership continues to build on its strong partnership with Hino Australia while maintaining a clear commitment to:
- Exceptional customer service
- Operational excellence
- Long-term customer relationships
- Supporting Australian transport businesses, fleet and owner/drivers
Congratulations to every member of the Prestige Hino team on an outstanding year and a well-deserved result at the 2026 Awards.
