Zone Winners – Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice of the Year (MAOTY) 2010
10 Nominations for the Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year Award (MAOTY) had been received and sent to John (Twiggy) Branch # 9250, our adjudicator, to commence the adjudication process which has been the same as in previous years and takes into consideration the following three main factors :-
- the motorcycle orientated technical telephone conversation on brakes, engines, fuel systems, transmissions, steering/suspension and electrical,
- references from the employer, and
- references from the nominees’ Registered Training Organization.
| Zone Winners |
| QLD/NT – Timothy Alder, Springwood Suzuki, Brisbane |
| NSW/ACT – Mr Alexander Denney, Ric Andrews Motorcycles, Gosford, |
| VIC/Tas – Travis Pollack, Horizon Motorcycles, Derwent Park, Hobart, |
| SA/WA – Kristopher Clark, Bikes n’ Gear, Whyalla, SA |
All contestants are to be congratulated for being chosen by their Registered Training Organizations as well as their Employers as worthy candidates of MAOTY and for their endeavor to strive for excellence in their trade.
Upon completion of the adjudication process, John recommended that the following candidates are the Zone winners:-
“These zone winners are to be congratulated for their endeavor in their trade but praise should also be acknowledged to their employers and training organizations that have persevered to produce what is called in this country, a “good hand”.” says John (Twiggy) Branch.
Each Zone winner will receive a 176 piece Sidchrome Tool Kit valued at $1,400.00, sponsored by Supercheap Auto.
We thank the Motor Traders Association Institute of Technology, the Registered Training Organizations and the Employers for their ongoing assistance to the MAOTY award and to John Branch during the adjudication process also. Our thanks go to John (Twiggy) for his experience and knowledge in this field and also to the participating candidates.
The National Winner will be announced during the Welcome Ceremony, after the grand parade at the 2011 AGM Event in Newcastle where a Honda CB400 motorcycle donated by Honda Australia Motorcycles and Power Equipment Pty Ltd will be presented as well as a 12 month Motorcycle Insurance Policy donated by QBE.
The National Committee takes this opportunity to thank our National Sponsors for supporting the MAOTY award – Supecheap Auto; Honda Aust MPE and QBE.
Our M.A.O.T.Y. winner for 2010 is stoked with his new Honda.
Peter McLoughlin, aged 31 and living in Galston NSW is employed by Bike Biz in Granville NSW. Peter is a married mature aged student who is keen on motorcycling, both trail riding and touring.
There were some very nice comments by the TAFE Sydney Institute:
"Peter participates and contributes to every exercise that he undertakes whilst at TAFE, his practical tasks are always done in a professional manner and his attention to detail and ability to diagnose problems are excellent. Peters marks also reflect his efforts as he is our highest achiever.
We’re sure Peter will enjoy his Honda CB400 which was kindly donated by Honda MPE Australia.