This week's key takeaway: Bodyshop Awards and more!

Episode intro: This week we're going to give you the lowdown on one of the highlights of the year for our industry, The Paint & Panel Bodyshop Awards. Editor Sam went to visit the platinum sponsor of the awards, Compass, and spoke to CEO James Frape and Claims Manager Zara Dickie about the importance of the awards and why they have been a principle supporter for nine years.

Then we heard from Lynette Rochford from Paint & Panel, who gave us the inside track on the nomination and judging process.

In this week's episode you will learn:

• The numbers expected this year
• The new awards for this year
• How younger workers will be recognised
• The inner workings of Compass
• What happens if you are nominated for an award
• The information the judges need
• The importance of the sponsors
• How to nominate your people

Show links: ** Find James on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfrape/ ** Find Zara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zara-ann-dickie-a8b44a57/?originalSubdomain=au ** Come find us at the Collision Repair Expo at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, April 11 - April 13 ** Do you have something unique you want to share with us? Contact Paint & Panel editor Sam Street at: [email protected] ** Go to www.paintandpanel.com.au to sign up for our weekly E-newsletter ** Go to www.paintandpanel.com.au/podcast to catch up on past shows and access show notes from every episode.