KGM SsangYong Apprentice of the Year Award at the Melbourne Boat Show 2024

Driving full throttle into the business end of the year at a relentless pace, just in time for our rebrand, SsangYong…………, sorry, sorry, make that, KGM Ssangyong, have once again ‘hooked’ the top spot as the official automotive and towing partner and will be ‘making a splash’ at this year’s Melbourne Boat Show for 2024.

Now in it’s 62nd year, the Melbourne Boat Show is a key event for Australia’s boating industry, for brands to showcase the latest in boating product development, technology and innovation.

The Melbourne Boat Show has everything for the boating adventurer, sailor or fishing afficiando, and it’s a free event held from Thursday 17th October to Sunday 20th October 2024 at the New Quay Promenade at Melbourne’s Docklands, in the heart of the CBD.

There’s something for everyone, with boat displays along the Docklands’ waterfront across seven marinas, stage presentations, fun kids’ marine zone, the Heritage & Wooden Boat precinct, Supertank (See what fish see), Rig Rundown, Boats on Display, Boat Test Drives in the Harbour, Tips on Boating Safety, Boating Careers & Education, Marine Seafood Cooking, Coast Guard Information, Live Music and everything, boating, fishing, boat stuff, more boat stuff and boats galore....Phew!

Be sure to make a pitstop at the KGM SsangYong exhibitors stand at the Melbourne Boat Show where you’ll be able to see, touch and experience the latest in the KGM SsangYong line-up of models in our range of 2025 vehicles. Our all-new full-sized medium SUV, the KGM SsangYong Torres Ultimate will be on display in all of its glory. Our Large 7 Seat SUV, KGM SsangYong Rexton Ultimate will be there, as will our winner of the, ‘Best Dual-Cab under $50K Drive Car of the Year 2024 – KGM SsangYong Musso’. Come and chat to the KGM SsangYong team to find out more about our vehicles, new features, safety, where you can test drive and why KGM SsangYong are the official towing partner at this year’s Melbourne Boat Show 2024. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and chat to the KGM SsangYong Australia ambassador, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee and Merv Hughes Fishing Show personality – Merv Hughes!

This year KGM SsangYong are not only supporting BIAV and the Melbourne Boat Show, we’re also sponsoring the awards event for the next generation of skilled apprentices in the boating and marine industries with the KGM SsangYong Apprentice of the Year Awards 2024.

The KGM SsangYong Apprentice of the Year 2024 is an exciting initiative to recognise and celebrate the next generation of skilled marine apprentices in Australia. Sponsored by KGM SsangYong, this award acknowledges outstanding apprentices for their hard work, technical abilities, and dedication to the boating and marine industries.

This year, the winner will receive a whopping $3,000 in prize money to spend with any BIAV member, with the runner-up taking home a respectable $1,000 in prize money to spend with any BIAV member.

Finalists will also receive exclusive prizes, ensuring that every apprentice finalist and their hard work is recognised.

The competition will culminate at the Melbourne Boat Show on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Melbourne’s Docklands. The awards ceremony will be hosted as part of the boat show’s Boating Careers Education Precinct, where finalists will be celebrated in front of industry professionals, manufacturers, peers, boat enthusiasts and show attendees.

The judging panel will score nominees on key criteria, including Skills, Commitment, Growth, and Overall Performance, with each category scored out of 10. Judges will assess candidates’ technical abilities, problem-solving, work ethic, teamwork, and contributions to the workplace, determining the standout apprentice who exemplifies excellence in the marine industry. The special award presentation will be presented at the show by KGM SsangYong ambassador Merv Hughes.

Dan Brown from the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) said,

“The apprentice of the year awards is an annual event designed to give our top apprentices in the industry recognition as well as promote employment opportunities in the marine sector.”

If you’re attending the Melbourne Boat Show, be sure to stop by and witness the celebration of our talented apprentices and the future of the marine industry in Australia.

For more information on the Melbourne Boat Show be sure you visit the Melbourne Boat Show website, there’s information about the 100+ exhibitors, how to get there, where to park, booking tickets and the events that will be held across the 4 days the show will be on, don’t forget to register your attendance at the show for your chance to WIN some amazing prizes announced during the show!

See you at the Melbourne Boat Show, Docklands, October 17th-20th, 2024