“Our dealers are the driving force behind Audi’s success. In a challenging and competitive market, they continue to set new benchmarks for excellence. Like elsewhere in the world, our market is affected by economic pressures, rising living costs and shifting consumer preferences, yet our dealers remain incredibly and impressively resilient,” says Sascha Sauer, Head of Audi South Africa.

“Our dealers are the ambassadors of our brand. Their dedication to understanding Audi customers’ unique needs allows them to deliver extraordinary service. Each award is a testament to their commitment to excellence,” he says.

• The winners:

Dealer of the Year: Audi Centre Sandton.

Dealer Group of the Year: Hatfield Motor Group.

Dealer Principal of the Year:

• Category 1 dealer: Roelf Marais, Audi Centre Sandton.
• Category 2 dealer: Quinton Richter, Audi Centre Somerset West.
• Category 3 dealer: Johannes Smit, Audi Centre Paarl.

New Vehicle Sales Manager of the Year:

• Category 1: Lateef Rasdien, Audi Centre Sandton.
• Category 2: Jacques Breytenbach, Audi Centre Somerset West.
• Category 3: Johannes Smit, Audi Centre Paarl.

Pre-owned Sales Manager of the Year:

• Category 1: Andrew Laas, Audi Centre Pinetown.
• Category 2: Thando Fani, Audi Centre Nelson Mandela Bay.

Service Manager of the Year:

• Category 1: Jacobus Engelbrecht, Audi Centre Hatfield.
• Category 2: Johannes van Schoor, Audi Centre Mbombela.
• Category 3: Shan Maharaj, Audi Centre Newcastle.

Parts Manager of the Year: Neil Koffman, Audi Centre Hatfield.

Business Manager of the Year:

• Category 1: Sonja Myburgh, Audi Centre Durban.
• Category 2: Callum Kurten, Audi Centre East London.
• Category 3: Letitia Subbon, Audi Centre Richards Bay.

New Vehicle Sales Executive of the Year:

• Category 1: Tenielle Potgieter, Audi Centre Sandton.
• Category 2: Jacques Adriaanse, Audi Centre Somerset West.
• Category 3: Suenett le Roux, Audi Centre Richards Bay.

Pre-owned Sales Executive of the Year:

• Category 1: Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Audi Centre Century City.
• Category 2: Michelle Lloyd-Austin, Audi Centre Nelson Mandela Bay.
• Category 3: Aldrich Samson, Audi Centre Paarl.

RS Model Expert of the Year: Mark Friedman, Audi Centre Sandton