Hino Australia recently held the 2025 Hino Dealer of the Year Awards in Sydney, to honour its highest performing dealers.
For the sixth time, the prestigious Metropolitan Dealer of the Year award was crowned to CMI Hino Adelaide (SA), while Newcastle Hino (NSW) claimed the Regional Dealer of the Year title for the fifth time.
Hino Australia President and CEO Richard Emery says the awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the collective efforts of the dealer network, whether it be in sales, parts, service or customer satisfaction.
“Hino Australia’s nationwide network of over 60 dealerships delivers a customer-first approach to sales and aftersales, supporting both new and existing customers,” he says.
“CMI Hino Adelaide has again demonstrated a consistently high level of performance, and this recognition reflects the team’s focus on quality, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
“Newcastle Hino’s Regional Dealer of the Year award highlights the strength of its operations, especially in the sales area, and the dedication of its team to delivering strong outcomes for their customers.”
While accepting the award on behalf of his dealership, CMI Hino Adelaide general manager Nathan Chatfield paid tribute to the strength and collaborative nature of the Hino dealer network.
“Additionally, this award, and the others we have received tonight, are testament to the strength of our CMI Adelaide Hino team – 2025 was one of the most difficult years we have faced, and we have shown how much we can achieve working together,” he says.
“I’m exceptionally proud of all of the CMI Hino Adelaide team.”
In addition to the Metropolitan Dealer of the Year title, CMI Hino Adelaide delivered a clean sweep of the Sales Excellence (Metro), Parts Excellence (Metro) and Service Excellence (Metro) awards, and was a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award for the fifth consecutive year.
Newcastle Hino Dealer Principal Sean Lynch thanked the Hino dealer network and his team.
“We’re part of an outstanding dealer network here in Australia – over the past few years, we’ve supported one another, shared ideas, and pushed each other to be better. This collaboration makes awards like this even more meaningful,” he says.
“To my team back at Newcastle Hino — this belongs to you. You don’t win Dealer of the Year without an exceptional team, and I am incredibly fortunate to lead one.
“You work hard, you work together, and you show up every day with professionalism and pride. I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved.”
Newcastle Hino further reinforced its strong performance with the Sales Excellence (Regional) award and as a recipient of the President’s Award.
Other recipients of the President’s Award for 2025 were Sci-Fleet Hino Gold Coast (QLD), Jacob Hino (Wodonga, VIC), Prestige Hino (Melbourne, VIC), and, also for an impressive fifth time, Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane (QLD).
The Customer Experience Awards were presented to CMI Hino Melbourne (Metropolitan) and Canberra Hino (Regional), recognising their commitment to delivering consistently high levels of customer service.
Christian Geadah from City Hino (NSW) was named Salesperson of the Year, acknowledging his outstanding individual performance.
The Service Excellence (Regional – Gold) award was claimed by Southside Hino, Coffs Harbour, while northeast Hino (Sunshine Coast) won the Parts Excellence (Regional) award.
The Hino Financial Services Excellence Award was awarded to Prestige Hino (VIC).
The 2025 Hino Dealer of the Year Awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism and high standards demonstrated across the Hino dealer network nationwide and was held on Saturday February 28.
2025 Hino Dealer of the Year Results
Metropolitan Dealer of the Year:
CMI Hino Adelaide, SA
Regional Dealer of the Year:
Newcastle Hino, NSW
Hino Financial Services Excellence Award:
Prestige Hino, VIC
President’s Award:
Newcastle Hino, NSW
Sci-Fleet Hino Gold Coast, QLD
Jacob Hino, Wodonga, VIC
CMI Hino Adelaide, SA
Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane, QLD
Prestige Hino, Melbourne, VIC
Customer Experience Award:
Metropolitan – CMI Hino Melbourne, VIC
Regional – Canberra Hino, ACT
Salesperson of the Year
Christian Geadah – City Hino, Sydney, NSW
Sales Excellence (Metro):
CMI Hino Adelaide, SA
Sales Excellence (Regional):
Newcastle Hino, NSW
Parts Excellence (Metro):
CMI Hino Adelaide, SA
Parts Excellence (Regional):
northeast Hino, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Service Excellence (Metro):
CMI Hino Adelaide, SA
Service Excellence (Regional):
Southside Hino, Coffs Harbour, NSW