We are thrilled to announce that our Director, Derek Brewer, has been awarded the 2024 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Award for "Excellence in Innovation and Impact." This prestigious recognition reflects Derek's unwavering commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within our community.
It also highlights our collective efforts to create an environment that uplifts everyone, regardless of their background or identity. The award underscores the importance of diverse perspectives in building a dynamic society where all individuals can contribute and thrive.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the other winners and finalists; your accomplishments are truly inspiring and deserve to be celebrated. A special thank you to my wonderful clients—you have been instrumental in this journey. Your steadfast support, joyful spirits, and optimistic outlook have made all the difference, and I am deeply grateful for your partnership. Together, we can continue to make an impact!
Our Director Derek Brewer, winner of the Excellence in Innovation Award for our Panache Special Needs Driver Training Program, along with two other winners of the 2024 Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards, Renee Heaton, winner of the Sue Salthouse Award for Championing Human Rights and Equality, with Dr Sally Clarke, the Excellence in Access and Inclusion award winner for the Netball ACT's 2024 All Abilities Netball program. Got to speak on ABC Canberra's Mornings Georgia Stynes on Monday morning.
I am thrilled to share the fantastic news that Panache Driver Training has been honored with the esteemed Corporate Vision Education and Training Award for 2024. We are incredibly proud to have been recognized as the "Best Specialist Driving School - Australia." This outstanding achievement is a testament to our unwavering dedication to providing exceptional driver training and promoting road safety. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone participating in this fantastic journey. Your support and belief in Panache's mission are deeply cherished and valued. Thank you.
https://www.corporatevision-news.com/winners/panache-driver-training-2/
We are thrilled to announce that Panache Driver Training has been honoured with
The 2024 APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Award for The Most Inclusive Specialist Driving School.
This recognition is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and excellence. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us on this incredible journey. Thank you for believing in us.
Awards Co-ordinator Kaven Cooper shared some words on the accomplishments of this year’s winners: “Hosting our Australian Enterprise Awards this year has been both captivating and motivating. I’m pleased to have had the chance to learn more about the outstanding work across Australia and I wish our awardees every bit of success for the rest of the year – and the future on the way.”
https://www.apac-insider.com/winners/panache-driver-training/
Winner of the Corporate Live Wire Global Award 2023/24.
We were thrilled to attend the ACT Chief Minister's inclusion awards night and receive a Commendation for Inclusion in Education and Training! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to inclusion and our dedication to providing the highest quality education and training possible. Congratulations to all the other winners and finalists - you are an inspiration! We're also incredibly grateful to our amazing clients, whose unwavering support, beaming smiles and positive attitudes have been invaluable in helping us achieve this recognition.
Winner of the 2024 Global Business Insight Awards for Best Specialist Driving School - ACT
□□Our director Derek Brewer has been selected as an
ACT CHIEF MINISTER'S INCLUSION AWARD
Finalist for 2022□□
The ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards provide acknowledgement of the outstanding achievement of business, organisations and individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to encourage, support and welcome people with disability in their workplace, business and community in the ACT.
Derek wants to say a massive thank you to all of our customers and supporters for making all of this possible.
We are proud to be the ‘Leading Experts in Driving Education’!
Our director Derek Brewer is honoured to have been selected as a finalist for the "Lifetime Achievement in Supporting People with Disability" Award at the
ACT CHIEF MINISTER'S INCLUSION AWARDS
Derek would like to congratulate Wendy Millar from Hartley Lifecare on winning this award and all the other winners and finalists at tonight's ceremony!
Alexandra Hudson did an outstanding job as Master of ceremonies. And, of course, Dylan Alcott OAM inspired everyone in the room to live their best life!
Derek wants to say a massive thank you to all of our customers and supporters for making all of this possible.
We are proud to be the 'Leading Experts in Driving Education!'
□□We have just found out that we are the WINNERS of the
the APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Award 2023 for The Best Specialist Driving School - Canberra □□
Awards Co-ordinator, Kaven Cooper, commented on the success of the deserving winners: “Australia is leading the way for the corporate landscape, globally, and the businesses within this programme are guiding the way for us all. With a strong focus on their values, mission, and, of course, the sustainable growth of business, each winner is making a huge difference to the way we experience services and products in their industries. Here at APAC Insider, we want to wish every winner a sincere congratulations and the best for the future to come.”
We want to say a massive thank you to all of our customers and supporters for making all of this possible.
We are proud to be the ‘Leading Experts in Driving Education’!
https://www.apac-insider.com/winners/panache-driver-training-pty-ltd/
Our director Derek Brewer was amazed and honoured to be nominated and receive the Chief Minister’s Canberra Gold award today for his work with people with special needs, helping them safely drive on Canberra’s roads.
We are so honoured to be awarded
the ADTA Sustainability Award 2020 /2021
It is so rewarding and humbling to see our work being recognized by our Peers.
Our Director Derek Brewer excepting The Indigenous Road Safety Award at the 7th Australian Road Safety Awards for The Panache Special Needs Learn to Drive Program. From Channel 7s Mark Beretta.
Indigenous Road Safety Award winner in the 7th Australian Road Safety Awards for The Panache Special Needs Learn to Drive Program.
We are so humbled and overwhelmed to win the Indigenous Road Safety Award!
For The Panache Special Needs Learn to Drive Program, at the Australian Road Award!
With Sir Jackie Stewart at the 7th Australian Road Safety Awards.
Head Instructor Derek Brewer from Panache Driver Training with Craig Lowndes V8 Super Car legend at the 6th Australian Road Safety Awards.
2020/2021 Corporate Vision Global Automotive Award for Best Specialist Driving School - ACT.
https://www.corporatevision-news.com/winners/panache-driver-training/
Head Instructor Derek Brewer from Panache Driver Training with Craig Lowndes V8 Super Car legend at the 3rd Australian Road Safety Awards.
Derek Brewer from Panache Driver Training with Russel White CEO of Australian Road Safety Foundation and Michelle Yeoh Global Road Safety Ambassador and Internationally acclaimed actress at the 2013 Australian Road Safety Awards.
Our director Derek Brewer with Mick Doohan 5 times Motorcycle world champion. At the Australian Road Safety Awards!
Our director Derek Brewer with Ryan Scott 2012 Paralympian Gold Medal Winner. Ryan's story is so inspirational.
Head Instructor Derek Brewer and Phil Ryan from Panache Driver Training with Craig Lowndes V8 Super Car legend at the 5th Australian Road Safety Awards.
Head Instructor Derek Brewer from Panache Driver Training with David Coulthard F1 legend at the 5th Australian Road Safety Awards.
3rd Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the Innovation Award.
4th Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the School Programs Award.
5th Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the School Programs Award.
5th Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the Indigenous Road Safety Award.
Award winner in the 6th Australian Road Safety Awards for the School Program Award.
6th Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the Indigenous Road Safety Award.
Indigenous Road Safety Award winner in the 7th Australian Road Safety Awards for The Panache Special Needs Learn to Drive Program.
7th Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the School Programs Award.
7th Australian Road Safety Awards Finalist for the Community Road Safety Award.
We had a great day today with Olympian Aislin Jones taking our Mini for a drive around Parliament house. For the funding extension of the keys2drive program.
Concerns the ACT has the most relaxed P-Plate rules in Australia, have prompted a review of driving laws.
Our head trainer was on the radio last night. If you didn't have a chance to listen, you missed some critical insights that could have helped you take your driving skills to the next level. But don't worry. You still have a chance to catch up by listening to the recording. You'll discover some valuable tips that can transform your driving today!
Our director was invited to address the crucial issues of tailgating and driver error on Canberra radio station 2CC in response to the alarming article in today's Canberra Times, titled "There are too many preventable car crashes on Tuggeranong Parkway."
We'd like to encourage you to listen in and share your insights on driver conduct on the Parkway.
We'd like to encourage you to listen in and share your insights on driver conduct on the Parkway.
Thriller Unleashed
Driving lessons essential services, even if you can't maintain physical distance!
Click on this pic for the Canberra Times article.
In August 2008 I decided to buy a Mini Cooper and start a part-time hobby on the weekends, Panache Driver Training was born. It did not take long after starting Panache that this was bigger than just a weekend hobby and I said goodbye to my day/night job an Interstate car transporter of 20 years and embarked on the amazing journey that has been Panache!
There have been ups and downs of course having no idea of how to run a business when I started, but there's nothing like the feeling when you bump into a past student you taught years ago and the first thing they say is, “thank you for teaching me how to drive and giving me the confidence out on the roads, oh and by the way I have not crashed once!”
Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined what's been accomplished over the past 10 years: Thousands of lifelong memories created by amazing young people while they achieve their dream of independence. Meeting and talking with my all-time heroes and discovering they share my thoughts and passion about road safety. Being nominated for the Australian Road Safety Awards, let alone being a Finalist in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th. To Win the 7th Indigenous Australian Road Safety Award for The Panache Special Needs Learn to Drive Program was such an honour and so overwhelming.
Thank you to my amazing wife and family and everyone who's helped make these 10 years possible. To those who've contributed in support, advice, ideas, spreading the word, nominating us for awards, recommending us to friends, or just stopping to chat.
Thank you.
You've got no idea how much it's appreciated.
Panache Driving Training Pty Ltd finalist in the 2013 Innovation Award!!!!!!!!!
Panache Driver Training Finalist in the Indigenous Road Safety Award!
Panache Driving Training Pty Ltd is very humbled to be a finalist In the Australian Road Safety Awards for the Second year running!
Panache Driving Training Pty Ltd finalist In the Australian Road Safety Awards for the Third year running!