ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars Brisbane has won the 2022 Global Whispers Dealer of the Year honours, as announced last week in a series of virtual and in-person events at the ultra-luxury marque’s annual World Dealer Awards.

In a social media post on winning the accolade, dealer principal of Brisbane BMW Group, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane and Mini Garage Brisbane, Gary Edwards said he was “so proud of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane team, Global Dealer of the year awards”.

Whispers is the marque’s exclusive members’ club, said to offer transformative experiences to an extraordinary community of like-minded individuals.

The annual awards recognise outstanding contributions to Rolls-Royce’s success during 2022 while categories reflect a range of business objectives and achievements.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia-Pacific regional director, Irene Nikkein, said the brand’s dealers ”play a pivotal role in the success of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars”.

“Their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences, their representation of the brand’s values and their provision of ownership support with local knowledge contribute to the enduring success and reputation of Rolls-Royce as the pinnacle of luxury.

“With every award, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every dealer globally who has played a significant role in this remarkable success. It is impossible to overstate the importance of our dealer partners.

“Their remarkable achievements are a testament to the unwavering commitment, exceptional service and outstanding dedication of their incredible teams. Many have gone above and beyond to deliver unparalleled experiences, ensuring that every client’s journey with Rolls-Royce is nothing short of extraordinary.

“Nearer to home, I want to congratulate our top Asia Pacific dealers who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Rolls-Royce success during the year including 2022 Global Whispers Dealer of the year: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane.

“To all the winning teams, my heartfelt appreciation for your hard work, energy, commitment and ambassadorship of the Rolls-Royce brand. Together, let’s continue to shape the future and create unforgettable experiences for our discerning clients” she said.

Speaking for the company at a global level, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars director of sales and brand, Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, said: “Our dealer partners are an integral part of our worldwide Rolls-Royce family: it is impossible to overstate the crucial role that they play in our global success.

“Their local knowledge and insights, professional expertise and hyper-personalised client engagement is central to the experience we offer our clients as a true house of luxury.

“It is with enormous pleasure that I present these awards, which recognise and celebrate our dealer partners’ outstanding achievements and invaluable contribution in 2022. My sincere thanks and congratulations to all the winners whose unstinting commitment inspires greatness in us all.”

The global awards, presented by Mr Wilhelmsmeyer, were as follows:

Global Dealer of the Year (joint winners):	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Philadelphia
Sales Dealer of the Year:	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Beijing Jinbaojie
Ownership Services Dealer of the Year:	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars AGMC
Provenance Dealer of the Year:	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tokyo
Bespoke Dealer of the Year:	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Munich
Whispers Dealer of The Year Award	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane
Social Media Award:	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Hangzhou

By Peter Barnwell