SUBARU Australia has announced that Bunbury Subaru in WA has become the winner of its 2024 Retailer of the Year awards at its National Retailer of the Year celebration.

Inchcape Australia MD Blair Read, Subaru Corporation EVP Fumiaki Hayata, Bunbury Subaru DP Ryan Krikke and Subaru Australia GM Scott Lawrence

The annual awards program recognised seven national Subaru dealers who had in 2024 demonstrated outstanding customer service, commitment to the Subaru brand, and outstanding performance across their entire business operations.

The 2024 regional winners were Subaru Waitara (Sydney); Orange Subaru (Eastern); Subaru Essendon (Melbourne); Traralgon Subaru (Southern); Buckby Subaru Launceston (Tasmania); Eblen Subaru Glenelg (Central); and Bunbury Subaru (Western and national)

Bunbury Subaru in Western Australia was awarded the prestigious 2024 National Subaru Retailer of the Year award for the second time.

Bunbury Subaru, under the leadership of dealer principal Ryan Krikke, previously won the national title in 2021 and has been recognised as the Western Region Dealer of the Year for four consecutive years.

Mr Krikke said: “It’s an incredible honour to receive this recognition again. Winning the National Retailer of the Year for the second time highlights our team’s dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and embodying Subaru’s values.

Bunbury Subaru DP Ryan Krikke

“I’m immensely proud of our team and grateful for our customers’ ongoing support.”

Because of interruptions from Cyclone Alfred, the Northern and Brisbane regional awards ceremony will be held, and winners announced, in the coming weeks.

The awards were presented to the winning retailers by Subaru Corporation executive vice president Fumiaki Hayata and Inchcape Australia managing director of distribution Blair Read.

Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence said: “Congratulations to Bunbury Subaru on their outstanding achievement as our National Retailer of the Year, and to all our regional winners.

“These awards celebrate the dedication, spirit, and customer-centric approach our retailers bring to the Subaru family. We are proud to recognise their exceptional efforts and commitment.”

Winners are:
Eastern – Orange Subaru
Melbourne – Subaru Essendon
Southern – Traralgon Subaru
Tasmania – Buckby Subaru Launceston
Central – Eblen Subaru Glenelg
Western – Bunbury Subaru

Because of interruptions from Cyclone Alfred, the Northern and Brisbane regional awards will be awarded in the coming weeks.

The awards were presented to the winning retailers by Subaru Corporation executive vice president Fumiaki Hayata and Inchcape Australia managing director of distribution, Blair Read.

Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence said: “Congratulations to Bunbury Subaru on their outstanding achievement as our National Retailer of the Year, and to all our regional winners.

“These awards celebrate the dedication, spirit, and customer-centric approach our retailers bring to the Subaru family. We are proud to recognise their exceptional efforts and commitment.”