Antonella Abbate • 7 May 2025

🏆 Apprentice of the Year Award 🏆 Dual Winners!

We are proud to announce that this year’s Certificate of Achievement for IAME Apprentice of the Year Award has been presented to Dimitri Tambourantzis from Hi-Comp Performance Engines and Tuning and Thomas Nilon from PR Technology, two outstanding recipients, in recognition of their demonstrated exemplary commitment and exceptional growth throughout their apprenticeship training period.


Due to the remarkable standard of both candidates, the decision was made to honour two apprentices—a true testament to the calibre of talent emerging in our industry.


We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Hi-Comp Performance Engines and Tuning and PR Technology for the outstanding support provided to both students throughout their apprenticeship. Your commitment to fostering talent and excellence within the automotive industry has been instrumental in their success. The skills, knowledge, and professional attitude they demonstrate has been shaped in no small part by the guidance and opportunities you have offered.

 

Congratulations to Dimitri and Thomas!

Your hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to seeing the great things you will achieve in your careers.


👏👏 Please join us in celebrating their success!

Dimitri Tambourantzis

Hi-Comp Performance Engines and Tuning

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    Dimitri Tambourantzis with Special Tools from Graeme Barrett

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    Peter Blanshard, IAME CEO, congratulating Dimitri Tambourantzis while Emile Bacha, IAME Trainer, is awarding and congratulations to Joe Di Giorgio form Hi Comp.

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    Peter Banshard, IAME CEO with Dimitri Tambourantzis and Emile Bacha, IAME Trainer, on his left.

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    Emile Bacha, IAME Trainer, presenting the IAME Apprentice of the Year Award Certificate to Dimitri Tambourantzis .

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    Dimitri Tambourantzis being congratulated by Jeff Richards, IAME President and Director.

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Thomas Nilon

PR Technology

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    Peter Blanshard, IAME CEO, with Thomas Nilon after his presentation of the IAME Apprentice of the Year Award.

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    Paul Jacobsohn and Lewis Sheffer, Management of PR Techology with Thomas Nilon holding a Letter of recogntion from the IAME. 

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    Jeff Richards, IAME President and Director congratulating Thomas Nilon for achieving the IAME Apprentice of the Year award for 2025.

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    Charlie Trouve, IAME Trainer next to Thomas Nilon on his right after Charlie presented and congratulated Thomas in achieving the IAME Apprentice of the Year 2025.

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