The 2022 win marks the high-performing team’s fifth time collecting the award, as the industry begins to bounce back after the pandemic.

Jayco Newcastle has yet again been recognised for its continued business excellence, taking out NSW Dealer of the Year at the 2022 Annual Awards of Excellence.

The leading caravan business was handed the win on November 8, 2022 at the awards coordinated by the industry’s peak industry body, the NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association (CCIA) and the Land Lease Living Industry Association. The awards recognise businesses and individuals that excel in terms of service, innovation and best practice.

Jayco Newcastle Managing Director, Damian Charleson, said the win is a reflection of the entire team at the dealership.

“Our focus is to really push for ongoing change, while adding value for our customers. I am so proud of our team and how they are each continuing to grow within our business.”

This distinction is another achievement in Jayco Newcastle’s exemplary history having taken out the award In 2015, 2016 and 2017 as well as being subsequently inducted into the Hall of Fame for this run before winning the award again in 2019

The dealership’s 2022 win follows a two-year hiatus from the awards in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CCIA NSW President Mark Lindsay said it was an honour to award the hard work and dedication shown by Jayco Newcastle and the rest of the industry.

“As our industry bounces back post-covid, businesses like Jayco Newcastle continue to make a positive contribution to our economy and we are pleased to be recognising the great achievements of our industry through these Awards of Excellence.” 

CCIA chief executive officer Lyndel Gray said the caravanning sector provided a boost for the tourism industry in particular, for which caravan and camping holidays now account for over 13 million domestic trips each year.

“The caravan and camping sector generates over $4 billion in economic activity across the state each year, directly employing close to 10,000 people and supporting the creation of a further 50,000 jobs,” she said.

“As our industry bounces back post-covid, these businesses continue to make a positive contribution to our economy and we are pleased to be recognising the great achievements of our industry through these awards.”

Jayco Newcastle is the premier dealer in the Hunter and Central Coast areas for Camper Trailers, Pop-Tops, Caravans and Motorhomes. The dealership has enjoyed an association with Australia’s RV market leader Jayco for more than 40 years and apart from offering a complete range of new and used caravans and motorhomes, Heatherbrae dealership also has a state-of-the art service and accessories centre. Spanning over 5 acres, Jayco Newcastle brings caravan and motorhome sales, servicing, parts and accessories all together in the one place.