The assessments for the finalists in all eight technician and apprentice categories for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 will take place at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy from 15-17 June. The technical categories for 2026 are:

• Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year
• Bodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year
• Bodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year
• Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year
• Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year
• Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice MET Technician of the Year
• Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA of the Year
• Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham VDA of the Year

Click this link to nominate a candidate for these competitions or for any other category in the Bodyshop Awards 2026. Or click here to nominate an individual for our 30 Under 30.