The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the shortlists for this year’s IMI Annual Awards.
The IMI Awards recognise and celebrate those individuals and organisations who have set the standard in terms of service, quality and dedication during the past 12 months.
Winners will be revealed at the IMI Annual Dinner at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane on 11 March.
The winner of the Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year Award, held in partnership with the Automotive 30% Club, will also be announced on the night, along with the recipients of the IMI and FMI Bursaries and the Honorary Fellowship.
Meanwhile, the winner of the prestigious Sue Brownson Award will also be unveiled, and the greatly anticipated IMI President’s Award will be presented to the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the motor industry.
CEO of the IMI Nick Connor said: “The Annual IMI Awards have long been a highlight of the automotive industry calendar. This year’s event will be particularly special for me in my new role. I look forward to personally recognising the outstanding achievements of exceptionally talented individuals who help make the automotive sector such a dynamic and inspiring industry.
“The finalists represent a diverse range of backgrounds and bring with them a wealth of experience that reflects the rapidly evolving automotive landscape. From overcoming personal challenges to exhibiting outstanding technical excellence to mentoring peers and helping deliver structured learning pathways, each of them is truly deserving of the recognition.”
IMI Annual Awards Shortlist:
Apprentice of the Year
Daisy Moore, Doncaster Audi
Marc Cockerton, Volkswagen Group
Sydney Gleeson, Halfords
Learner of the Year
Abdul Khaksar, Bridgwater and Taunton College
Hollie King, Bridgwater and Taunton College
Oleh Kuzma, North Hertfordshire College
Championing Inclusion in Automotive
Apprentice Support Hub- Emtec Nottingham College
Colin Denton, North London Garages GTA
Wayne Derbyshire, Founder and Managing Director, Teaching Educationally Creative Kids (T.E.C.K)
Contribution to the Work of the IMI
Al-Futtaim Automotive
Blackburn College
Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy
Partner of the Year
Inspiro Learning
Macclesfield College
Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy
International Partner of the Year
Autotronics Centre of Excellence, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Belron International
Kolej Komuniti Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia
