Bodyshop Magazine is delighted to announce the winners of our Bodyshop Awards 2026, following the prize-giving ceremony during Bodyshop Magazine LIVE 2026 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Bodyshop Awards 2026 – technical winners
Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentices & Technicians 2026
- Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year – Cameron Vincent | iRG Repair Group | Pontypridd
- Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year – Leah Sargent | Sytner BMW | Cardiff
- Highly commended – Natalie Wade | Auto Spray | Darwen
- Panel Technician of the Year – Alexander Galinski | Solus ARC | Sheffield
- Highly commended – Luke Finch | Solus ARC | Park Royal
- Paint Technician of the Year – Anthony Temperton | Auto Spray | Darwen
Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham MET Apprentice & Advanced Technologies Technician 2026
- Apprentice MET Technician of the Year – Jamie Wilson | Solus ARC | Warrington
- Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year – George Roberts | Solus ARC | Warrington
Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA & VDA of the Year 2026
- Apprentice VDA of the Year – Eve Harrington | Solus ARC | Sheffield
- VDA of the Year – Tom Fry | Admiral Group
Bodyshop Awards 2026 – industry winners
- Bodyshop Manager of the Year – Llinos Evans | Fix Auto Wrexham
- Highly commended – Helen Lewis | Solus ARC | Warrington
- Small Bodyshop of the Year – Smartxpress | Preston
- Highly commended – Fairlight Coachworks | Peacehaven
- Medium Bodyshop of the Year – Autospray Lifton | Devon
- Large Bodyshop of the Year – Fylde Coast ARC | Blackpool
- Highly commended – XL Motors | Coventry
- Bodyshop Group of the Year – iRG Repair Group
- Technical Training Provider of the Year – Thatcham Research
- ADAS Services Provider of the Year – Repairify UK
- Bodyshop Software Provider of the Year – AutoFlow
- Highly commended – iBodyshop
- Work Provider of the Year – Vizion Network
- Highly commended – Allianz UK
- Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year – Stellantis UK
NOTE: After reviewing the submissions in Supplier of the Year, the independent jury of industry experts decided to rest this category for 2026.