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 15-18 June as follows:

Monday, 15 June:

• Academy set-up day

Tuesday, 16 June:

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

Wednesday, 17 June:

• Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year
• Powered by Vizion–Bodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year
• Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year (group 1)
• Powered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA of the Year

Thursday, 18 June:

• Powered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year (group 2)