BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 PANEL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
2023-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Remit Training, Wincanton Close, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NB, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the 2023 finalists in the Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Remit Panel Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2023 take place today, Tuesday 20 June, at the Remit Training – Derby Automotive Academy.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 APPRENTICE PAINT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
2023-06-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Remit Training, Wincanton Close, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NB, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the 2023 finalists in the Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Remit Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2023 take place today, Wednesday, 21 June, at the Remit Training – Derby Automotive Academy.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 PAINT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
2023-06-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Remit Training, Wincanton Close, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NB, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the 2023 finalists in the Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Remit Paint Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2023 take place today, Thursday 22 June, at the Remit Training – Derby Automotive Academy.

British Insurance Awards 2023
2023-07-05 18:00 - 23:00 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
Attracting 2,000 guests from all across the UK, the Insurance Post magazine’s BIAs are a night for the whole insurance community. 29 categories cover general insurance, SMEs, claims specialists, brokers, underwriters and companies that provide services to the UK insurance sector.

NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023
2023-09-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB, United Kingdom
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced it will host its Greener Bodyshop Awards for the UK body repair sector on 14 September 2023 at Alton Towers, Staffordshire.

Women Automotive Summit (Germany)
2023-09-20 09:00 - 19:00 | Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgarter Strasse 33, Ludwigsburg, 71638, Germany
This event, hosted by the first global community dedicated to empowering women in the automotive industry – the Women Automotive Network – offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be inspired by the collective knowledge and expertise present at the event. It’s a chance to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and successful future for women in the automotive industry.

British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2023
2023-09-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Leicester City FC, King Power Stadium, Filbert Wayy, Leicester, LE2 7FL, United Kingdom
The second British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) will take place on Friday, 22 September 2023 at Leicester City FC. The BIG Awards aim to bring widespread recognition to Britain’s independent garages by showcasing their outstanding skills, passion and innovation.
Nominations for the BIG Awards are open now by clicking here. Tickets for the awards evening are available to book at 01788 225 908.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 + 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS
2023-09-28 10:00 - 2023-09-29 01:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
The 27th edition of the Bodyshop Awards and 7th staging of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place alongside a reimagined Bodyshop Expo titled “Bodyshop of the Future”. The all-day event for the UK collision repair industry is also moving back to the Midlands and will take place on Thursday, 28 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the grounds of the National Exhibition Centre.

The Blend 2023
2023-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 | The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Community-driven garage management software provider Garage Hive unveiled its line-up of guest speakers ahead of this year’s widely anticipated industry gathering, The Blend. The one-day annual conference and networking event will return to Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on Saturday, 7 October 2023. The 2022 event was limited to 230 people, comprising leading independent garages, invited suppliers and industry press. The expectation for 2023 is to welcome more than 300 guests.

Insurance Times Awards 2023
2023-10-09 18:00 - 23:45 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Insurance Times Awards are designed to recognise the best and brightest in UK general insurance, celebrating excellence, impact and innovation across the breadth of the sector. This year’s winners will be revealed during a gala dinner at London’s Grosvenor House on 6 December.

Top Technician & Top Garage Awards 2023
2023-10-14 18:30 - 23:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton (Coventry), Paradise Way, Walsgrave on Sowe, CV2 2ST, United Kingdom
Aftermarket Online’s Top Technician & Top Garage Awards are designed to recognise the UK’s best mechanics and garages and reward their efforts.

BCF Awards 2023
2023-10-19 18:45 - 23:45 | The Grand Hotel Birmingham, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS, United Kingdom
The BCF (British Coatings Federation) Awards celebrate excellence and recognise innovation in the UK coatings industry. Tis year’s winners will be announced on 19 October 2023 at The Grand Hotel Birmingham.

ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2023
2023-11-09 18:00 - 23:30 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards will be hosted at the British Motor Museum on 9 November and will consist of a reception in the museum, dinner, and the awards themselves, followed by an after party. Entries into the 2023 awards are open until 8 September.

WorldSkills UK National Finals
2023-11-14 09:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00 | Various
The WorldSkills UK / IMI National Finals will take place 14-17 November at colleges, independent training providers, colleges and universities across Greater Manchester. The categories include Automotive Body Repair, Automotive Refinishing, and Automotive Technology. WorldSkills UK competition-based training programmes are designed by industry experts and develop participants’ technical and employability skills, including building resilience, self-confidence and communications skills. The finalists from this year’s National Finals could be invited to join the WorldSkills UK International Development Programme for the WorldSkills Competition in 2026.

AutoTech: Europe 2023 (Germany)
2023-11-15 09:00 - 2023-11-16 17:00 | Leonardo Royal Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 90, Berlin, 10249, Germany
AutoTech: Europe is an event focused on bringing decision-makers in the automotive industry together to collaborate and find new business models to stay competitive. The event will explore various topics such as software defined vehicles, consumer-focused revenue streams, connectivity, electrification, sustainability, user experience, AI, and mobility-as-a-service.

Motor Trader Industry Awards 2023
2023-11-22 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Motor Trader Industry Awards are now in their 33rd year of celebrating excellence across motor retailing. The awards have taken place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s iconic Park Lane every year since their launch and attract an audience of dealers, suppliers and service providers from the motor retail sector.

ENTRIES OPEN FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 + 30 UNDER 30
2023-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Nominations open on this date for the Bodyshop Awards 2024 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars. We will accept entries in all awards categories and the 30 Under 30 until 31 March 2024. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

IAAF Annual Conference & Awards 2023
2023-12-07 09:00 - 23:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton (Milton Keynes), Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Annual Conference takes place on 7 December at DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes. This IAAF showpiece event, themed “The Brilliance of Resilience“, features a star-studded line up of leading industry voices, including keynote speaker and former derivatives trader Nick Leeson, who is known for bankrupting Barings Bank in 1995. In the evening, the IAAF Annual Awards Dinner will be hosted by comedian and presenter Tom Allen.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 registration opens
2024-02-26 | Online Event
Registrations for the WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 open on 26 February 2024 and will close on 28 March. These competition programmes give young individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to benchmark their skills against the best young professionals across the UK – many of them from automotive sectors including mechanical, body repair and car painting.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming competition cycle:

Registration (26 February-28 March 2024): Competitors can secure their spot in the competitions.
Entry (April 2024): Starts with a remote or online testing.
National Qualifiers (April-28 June 2024): Benchmark skills locally or online.
Finalists announcement (11 July 2024).
Training and development (September -November 2024): Prepare for the National Finals.
National Finals (November 2024): Showcase skills on the national stage.
Squad UK: Eligible students can join Squad UK for a chance to compete in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

National Insurance Awards 2024
2024-03-07 18:00 - 23:30 | London Marriott Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP, United Kingdom
Celebrating excellence in the sector, the National Insurance Awards by Insurance Today aim to highlight the best in general insurance provision and management. Featuring a range of categories for companies and teams that demonstrate excellence in their field.

Fleet News Awards
2024-03-13 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The annual Fleet News Awards returns in March 2024 with new categories and new opportunities for fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to enjoy the huge benefits that go with being celebrated on stage in front of nearly 1,100 sector peers.

IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024
2024-03-13 18:30 - 23:30 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024 will be held on 13 March at the InterContinental London, Park Lane. This prestigious event offers an opportunity to celebrate with your automotive industry peers, family and friends, recognising the incredible talent, commitment and passion driving the sector forward. The evening will include special guests as well as dinner entertainment.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024 registration closes
2024-03-28 | Online Event

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 + 30 UNDER 30
2024-03-31 09:00 - 23:59 | Online Event
Nominations close on this date for the Bodyshop Awards 2024 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars. We will accept entries in all 18 awards categories and the 30 Under 30 until midnight on 31 March. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

AM Awards 2024
2024-05-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The annual AM Awards celebrate the best in the motor retailing sector.

Fix Auto UK National Conference: Momentum
2024-05-08 09:00 - 2024-05-09 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
Fix Auto UK has announced that its 2024 national conference in May will be themed “Momentum” and staged once again at The Vox venue in the grounds of the NEC, Birmingham.

Claims Excellence Awards 2024
2024-05-23 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
Recognising the most innovative and effective claims products, solutions and services, the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards are designed to celebrate organisational, individual and team achievement and the very best in customer care. This year there are 13 categories to enter.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 PANEL TECHNICIAN AND PANEL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2024-06-17 09:30 - 16:30 | Remit Training, Wincanton Close, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NB, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the 2024 finalists in the Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Remit Panel Technician and Panel Apprentice of the Year categories of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 take place on Monday, 17 June, at the Remit Training Automotive Academy in Derby. The winners will be announced live on stage during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2024 on Thursday, 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 PAINT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
2024-06-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Remit Training, Wincanton Close, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NB, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the 2024 finalists in the Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Remit Paint Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 take place on Tuesday, 18 June, at the Remit Training Automotive Academy in Derby. The winner will be announced live on stage during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2024 on Thursday, 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 APPRENTICE PAINT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
2024-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Remit Training, Wincanton Close, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NB, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the 2024 finalists in the Powered by Vizion – Bodyshop Remit Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 take place on Wednesday, 19 June, at the Remit Training Automotive Academy in Derby. The winner will be announced live on stage during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2024 on Thursday, 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC.
