Claims Excellence Awards 2024
2024-05-23 18:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

British Insurance Awards 2024
2024-07-03 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
The 30th anniversary edition of Insurance Post magazine’s BIA event is expected to attract nearly 2,000 guests from across the UK insurance sector and promises to be a night for the whole claims community. 29 categories cover general insurance, SMEs, claims specialists, brokers, underwriters and companies that provide services to the UK insurance sector.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 VDA OF THE YEAR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2024-07-15 09:30 - 2024-07-16 16:30 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the finalists in the Bodyshop Magazine VDA of the Year presented by the IAEA category of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 take place 15-16 July at Thatcham Research.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 JURY DAY
2024-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Eyebox Training and Conference Centre, Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6JR, United Kingdom
Bodyshop Magazine’s independent panel of industry experts meet to decide the finalists and winners of the non-technical categories in this year’s Bodyshop Awards, which takes place on Thursday, 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole within the NEC complex.

BODYSHOP AWARDS 2024 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
2024-07-25 09:30 - 2024-07-26 16:30 | Thatcham Research, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR, United Kingdom
The practical assessments for the finalists in the Powered by asTech – Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year category of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 take place 25-26 July at Thatcham Research.

NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2024
2024-09-10 18:00 - 23:30 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The National Body Repair Association’s next Greener Bodyshop Awards, which showcase the collision repair industry’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, will take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 10 September 2024.

BODYSHOP AWARDS & EXPO 2024 + 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS
2024-09-19 10:00 - 2024-09-20 01:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
The 28th edition of the Bodyshop Awards and 8th staging of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place together with the reimagined Bodyshop Expo on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The all-day event for the UK crash repair industry will return to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the grounds of the National Exhibition Centre.

BIG Awards 2024
2024-09-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
Building on the success of its 2023 British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will hold the 2024 edition on 20 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the grounds of the NEC.

IMI Skills Competition Finals 2024
2024-11-18 09:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 | Greater Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
The IMI Skills Competitions, the UK contest for WorldSkills International which aims to identify the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector globally, run annually from February to November, and are designed to raise standards, confidence and levels of expertise in technical skills across four streams of competition – automotive technology, automotive body repair, automotive refinishing, and heavy vehicle technology.

Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024
2024-11-20 19:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Motor Trader Industry Awards, now in their 34th year, are billed as the Oscars of motor retailing. The awards will take place on 20 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s iconic Park Lane, attracting an audience of dealers, suppliers and service providers from the motor retail sector.

Self-Driving Industry Awards 2024
2024-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Turner Comtemporary Gallery, Rendezvous, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HG, United Kingdom
Presented by Carsofthefuture.co.uk, the Self-Driving Industry Awards celebrate excellence in automated mobility, in the UK and internationally, from robotaxis in America to the CAVForth buses in Scotland.

ENTRIES OPEN FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2025 + 30 UNDER 30
2024-12-01 | Online Event
The nominations window officially opened on 1 December 2024 for the UK body repair sector and supply chain to submit entries for the Bodyshop Awards 2025 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars. Bodyshop Magazine will accept entries in all of its Awards categories and the 30 Under 30 competition until 31 March 2025. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

Insurance Times Awards 2024
2024-12-04 18:30 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Insurance Times Awards are the magazine’s flagship awards event and are designed to celebrate excellence, impact and innovation and recognise the cream of the crop across the breadth of UK general insurance. The event is returning to Grosvenor House on Park Lane in early December when the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced.

IAAF Conference & Awards 2024
2024-12-05 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) will be hosting its annual conference and awards dinner in early December at the DoubleTree Hilton in Milton Keynes. The conference aim to bring together expert aftermarket speakers, key figures from government and devolved administrations, and the IAAF team with open discussions and panels. It concludes with a dinner and drinks and the federation’s annual awards.

Steer Automotive Apprentice Body Repair Competition heats
2025-02-11 09:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 | Emtec (Nottingham College), Ruddington Fields Business Park, Nottingham, Notts, NG11 6JZ, United Kingdom
Steer Automotive Group will again hold its Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions for apprentices in February. The Automotive Body Repair Competition heats, running from 11-13 February, will once again be hosted by Emtec at Nottingham College and coincide with National Apprenticeship Week. Both the body repair and refinishing competition heats will culminate in the top six apprentices in each category progressing to the finals in March.

Steer Automotive Apprentice Refinishing Competition heats
2025-02-18 09:00 - 2025-02-21 17:00 | Axalta Refinish Academy, Unit 1 Quadrant Park, Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1FS, United Kingdom
Steer Automotive Group will again hold its Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions for apprentices in February. The Automotive Refinishing Competition heats, running from 18-21 February, will be hosted by Axalta at the Axalta Refinish Academy in Welwyn Garden City. Both the body repair and refinishing competition heats will culminate in the top six apprentices in each category progressing to the finals in March.

Mac Tools UK Tool Fair & Awards Evening
2025-02-27 09:00 - 2025-03-01 17:00 | Whittlebury Park, Whittlebury, Towcester, NN12 8QH, United Kingdom
The Mac Tools UK Tool Fair & Awards Evening returns for the first time since 2020 and will take place 15-16 March at the Whittlebury Park Conference Centre. The event will feature new Mac Tools product demonstrations, stands supported by key vendors in the aftermarket, and networking with Lando Norris’ McLaren F1 car.

National Insurance Awards 2025
2025-03-06 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The National Insurance Awards by Insurance Today highlight the best in general insurance provision and management and feature 31 categories for companies and teams that can demonstrate excellence in their field.

IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2025
2025-03-12 18:00 - 23:30 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
The 2025 IMI Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony has been set for 12 March. It is a night where the Institute of the Motor Industry celebrates automotive excellence and honours the businesses and individuals who make a difference. This annual event seeks to shine a light on the great work being done in the sector and the people who embody everything great about our industry.

Fleet News Awards 2025
2025-03-12 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Fleet News Awards are back with new categories and new opportunities for fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to compete for honours in the fleet sector.

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2025 + 30 UNDER 30
2025-03-31 | Online Event
The nominations window for Bodyshop Awards 2025 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars entries officially closes at midnight on 31 March 2025 after four months in which the UK body repair sector and supply chain is able to nominate a peer or colleague, a business or training provider, client or supplier into the industry’s oldest and most coveted awards programme. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

AM Awards 2025
2025-05-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The annual AM Awards are designed to reward excellence and achievement across every aspect of the motor retailing industry, from individual contributions to those teams and businesses that go above and beyond.

EVOLVE: Fix Auto UK National Conference 2025
2025-05-07 09:00 - 2025-05-08 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
The two-day 2025 Fix Auto UK National Conference, themed EVOLVE and set for early May, will once again be staged at The Vox Conference Venue within the NEC complex outside Birmingham. It will include an expo and conference speakers, plus plenty of networking opportunities.

Insurance Times' Claims Excellence Awards
2025-05-22 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
The 2025 winners of the Insurance Times’ Claims Excellence Awards will be unveiled during a gala dinner on Thursday, 22 May at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The evening offers an opportunity to host clients, celebrate hard work and network with others from across the claims sector.

British Insurance Awards
2025-07-09 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
Insurance Post’s British Insurance Awards 2025 aim to celebrate insurance excellence, while honouring the game-changers, innovators and stars who are leading the way.

Motor Transport Awards 2025
2025-09-03 18:00 - 23:30 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
The Motor Transport Awards are a benchmark for excellence among UK road transport fleet operators, truck manufacturers and other product and service providers. This year, the awards introduce three new categories: Contract Hire and Leasing Provider of the Year, Specialist Operator of the Year, and Network of the Year, alongside the more traditional CX, technology, business excellence, haulier, fleet truck and innovation categories.

BIG Awards 2025
2025-09-12 18:00 - 23:30 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PP
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that its British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards 2025 will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, on Friday, 12 September. Building on the success of previous years, the BIG Awards have become one of the premier events that recognise and celebrate excellence within the independent garage sector. 15 categories are available this year.
