Bodyshop Magazine

IAAF Annual Conference & Awards 2023
2023-12-07 09:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.
