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SUMMARY:Fleet News Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/fleet-news-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2025 + 30 UNDER 30
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/entries-close-for-bodyshop-awards-2025-30-under-30/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T180000
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SUMMARY:AM Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/am-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Park Plaza Westminster Bridge\, 200 Westminster Bridge Road\, London\, SE1 7UT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Management (AM Online)":MAILTO:https://www.am-online.com/contact-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T182203Z
UID:49103-1746608400-1746723600@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:EVOLVE: Fix Auto UK National Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/evolve-fix-auto-uk-national-conference-2025/
LOCATION:The Vox Conference Venue\, Resort World\, NEC\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250407T114409Z
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SUMMARY:Insurance Times' Claims Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/insurance-times-claims-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Royal Garden Hotel\, 2-24 Kensington High Street\, London\, W8 4PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250407T115155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T115155Z
UID:51324-1752084000-1752103800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:British Insurance Awards
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/british-insurance-awards-2/
LOCATION:Royal Albert Hall\, Kensington Gore\, London\, SW7 2AP
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250807T082416Z
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UID:52731-1756922400-1756942200@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Motor Transport Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/motor-transport-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
ORGANIZER;CN="Road Transport Media (part of DVV Media)":MAILTO:vic.bunby@roadtransport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250117T114334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T114334Z
UID:50040-1757700000-1757719800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:BIG Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/big-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Birmingham Metropole\, Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B40 1PP
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Independent Garage Association (IGA)":MAILTO:enquiries@rmif.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20241003T091058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T083710Z
UID:49090-1758218400-1758238200@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The National Body Repair Association’s Greener Bodyshop Awards will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena in September 2025.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-greener-bodyshop-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, Warwickshire\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Body Repair Association (NBRA)":MAILTO:bodyshops@rmif.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250109T160832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T084443Z
UID:49958-1760954400-1761094800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:BODYSHOP AWARDS & EXPO 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 29th edition of the Bodyshop Awards and 9th staging of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place together with the Bodyshop Expo on Tuesday\, 21 October 2025. We will also be holding for the very first time the new Nexuss by Primrose Bodyshop Awards Party on the night of 20 October. Both the welcome drinks party on the Monday night and the Expo the following day are FREE to all repairers who register in advance\, so please join us at our exciting new venue – the brand new and ultra-modern Masters Suite at The Belfry near Birmingham.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-expo-2025/
LOCATION:The Belfry Hotel & Resort\, Lichfield Road\, Wishaw\, Sutton Coldfield\, B76 9PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250807T091322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T091322Z
UID:52738-1763575200-1763595000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Motor Trader Industry Awards\, now in their 35th year\, celebrate excellence across motor retailing. The awards will take place on 19 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.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/motor-trader-industry-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250807T092546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T092546Z
UID:52740-1764061200-1764349200@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:IMI Skills Competition Finals 2025
DESCRIPTION:The IMI Skills Competition sets out to identify the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector. Run annually\, they are designed to raise standards\, confidence and levels of expertise in technical skills across four streams of competition: automotive body repair\, automotive refinishing\, light vehicle technology and heavy vehicle technology. They also provide a pathway for apprentices to compete as part of Team UK in the WorldSkills International competitions.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/imi-skills-competition-finals-2025/
LOCATION:Cardiff & Vale College\, City Centre Campus\, Dumballs Road\, Cardiff\, Wales\, CF10 5FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251203T115849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T124602Z
UID:54189-1764547200-1764630000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS & 30 UNDER 30 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30 opened on 1 December 2025 and will remain open for four months until midnight on 31 March 2026. Both competitions are completely free to enter and are judged by an independent panel of collision repair experts. The prize-giving ceremony for both competitions will take place during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 on 14-15 October at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-30-under-30-entries-open/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250807T093234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T093234Z
UID:52742-1764784800-1764804600@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Insurance Times Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Insurance Times Awards celebrate excellence\, impact\, and innovation across the UK general insurance industry. They recognise the outstanding achievements of professionals and companies across the sector. This year\, 32 award categories will spread across three key groups – broker\, insurer/MGA\, and general.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/insurance-times-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251106T092215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T092215Z
UID:53676-1764871200-1764891000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:IAAF Annual Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation Annual Awards Dinner will take place on 4 December in Milton Keynes. The event includes the “Pride of Aftermarket Awards”\, which recognise outstanding people\, products\, and businesses\, and will feature comedian Ed Byrne as the after-dinner entertainment. The day will also include the IAAF Conference.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/iaaf-annual-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton (Milton Keynes)\, Stadium Way West\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK1 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251219T144747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163832Z
UID:54435-1770627600-1771002000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Steer Automotive Apprentice Competition (HEATS)
DESCRIPTION:Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition heats over five days in February at EMTEC (Nottingham College) during National Apprenticeship Week. In 2026 there will be a new category for apprentice VDAs\, alongside body repair\, refinishing\, and MET. The schedule for the heats is as follows: \n\n\nBody repair: 9-10 February\nRefinishing: 10-11 February\nVDA: 11-12 February\nMET: 12-13 February\n\nThe finals will take place over two days the following week at Thatcham Research\, with a ceremony for the winners to be held at the end of the second day.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/steer-automotive-apprentice-competition-heats/
LOCATION:Emtec (Nottingham College)\, Ruddington Fields Business Park\, Nottingham\, Notts\, NG11 6JZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251219T144756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163804Z
UID:54436-1771405200-1771520400@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Steer Automotive Apprentice Competition (FINALS)
DESCRIPTION:Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition finals over two-days at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy in February. In 2026 there is a new category for apprentice VDAs\, alongside body repair\, refinishing\, and MET. There will be a ceremony for the winners at the end of the second day on 19 February. The competition heats in all four categories take place at EMTEC (Nottingham College) from 9-13 February.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/steer-automotive-apprentice-competition-finals/
LOCATION:Thatcham Research\, Colthrop Way\, Thatcham\, Berkshire\, RG19 4NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251106T104709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T113227Z
UID:53680-1772130600-1772148600@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Modern Insurance Claims Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Modern Insurance Magazine Claims Awards are “dedicated to celebrating and uniting every aspect of the claims ecosystem”. This year’s Modern Claims Awards will strive to acknowledge rising and established superstars in the world of claims\, while revelling in the talent of the insurance sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/modern-insurance-claims-awards/
LOCATION:Rum Warehouse (Titanic Hotel)\, Stanley Dock\, Regent Road\, Liverpool\, L3 0AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Modern Insurance Magazine":MAILTO:hayley@charltongrant.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251106T113159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T114755Z
UID:53685-1773252000-1773271800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of the Motor Industry Annual Dinner and Awards 2026 will take place on Wednesday\, 11 March at the London InterContinental Hotel\, Park Lane. It promises to be an exciting night of celebration of automotive excellence with some of the best and brightest working in the sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/imi-annual-dinner-and-awards-2026/
LOCATION:InterContinental London Park Lane\, One Hamilton Place\, Park Lane\, London\, W1J 7QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BSM_IMI_logo_011122.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20250807T093727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T093727Z
UID:52744-1773856800-1773876600@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Fleet News Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Fleet News Awards will return in March 2026 with new categories and new opportunities for fleets\, manufacturers and suppliers to enjoy the benefits that go with winning and being shortlisted.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/fleet-news-awards-2026/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251203T124901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T124902Z
UID:54200-1774915200-1774998000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:NOMINATIONS CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS & 30 UNDER 30 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30 will close at midnight on 31 March 2026. Both competitions are completely free to enter and are judged by an independent panel of collision repair experts. The prize-giving ceremony for both competitions will take place during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 on 14-15 October at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nominations-close-for-bodyshop-awards-30-under-30-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BSA26_nominations_NEWS.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20260228T141919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T141919Z
UID:55387-1776330000-1776358800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Great British Fleet Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Great British Fleet Event takes place in April at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes – and will showcase the latest launches\, solutions and developments for the fleet sector. Now in its seventh year\, the event continues to evolve to provide opportunities for fleet decision-makers and suppliers\, and new for 2026 is a dedicated Commercial Vehicle Zone and a Technology Hub.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/great-british-fleet-event/
LOCATION:Arena MK\, Stadium Way W\, Bletchley\, Milton Keynes\, MK1 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Fleet World Group":MAILTO:darren@fleetworldgroup.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20260108T120137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T120137Z
UID:54527-1778781600-1778801400@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:AM Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The AM Awards will celebrate achievement across the motor retail sector over the past year. From individuals driving change to high-performing teams and standout businesses\, these awards recognise outstanding contributions across the automotive retail sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/am-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Park Plaza Westminster Bridge\, 200 Westminster Bridge Road\, London\, SE1 7UT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Management (AM Online)":MAILTO:https://www.am-online.com/contact-us/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20260108T121402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T121402Z
UID:54528-1780596000-1780615800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:British Claims Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the insurance industry’s dedication to claims services. The British Claims Awards champions the claims service across insurance and celebrates the achievements and progress made by leading professionals and organisations on behalf of their clients.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/british-claims-awards/
LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel London\, 10 Godliman Street\, London\, EC4V 5AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Barker Brooks":MAILTO:accounts@barkerbrooks.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235231
CREATED:20251204T125034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T125034Z
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SUMMARY:BODYSHOP AWARDS 2026 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
DESCRIPTION: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 15-17 June. The technical categories for 2026 are: \n\nPowered by asTech–Bodyshop Thatcham Advanced Technologies Technician of the Year\nBodyshop Thatcham Panel Technician of the Year\nBodyshop Thatcham Paint Technician of the Year\nBodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year\nBodyshop Thatcham Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year\nBodyshop Thatcham Apprentice MET Technician of the Year\nBodyshop Thatcham Apprentice VDA of the Year\nPowered by IAEA–Bodyshop Thatcham VDA of the Year\n\nClick this link to nominate a candidate for these competitions or for any other category in the Bodyshop Awards 2026. Or click here to nominate an individual for our 30 Under 30.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-2026-practical-assessments/
LOCATION:Thatcham Research\, Colthrop Way\, Thatcham\, Berkshire\, RG19 4NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:BODYSHOP AWARDS 2026 JURY DAY
DESCRIPTION:Bodyshop Magazine’s independent panel of industry experts will get together in early August to decide the finalists and winners of the non-technical categories in this year’s Bodyshop Awards\, which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday\, 14-15 October 2026 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Sutton Coldfield. All the finalists will be announced in the weeks following Jury Day and the winners will be unveiled alongside Bodyshop Magazine’s 30 Under 30 during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 gala dinner on 15 October.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-2026-jury-day/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ever-popular National Body Repair Association (NBRA) Greener Bodyshop Awards will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena in early September 2026\, when they will shine a spotlight on the most environmentally conscious and forward-thinking bodyshops in the UK.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-greener-bodyshop-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, Warwickshire\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 (China)
DESCRIPTION:The WorldSkills Competition is the world’s biggest international skills competition\, bringing together young people\, industry\, education and government leaders from around the world to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Squads from various sectors will be competing\, including UK apprentice technicians in Autobody Repair\, Car Painting\, Heavy Vehicle Technology\, and Automobile Technology.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/worldskills-shanghai-2026-china/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai)\, 333 Songze Avenue Road\, Shanghai\, Qingpu District\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:BODYSHOP AWARDS & EXPO 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Bodyshop Awards 2026 and Bodyshop Mag’s 30 Under 30 will take place together with the Bodyshop Expo and KnowledgeXchange on Thursday\, 15October 2026\, and we’re returning to The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. We will also be holding the second Bodyshop Awards Welcome Party on the first evening\, Wendesday\, 14 October. Both the welcome drinks party on the Wednesday night and the Expo the following day are FREE to all repairers who register in advance\, so please join us in the ultra-modern Masters Suite at The Belfry near Birmingham in October 2026!
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-expo-2026/
LOCATION:The Belfry Hotel & Resort\, Lichfield Road\, Wishaw\, Sutton Coldfield\, B76 9PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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SUMMARY:IAAF Annual Awards & Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:The IAAF Annual Awards & Dinner 2026 will take place in early December at its new home – The Vox at Resorts World in the grounds of the NEC – marking a return to Birmingham for the first time in almost a decade and reflecting the growth and ambition of the IAAF.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/iaaf-annual-awards-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:The Vox Conference Venue\, Resort World\, NEC\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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