Celebrating Strategic Partners
Award Overview
This award recognises an individual or organisation who has made a long-term, sustainable, and positive impact on the automotive sector through their hard work and leadership. Their contribution is characterised by professionalism, high integrity, and dedication. This individual or organisation has faced numerous challenges in an ever-evolving industry, but they have adapted, embraced change, and uncovered new opportunities to drive the sector forward.
Congratulations to our shortlisted finalists:
 | Autotech Group Since its inception in 2010, Autotech Group has been a dedicated partner to the IMI, addressing the automotive aftermarket's skills shortage through its brands - Autotech Recruit, Autotech Training, Autotech Academy and Autotech Connect. Autotech Group supports the IMI with sponsorships, board participation, and adherence to IMI standards. They provide both technical and non-technical IMI training for contractors, the aftermarket and wider sectors, develop bespoke training programmes, and promote lifelong learning. With a focus on people, skills and technology, Autotech Group forges international collaborations, enhances training, upskills technicians, and supports the IMI’s mission to bridge the industry’s skills gap. |
 | Morelli Morelli has been a dedicated supporter of the IMIs Skills Competitions since 2010. Their contributions include supplying materials, tools, PPE, competition venues, and logistics for Body Repair and Refinishing events. They also provide support for training, judges' shirts, and prizes. Morelli's commitment extends to securing storage for equipment and leveraging 67 years of industry contacts. Without their backing, running the IMI Skills Competitions would be extremely challenging. |
 | Toyota GB and Lexus Toyota GB and Lexus have exemplified what a true partnership should be: strategic, impactful, and collaborative. Their dedication to IMI shared mission has driven remarkable outcomes, from amplifying reach and engagement to enhancing the authenticity of ‘There’s More to Motor Campaign’ through real voice stories. Their efforts, especially in engaging senior decision-makers and enabling meaningful recruitment outcomes, have significantly advanced the campaign. Toyota GB and Lexus are not just partners; they are innovators and champions for IMI causes. |
