Let’s celebrate the industry stars

The shortlist for this year’s IMI awards is here and it includes a few changes; as the automotive landscape shifts, there are two new categories.

The President’s Award 2023 focuses on Environmental, Sustainability and Green Innovation in Learning. And as the IMI works towards creating a more diverse workforce the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award showcases the work of those in the industry who are championing the drive towards an increasingly inclusive sector.

The energy and enthusiasm of every entrant must be applauded; showcasing them will significantly help attract people of all ages, physical abilities, ethnicity and sexual orientation to embrace our industry.

Here’s the awards shortlist…

Apprentice of the year – Sponsored by GSF Car Parts

• Coll Izatt, Fife AutoTech Ltd
• George Hinkley – Scania South Mimms
• Natalie Dickinson – Chelmsford Audi

Full Time Student of the year – Sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts

• Declan McCloughlin, Macclesfield College
• Imran Uddin, New City College
• Thomas Morris, Bridgwater and Taunton College

The President’s Award 2023: Environmental, sustainability and green innovation in learning – Sponsored by Alphera Financial Services

• The AA
• Rivus
• UK Truck & Plant Group

EDI Award – Championing Diversity in Automotive – Sponsored by Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF)

• Arnold Clark
• Jardine Motors Group
• Volkswagen Group UK

Partner of the Year Award

• Exeter College
• Technical Topics
• LKQ Euro Car Parts

Outstanding Contribution to the Automotive Industry – Sponsored by Autotech Group

• Andrew Cook, Got Boost Ltd
• Auto Trader
• Darren Smyth, Exeter College

Contribution to the Work of the IMI – Sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts

• Autotech Training
• BMW Group Academy UK
• Gareth Saldanha-Fallows, Acorn Training Ltd

Winners will be announced at the IMI Annual Dinner on 15th March 2023.

If you have any questions, please get in touch on +44 (0)1992 519025, or send an email to hello@theimi.org.uk and we’ll try out best to help.

With my very best wishes

Steve