The Institute of the Motor Business (IMI) has unveiled the shortlist for this yr’s IMI Awards, saluting the necessary function pupils, professionals and organisations have performed in showcasing the profession alternatives the sector gives.

Winners shall be introduced on the IMI’s flagship occasion on the InterContinental Resort, Park Lane, London, on March 13, together with the general winner of the Automotive 30% Membership’s Inspiring Automotive Girls’s award.

“As soon as once more, we’ve been impressed and impressed by the expertise displayed by the trainees and the dedication of the organisations nominated,” mentioned Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI. “The previous few years have seen vital change and much more vital problem in our trade. However the nominees for these awards clearly reveal the resilience and the drive which have saved the trade shifting forwards.”

He mentioned the awards play a very necessary function this yr in supporting the IMI’s marketing campaign – There’s Extra to Motor – geared toward encouraging new expertise into the trade and making a extra various workforce which is able to result in an much more resilient trade.

Broadening the expertise pool will even assist fill the rising expertise hole, bringing in new technicians with transferable expertise from earlier roles that may assist meet the rising want for professionals who’re educated to work safely on electrical autos (EVs) and people with Superior Driver Help Programs (ADAS).

Steve Nash continued: “The automotive sector is regularly growing and evolving as a way to help the quickly accelerating deployment of electrical and ADAS autos. To proceed on this trajectory can be inconceivable had been it not for the passion and dedication of all these coaching and dealing throughout our sector. We’re really impressed by this yr’s entrants and are delighted to have the ability to showcase the improbable expertise of this various and inspirational cohort.”

Awards Shortlist

Apprentice of the 12 months – Sponsored by LKQ Euro Automotive Elements

Holly Darvell – Halfords

Sameer Rashid – Maitland Motors

William Macey – Inspiro Studying & BMW Group Academy UK

Full-time Scholar of the 12 months – Sponsored by GSF Automotive Elements

Aaron Linsey – Colchester Institute

Charlie Houghton – Hughbaird School

Ronan Smith – New School Lanarkshire

The President’s Award 2024 – Sponsored by Snap-on

Ben Scholes – Head of Model, Sytner Group

Jason Emanuel – Managing Director, Sytner Group

Ronnie Wilson MBE – Chief Government, First Step Belief

EDI Award – Championing Range in Automotive – Sponsored by LKQ Euro Automotive Elements

Jardine Motors Group

Solus

Trustford

Accomplice of the 12 months – Sponsored by Autotech Group

Exeter School

Our Digital Academy

Thatcham Analysis

Excellent Contribution to the Automotive Business – Sponsored by Delphi

Alex Lindley – Storage Hive

Gavin White – Autotech Group

Messe Frankfurt

Contribution to the work of the IMI

Gus Macpherson from Dingbro Restricted

Our Digital Academy

Professional-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy