Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2024

Celebrating Northern Ireland’s exceptional motoring businesses and professionals.

What's Special About Northern Ireland's Motor Industry Awards

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The 2023 Awards Gala

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE EXCELLENCE OF NORTHERN IRELAND’S MOTOR PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESSES.

Now in it’s second year, the Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards recognises and celebrates our industry’s leading motoring businesses and professionals. With Northern Ireland having the highest new car sales (per capita) than any other UK region, we are delighted this prestigious awards event will make a triumphant return to recognise the outstanding contribution made by retailers and industry professionals.

Sponsored by Used Cars NI, the award winners will be announced at a prestigious gala black-tie event on Thursday 7 November 2024.

Award Categories22

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Apply and position your company or yourself among the best in the industry. Showcase the impact of your work while you raise your profile and acknowledge the contribution of your team.

The awards offer the opportunity to build your team, and to say thank you to your clients. Consider which of the 22 categories is most relevant to you.

Award Categories•Award Categories•Award Categories

Dealer Group

A dealer group with two or more sites.

Franchise Dealer

Celebrating Franchice Vehicle Dealers

Large Independent Dealer (more than 50 Vehicles)

Medium Independent Dealer (50 Vehicles or fewer)

Small Independent Dealer (25 vehicles or fewer)

Used Vehicle Dealer

The excellence of Used Vehicle Dealers

EV Dealer

Shining a light on Northern Ireland’s EV Dealers

Best Leasing Operation

Do you offer an outstanding leading service?

Best Customer Service

Do you rate your company’s customer service?

Best Marketing Campaign

What’s your Best Marketing Campaign?

Best Community Campaign

Recognising contribution to your local community

Best Employer Excellence

Have you set a precedent for recruitment and retention?

Dealer Principal/General Manager

The role of a dealer or general manager in achieving the goals of an automotive business

Sales Manager

Are you a highly successful Sales Manager?

After Sales Manager

Is your focus on After Sales?

Sales Team

Could you be the Sales Team of the Year?

After Sales Team

Celebrating After Sales success

Inspirational Female

Recognising the role played by an inspirational female in the local automotive industry.

Automotive Technician

Recognising Outstanding Talent

Rising Star

Finding Outstanding Young Talent

Apprentice Award

Do you know the future face of the industry?

Lifetime Achievement

Celebrating the dedication of our leading industry figures

Why Should I Enter

Entry Essentials

Celebrate Your Successes

Winning or being shortlisted for an award truly acknowledges the work that you’re doing. It shines a light on the commitment and creativity you’ve dedicated to your profession and offers a chance for outside validation and celebration.

Raise Your Company Profile

Whether it’s attracting new talent to your team or boosting your profile with potential clients, being part of a prestigious awards event will help build your brand with authenticity and substance.

Networking Opportunities

Enter Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards and open the door to countless networking opportunities. From an industry leading judging panel to an awards ceremony where you’ll be shoulder to shoulder with colleagues to admire and inspire.

Event Sponsors19

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The Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards has been made possible only with the support of our remarkable sponsors. From our lead partner Used Cars NI to our category sponsors, we are thrilled to collaborate with motoring pioneers and the brands who have helped shape the modern Northern Ireland Motor Industry landscape.

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