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Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2025

Celebrating Northern Ireland’s exceptional motoring businesses and professionals.

Entries close Monday
28th July at 5pm

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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 third 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.

In partnership with Used Cars NI, the award winners will be announced at a prestigious gala black-tie event on Friday 14 November 2025.

Award Categories24

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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 24 categories is most relevant to you.

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Apprentice

Recognising Outstanding Talent

Rising Star

Recognising Outstanding Young Talent

Automotive Technician

Recognising Outstanding Talent

Inspirational Female

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

After Sales Team

Celebrating After Sales success

Sales Team

Could you be the Sales Team of the Year?

After Sales Manager

Is your focus on After Sales?

Sales Manager

Are you a highly successful Sales Manager?

Dealer Principal/General Manager

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

Best Employer Excellence

Have you set a precedent for recruitment and retention?

Best Community Campaign (Franchised Dealer)

Recognising contribution to your local community

Best Community Campaign (Independent Dealer)

Recognising contribution to your local community

Best Marketing Campaign (Franchised Dealer)

What’s your Best Marketing Campaign?

Best Marketing Campaign (Independent Dealer)

What’s your Best Marketing Campaign?

Best Customer Service (Franchised Dealer)

Do you rate your company’s customer service?

Best Customer Service (Independent Dealer)

Do you rate your company’s customer service?

Best Leasing Operation

The Formula helps businesses attract and retain their talent pool and stand out against their competitors by offering a range of innovative and specialist employer marketing solutions.

EV Dealer

Shining a light on Northern Ireland’s EV Dealers

Used Vehicle Dealer

The excellence of Used Vehicle Dealers

Small Independent Dealer (25 vehicles or fewer)

Celebrating automotive retail excellence

Medium Independent Dealer (50 Vehicles or fewer)

Large Independent Dealer (more than 50 Vehicles)

Franchised Dealer

Celebrating Franchice Vehicle Dealers

Dealer Group

A dealer group with two or more sites.

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 the 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 will be shoulder to shoulder with colleagues to admire and inspire.

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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.