IMI's outstanding students are a credit to the industry
From almost 50,000 students registered on qualifications awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), 27 were short-listed as finalists for the 2007 IMI Learning and Skills Awards, held at the IMI in the presence of its Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
Seven IMI approved centres, selected from its network of 400, were also in the running for the IMI’s Approved Centre of the Year Award, complementing the six individual categories, all of which were sponsored by Lloyds TSB autolease. Each of the winners received a glass trophy, framed certificate and a cheque for £200 from HRH Prince Michael, who applauded the efforts of all winners and finalists in his address.
In the most hotly-contested of the six individual award categories, 19 year-old Daniel Lees, a technician at Stratstone Volvo in Chesterfield, scooped the title of Outstanding Technical Student (Light Vehicle), having won Volvo’s Apprentice of the Year in 2005.
Adam Liddicoat, 19, trainee sales executive at Renwicks Hyundai in Exeter, received the accolade of Outstanding Student in a non-technical discipline, having shown the highest levels of commitment, reliability and determination which should result in him completing a three year programme in only 13 months.
Mature student Ean Daniel, 28, who is Service Manager at Lookers Volvo in Ipswich, landed the title of IMI Outstanding Management Student. As well as completing the required exams and assignments for the IMI Certificate of Management with distinction at Thurrock and Basildon College, Ean assisted less experienced members of the class and demonstrated high level of self motivation throughout the course.
Hosting the awards, Alan Mackrill, director of learning and skills, IMI, said: “This year’s awards attracted a record number of over 100 nominations, showing the increasing value to the sector of recognising outstanding achievement. Each of the winners and finalists are a great credit to the retail motor industry.”
David Kershaw, Operations Director, Lloyds TSB autolease, who was one of the judges, said:
“As one of the leading fleet management specialists, Lloyds TSB autolease recognises that the way to provide excellent customer service is to develop the skills of individuals. We are delighted to support the IMI Learning and Skills Awards and the promotion of excellence in learning, skills and qualification in the motor industry.”
Recognised for its commitment to making a demonstrable difference to the sector by being a fundamental part of the industry’s Automotive Technician Accreditation scheme, now embedded within its own training culture, as well as supporting its clients in the initiative, Mondial UK was the winner of the 2007 IMI Approved Centre of the Year.
The winners of the 2007 IMI Learning and Skills Awards are:
Outstanding Technical Student (Light Vehicle) Daniel Lees, Technician, Stratstone Volvo, Chesterfield
Outstanding Technical Student (Motorcycle) Laura Hooper, Technician, Cheltenham Motorcycles
Outstanding Technical Student (Body and Paint) Dan Holmes, Body Repair Technician, Lookers Northallerton
Outstanding Student in a non-technical discipline Adam Liddicoat, Trainee Sales Executive, Renwicks Hyundai, Exeter
Outstanding Management Student
Ean Daniel MIMI, Service Manager, Lookers Volvo, Ipswich
Young Student of the Year
George Matthews, Young Apprentice, Carter & Carter
IMI Approved Centre of the Year
Mondial UK
IMI Approved Centre of the Year - Highly Commended South Devon College
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