Royal Stamp of Approval for IMI Awards Outstanding Achievers
IMI Awards celebrated the achievements of individuals and training providers at the automotive awarding body's annual outstanding achievers event which was held at Fanshaws in Hertfordshire on Thursday 23 June 2011. The prestigious event, held in the presence of HRH Prince Michael of Kent and sponsored by Euro Car Parts, celebrates the achievements of automotive students and staff from IMI Awards approved centres.
Finalists were congratulated by HRH Prince Michael of Kent, who said in his opening address:
“I am delighted to present these awards as they provide an opportunity to showcase the hard work, dedication and true passion that exists within the automotive sector today. I would also like to offer my personal congratulations to individuals and training providers; you should all feel extremely proud of your outstanding achievements.”
Winners in the individual Outstanding Achievers categories were:
Light Vehicle
Chloe Allen
Bridgewater College / Lift West Limited (Bridgwater)
Heavy Vehicle
Ben King
Skillnet / DAF Trucks Ltd
Paint
Reece Otley
Blackpool & Fylde College
Body Repair
Matthew Quinn
Riverpark Training / Charles Hurst ARC
Motorcycle
Ben Sykes
Riverpark Training / Charles Hurst ARC
Fast Fit
Josh Beardsmore
Hull College / Jax Motorcycles
Young Student
Rebecca Wooff
Lancaster Training
Non Technical
Ewan Riddoch
Raytheon/ Vauxhall Apprenticeship Programme / Peter Vardy
Winners in the Centre of the Year 2011 categories were:
Approved Centre of the Year
S & B Automotive Academy
Specialist Centre of the Year
Motov8
Winners were presented with a glass trophy, framed certificate and prizes donated by sponsor, Euro Car Parts, by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
Bill Stimson, marketing director at Euro Car Parts, commented: "Euro Car Parts is always proud to support
IMI Awards’ Outstanding Achievers. Our congratulations go to all the participants and especially the winners. Good quality training is important in every industry, but in the fast-moving world of vehicle servicing and repair it is absolutely essential. New technologies are being introduced all the time, and each one requires a repair solution. We are famous for providing any part for any car and these talented men and women are the people who fit them. Their skill and enthusiasm is both inspirational and reassuring. This year it was particularly encouraging to see so many top-notch female vehicle technicians getting the recognition they deserve.”
Full details on the winners and finalists are available on the IMI Awards website
Photo: IMI Awards Outstanding Achievers 2011
Other photos available on request - contact Jane Allan, Marketing Communications Manager at IMI Awards
[email protected] or call 01992 519 038.
About IMI Awards:
IMI Awards Limited is the leading awarding body for the retail motor industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of national qualifications, both technical and non-technical and the only awarding body which is totally focused on the skills requirements of the automotive sector. We offer an unrivalled range of motor industry qualifications that demonstrate skills and competence, the foundation of a successful career.
IMI Awards also offers Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) assessments via our network of approved centres. If your organisation offers training, you may be interested in Quality Assured Awards (QAA). QAA is a well established initiative from IMI Awards designed to formally recognise training programmes throughout the retail motor industry.
IMI Awards Limited is a member of the IMI (the Institute of the Motor Industry) group of companies. For more information about the company and qualification offerings, please visit the website www.imiawards.org.uk