The IMI announces shortlist for Annual Awards
Winners announced at IMI Annual Dinner - 12th March 2025
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the shortlist for its Annual Awards, with winners to be announced at the IMI Annual Dinner held at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane on 12th March 2025.
This highly anticipated industry event celebrates excellence and honours the talented individuals and influential organisations shaping the future of the automotive sector.
Nominations were received for individuals and organisations from across the industry, recognising their dedication and ambition to further their careers and businesses. At a time when the sector is facing significant skills gaps and recruitment challenges, the judges were impressed by the breadth of talent, with nominees coming from a wide range of backgrounds and with a variety of experience relevant to the evolving automotive landscape.
The Shortlist
Apprentice of the Year
Adam Culverhouse, Sytner
Becky Pearce, BMW
Harriette Drysdale, Vertu BMW & MINI Teesside
Learner of the Year
Corey Spence, Grŵp Colegau
Jacob Fish, Bridgwater and Taunton College
Matthew Flanders, New College Lanarkshire
EDI Award
Mission Motorsport
Solus
Volkswagen Group UK
Partner of the Year
Autotech Group
Morelli
Toyota GB and Lexus
Contribution to the Work of the IMI
Carolyn Bundey, Senior Manager Strategic Projects, the Academy, Toyota (GB)
Nigel Morgan, Managing Consultant, AAM Consulting
Northgate Technical Training Academy
International Partner
Al-Futtaim, United Arab Emirates
Karwa Academy, Qatar
Valeo Training Centre, Europe
Winners of The President’s Award, presented by Jim Saker, IMI President, the FMI Bursary and the prestigious Sue Brownson Award will be announced on the night as will the winner of the IMI Bursary.
The winner of the Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year Award, in partnership with the Automotive 30% Club, will also be announced at the event.