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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS AWARDS

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Together, driving up standards

We are here today to recognise the achievements of students, staff and professionals from our IMI network. The Outstanding Achievers Awards celebrate the high calibre of talent that is training and working within the UK retail motor industry. They showcase the centres and individuals who illustrate passion, dedication and how high quality training has helped them achieve the very best.

Those who have been invited here today should be incredibly proud of their accomplishments. You are a testament to the motor industry and we, at IMI, wish you every success for the future.

The need for trained and competent individuals has never been more important for the future success of the motor industry. Being here today means that you are forming an integral part of that future. I would like to offer my personal congratulations to all of you who have worked so hard to earn this recognition.

PRINCE MICHAEL OF KENT GCVO, Outstanding Achievers Awards 2013

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ORDER OF THE DAY

11:30 Drinks reception in the Kestrel Bar

12:30 Lunch served in the Kestrel Suite

13:45 Welcome from Steve Nash, Chief Executive Officer IMI

13:55 Address from HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO

14:05 Awards hosted by Alan Mackrill, Executive Director IMI Awards and presented by HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO

14:35 Guest speaker Mark Hunter MBE

14:55 Closing comments from Linda Stansfield, Chief Operating Officer IMI

15:00 Group photos in the Kestrel Suite and museum

Complimentary access to the museum available until 17:00

GUEST SPEAKERMark’s rowing career started at the age of 14 at the Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club where, having been introduced to the sport by his father, his dream of representing his country was born and his desire to achieve Olympic glory stirred. He harnessed that passion and went on to win an Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Great Britain’s first ever lightweight rowing medal, along with his partner Zac Purchase. On home soil in 2012, Mark and Zac took home the silver.

Knowing the difference that sport and the skills it teaches can make in a person’s life, Mark started working for London Youth Rowing in 2014. LYR uses sport, rowing specifically, as a vehicle to develop young people and give them the life skills they need to build their own futures.

MARK HUNTER MBE

EURO CAR PARTS - Lead Sponsor

Euro Car Parts is a leading UK distributor of quality parts for all makes of car and light commercial vehicle.

We now employ over 8,000 people at 194 locations across the UK. We strongly believe our people are our greatest asset and are at the forefront of everything we do.  

We are very proud to be sponsor of the IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards 2014 and congratulate all the talented individuals who have entered.

IMI would like to thank all sponsors of the Outstanding Achievers Awards 2014.

ABOUT THE SPONSORS

AUTOMOTIVE TOOLZONE (part of the Apprentice Zone Ltd group)

Apprentice Zone is a company dedicated to providing information, advice and guidance for all involved in the apprenticeship sector.

For those working within the automotive sector, Apprentice Zone offers discounted professional tools and equipment through their online specialist supplier, Automotive Tool Zone.

Working in partnership with the leading manufacturers, Automotive Tool Zone’s aim is to give apprentices the best possible start to their career, by providing a single point of access to the best range of automotive tools & equipment.

Their services include:

• Professional tools and workshop equipment • Exclusive IMI Awards discount programme • Specialist diagnostic tools and equipment • Vehicle Body Repair equipment • Manufacturer OEM tool solutions • Bespoke apprentice tools kits • FE College and Training Provider – total supply / solution packages • Bespoke trade quotes (UK and International) • Free advice and quotation service • Price check service – make sure you are getting the best deal • Free information, advice and guidance at www.apprenticezone.co.uk

DENSOProud sponsor of this year’s IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards, DENSO, is world-renowned for its car parts and systems and is trusted by leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide for its powerful, efficient, reliable and original automotive technologies. With 40 years’ experience supplying advanced parts ranges to European aftermarket customers, we offer convenience of reliable product availability and the peace of mind of first-time fit parts, backed by extensive technical data and training. In short, DENSO is one of the most respected, fastest growing aftermarket parts brands in Europe.

For more details visit www.denso-am.co.uk

GARAGE DATA SYSTEMS Garage Data Systems have over 1500 customers spread across the UK and Ireland, along with a few international customers based in Singapore, Africa, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Nigeria.

Our customers are mainly independent garage workshops although we do have some franchised dealers who use our system for their workshop invoicing. Since 2012 we have developed relationships with customers including Haynes Motor Museum, TNT Express, Babcock Plc, Jersey Post Manchester Airports Group and RAF Menwith Hill who use GDS as part of their fleet maintenance facilities.”

ELRINGKLINGER MS MOTORSERVICE GROUPStarted manufacturing in 1879 for professional expertise in the development and production of innovative sealing products.

Elring is the world leading company for cylinder-head gaskets, exhaust gaskets and heat shield technology.

Locations worldwide: 42 Headquarter: Dettingen / Germany Employees 2013: 6.700 Turnover 2013: 1.175 Mio EUR ISO/TS 16949: Since 2002 DIN 14001: Since 2005

Quality and Service from a single source

The MS Motorservice Group is the sales organisation for the worldwide aftermarket activities of KSPG (Kolbenschmidt Pierburg). It is one of the leading suppliers of engine components for the independent aftermarket including the premium brands KOLBENSCHMIDT, PIERBURG, BF and TRW Engine Components.

Outstanding Management ProfessionalLee Baty – Laird Assessors

Outstanding Accredited ProfessionalChristian McGowan – Just Car Clinics

Outstanding Technical Student of the Year

Light Vehicle

Hollie Pinnell – nominated by Babcock Training Peter Birkett – nominated by Mercedes-Benz Academy Jason Ratcliffe – nominated by Volvo Training & Development Jamie Shaw – nominated by Volvo Training & Development Jake Shillingford – nominated by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Ltd Elijah Joshua Sumner – nominated by ProVQ Ltd

Heavy Vehicle

Peter Bennett – nominated by Skillnet Automotive Acadmey Ciaran Blakemore – nominated by Skillnet Automotive Acadmey Matthew Dyer – nominated by Bridgwater College

Paint

Colin Brown – nominated by South Devon College Blake Robey – nominated by Chesterfield College

Body Repair

Stuart Graham Davidson – nominated by Newcastle College Mathew North – nominated by Cardiff & Vale College

Motorcycle

Andrew Allen – nominated by Wirral MET College

Fast-Fit

Kieron Chappell – nominated by National Tyre Services Ltd Charles Rogers – nominated by Kwik-Fit GB Ltd

Bus & Coach

Seyed Nima Vakashory-Kohi – nominated by The Manchester College

Outstanding Student in a non-technical disciplineVikki Bull – nominated by Skillnet Automotive Academy Samantha Burr – nominated by Skillnet Automotive Academy Asa McDonald – nominated by Volvo Training & Development

FINALISTS

Specialist Centre of the YearRiverpark Training and Development

Approved Centre of the YearBabcock Technical Academy (Milton Keynes)

Carshalton College

New College Lanarkshire (Motherwell Campus)

S&B Automotive Academy

South Devon College

FINALISTSThese awards were created to recognise excellence in the motor industry, and we are pleased to be expanding this event to celebrate success at all levels. I wish everyone the very best of luck, and just to be shortlisted is evidence of your commitment and dedication to professionalism and quality.

STEVE NASH FIMI, Chief Executive Officer

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If you would like photographs from the day, please contact marketing@imiawards.org.uk