The finalists for The Mix Awards 2024 have been introduced forward of The Mix’s annual convention and networking occasion for unbiased storage house owners, set to happen later this month.
The occasion will probably be held at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on September 28, that includes a prestigious awards ceremony following a day full of enterprise insights from trade leaders, influencers, and innovators.
For the primary time, The Mix’s coveted Storage of the 12 months Award has been divided into three subcategories, guaranteeing that garages of all sizes throughout the UK and Eire have an equal alternative.
“The standard of entries this 12 months has been actually distinctive, showcasing the expertise, dedication, and innovation that defines the unbiased storage sector,” stated Ray Dilsons, occasion director at The Mix. “It’s a possibility to have fun the excellent achievements of companies and people who’re pushing the trade ahead and setting new requirements of excellence.”
The judging panel, which incorporates trade figures similar to Hayley Pells from the Institute of the Motor Business, Andy Criminal of Received Enhance, and Mike Ruff, host of The Mix Podcast, confronted a difficult job in choosing finalists.
The big quantity of high-quality entries made the choice course of significantly tough for the Storage of the 12 months and Employees Recognition Award classes.
Along with the principle awards, a Group Ballot decided the winner of the Group’s Storage of the 12 months, whereas The Mix chosen the Group Member of the 12 months. The Storage Hive Innovator Award was assessed by Storage Hive, with the winners to be revealed through the night dinner on the occasion.
Celebrating its fifth 12 months, The Mix convention for unbiased garages will donate all proceeds after prices to automotive charity, Ben.
The Mix Award Finalists 2024
Storage of the 12 months – Multilocation Garages
Sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group
Citadel Storage, Ashby
Cedar Storage
Shaikly Motor Firm
Storage of the 12 months – Garages with 1-4 Employees
Sponsored by Micheldever Tyre Providers Ltd
Womanic
Bear and Bee Storage
Clever Auto
Drive Inexperienced Car Providers
Storage of the 12 months – Garages with 5+ Employees
Sponsored by LKQ Euro Automobile Components
MB Liverpool
Lawson Autotech
Elite Landrover
Billingborough Vehicles and Commercials
Employees Recognition Award
Sponsored by 1Tec Auto Hub
Keith Wenlock, Bear and Bee Storage
Laura Guild, Lawson Autotech
Lauren Savage, RS Autotechnik
Group’s Storage of the 12 months Award
Sponsored by GSF Automobile Components
EAC Telford
Oldfields Storage Providers
Lawson Autotech
Group Member of the 12 months Award
Sponsored by Pagid
Laura Guild, Lawson Autotech
Mark Kettle, EAC Telford
Diana Whetton, PW Auto Repairs
Chris Wileman, Citadel Storage Ashby
Nikki Cowan, Cartopia
Storage Hive Innovator Award
Sponsored by Storage Hive
Fergie’s Automotive
Fitch Autos
Citadel Storage Ashby
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