BIG Awards nominations open

Nominations for the Independent Garage Association’s British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards have opened.

Garages are being encourages to enter, and to purchase tickets for the event at the Hilton DoubleTree Milton Keynes on Friday 19th June. Garages shortlisted for an award will receive two complimentary tickets to the event, which will be hosted by Comedian Hugh Dennis.

BIG award winners will receive a top accolade and recognition from the UK’s largest trade body for independent garages, plus industry-wide press coverage, marketing and business opportunities galore, helping to attract both new customers and the best talent to their garage.

The categories are:

  • Independent Garage of the Year – Overall 
  • Independent Garage of the Year – Large 
  • Independent Garage of the Year – Small
  • Customer Service Award
  • Communication Award
  • Community Engagement Award
  • Innovation Award 
  • Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Training & Development Award 
  • Consumer Choice Award
  • Business Improvement Award
  • Individual Contribution Award

“As the UK’s largest representative trade body for independent garages, we felt it was time independents got the recognition they deserve with awards truly created by the industry, for the industry,” the IGA said. “The BIG Awards are open to all and will recognise garages across the length and breadth of Britain, with categories highlighting all aspects of running a successful, local garage business.

“We have designed awards with meaning that garages can take pride in, as well as creating a fun awards evening that’s welcoming and enjoyable for workshops and teams of all sizes.”

Garages can nominate here, while tickets for the event are on sale for £49 + VAT. To book, call the direct member helpline or 0845 305 4230. You can find out more at www.thebigawards.org.uk

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