Nominations for the 2013 CAT Awards are open!
This year there are more ways to get involved in the nominations process. Do you know a factor that goes above and beyond your expectations every time? Is one of your customers a garage that’s beating the franchises at their own game? Perhaps you know an independent retailer that’s staying strong on the high street? The CAT Awards is your chance to get them recognised by the industry.
And don’t forget, it only takes ONE nomination.
Email your nominations to cat.awards@haymarket.com before the deadline of 19th October.
Here are this year’s categories in full
*Large factor of the year – open to factors with a turnover of more than £1 million
“Does your factor always go the extra mile, night or day? Are their vans always on time and carrying the right parts? If so you should nominate them for this category.”
Last year’s winner: GMF Motor Factors
*Small factor of the year – open to factors with a turnover of less than £1 million
“Small factors are the backbone of the aftermarket, and you might know one of the best. If you think you do nominate them for this award.”
*Large garage of the year – open to garages with a turnover of more than £750k
“Large garages have the space, the kit and the training to take on a whole variety of work. If your local garage sounds this good point them towards this category.”
Last year’s winner: ABP Motorsport
*Small garage of the year – open to garages with a turnover of less than £750k
“Small garages are the ones we love to hear about – size is no problem and the job is never too big. If this sounds like one of your customers nominate them for this award.”
*Retailer of the year – open to all independent aftermarket retailers
“Does your business combine slick professionalism with friendly customer service? If you can answer yes to both those questions, you could be in with a shot at this award.”
Last year’s winner: A1 Motabitz
*Supplier of the year – open to all aftermarket suppliers
“Do you have a supplier who delivers the right part on time first time every time? If so, this is the award for them.”
Last year’s winner: NGK
*Person of the year
“Which one person in the aftermarket deserves to be held above all others in 2013? Perhaps for a special contribution to their business or for overcoming personal troubles? If you have someone in mind, let us know.”
Last year’s winner: Brian Childs, NGK
*Lifetime Achievement Award
“Our most prestigious award, the Lifetime Achievement is decided by a CAT panel of experts.”
Last year’s winner: Joe Elliott
These awards are fantastic for our industry and I encourage anyone sat on the fence to put yourselves forward and have a go! A fantastic opportunity for the best businesses to be rewarded for effort.
ABP Motorsport are proud winners of CAT Garage of the Year 2010, 2011 & 2012 and we’re delighted to be associated with such a prestigious and nationally recognised title.
Will we receive a nomination for the 2013 Awards…. I certainly hope so!
Best of luck to all Nominees and we look forward to seeing you at the Awards next year.
Chris Meredith
ABP Motorsport
CAT Garage of the Year 2010, 2011, 2012
MotorCodes NorthWest garage of the Year 2010, 2011, 2012
MotorCodes National Small Garage of the Year 2012