Over 480 motoring professionals representing more than 40 of Northern Ireland’s leading automotive businesses came together to celebrate their achievements at the Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards.
Sponsored by Used Cars NI, The Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast to recognise the achievements, resilience, and dedication of the local automotive industry. The gala awards ceremony, which garnered more than 100 entries across 19 prestigious award categories, was hosted by seasoned broadcaster and lifelong motorsport enthusiast, Pamela Ballantine, and radio show presenter and F1 fan, Curtis McCosh.
The big winner on the night was the Charles Hurst Group, which walked away with eight awards including Dealer Group of the Year, Best Employer Excellence and Franchise Dealer of the Year.
The Automotive Technician of the Year award, which was sponsored by Transport Training Services, was presented by Michael Strain, CEO of TTS, to Michael Fenton of Charles Hurst Group (above left).
John Mulholland Motors won Best Community Campaign with the team praised for their efforts in raising more than £150,000 for a local cancer charity.
