Entry Deadline: Friday 7 August 2026

Why Enter?

The Motor Trader Industry Awards are the industry's most respected and long-established honours, celebrating excellence across the motor retail sector for 36 years. Free to enter, they offer your business the opportunity to be recognised on the industry's biggest and most influential stage.

On the night, more than 700 senior leaders, innovators and decision-makers come together to celebrate outstanding achievements and innovation across the automotive retail sector. By entering, your work could be recognised centre stage among the very best the industry has to offer.

Becoming a finalist at these prestigious awards is a powerful endorsement of your organisation's quality, commitment and performance. Finalists benefit from unrivalled exposure before, during and after the event. Not only do winners walk away with a trophy, they gain industry-wide recognition, new opportunities and the competitive edge they have been seeking. 

Join the legacy! Be a part of the awards and give your company the recognition it deserves!

The Motor Trader Industry Awards is free to enter and open to both franchised and independent dealerships, giving businesses of all sizes the opportunity to showcase their achievements and have the chance of taking home the industry's most prestigious accolade. 

Present your achievements to an experienced judging panel selected for their experience and expertise in the retail sector. 


Receive an accolade as well as gain extensive coverage and exposure across media platforms, if you win.

Now in its 36th year, the Motor Trader Industry Award event stands as the most prestigious honours in the motor retail sector and the ultimate platform to showcase your success.



Celebrate success across your business and reward the outstanding work of management and employees!


Showcase your achievements and innovations to your peers and the wider industry!

Gain a competitive edge against other companies in the motor retail sector.