The National Body Repair Association has announced the winners of the Greener Bodyshop Awards.
The awards, which celebrate those businesses who have made great strides towards reducing their carbon footprint and showing environmental responsibility, were held at Alton Towers on 14 September.
Thomas Hudd, NBRA’s National Technical Manager, said, “We are very honoured to recognise and award those who have made a significant impact in the industry, from environmental improvement and positive changes in business culture to their commitment to diversity and inclusion.”
Among the winners, four Fix Auto UK repairers were recognised for their continued environmental efforts. Fix Auto Penzance picked up a Greener Bodyshop Gold Award, Fix Auto Rochester collected a Silver Award and were also named as NBRA Charity Award finalists, while Silver Awards were also presented to brothers James and Ed Gore of Fix Auto Manchester East, and Erika Woolacott and Dom Lamb of Fix Auto Mid Devon.
Fix Auto Penzance owner Stuart Cameron, said, “We have long been working towards transforming our entire operation into a more sustainable and as ecologically friendly as possible. Being recognised once again by the industry is really humbling and I truly thank the NBRA.”
Erika added, “It’s always nice to receive recognition for the work we do. As a company we have totally embraced the whole ‘greener’ concept. It’s yet another great night for our business and the Fix Auto network.”
The full list of winners is:
Greener Bodyshop Award Platinum: M&S Accident Repairs; Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre; UK Carbody; Gemini Accident Repair Centres; Mackins Accident Repair Centre.
Greener Bodyshop Award Gold: Autocraft Telford; Fleetline & Crash Repairs Croydon; Motofix Accident Repair Centres; D.Gawthrope; The Vella Group; ABL1Touch; Crash Care Centre Hitchin; CarComm Coachworks; Coachwork Renovations; Fix Auto Penzance.
Greener Bodyshop Award 2023 Silver: C&P Panelcraft; Axiom Accident Repair Centres; Fix Auto Manchester East; Fix Auto Rochester; SW Vehicle Body Repair; Summers Motors; Fix Auto Mid Devon; Zeus Accident Repair; James Alpe; Devonshire Motors.
Greener Bodyshop Award Bronze: A1 Motorist Centre; Sparshatt Truck & Van; Phoenix Enhancement Services; UK Select Accident Repair Centre.
Bodyshop Staff Wellbeing Award: Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre.
Environmental Innovation Award: Gemini Accident Repair Centres.
Diversity and Inclusion Award – Group Repairer: Steer Automotive.
Diversity and Inclusion Award – Independent Repairer: Mackins Accident Repair Centre.
Charity Award: CarComm Coachworks.
Outstanding Support for Bodyshops Award: AGM Services.
Carbon Footprint Year-On-Year Improver Award – Group Repairer: Motofix Accident Repair Centres.
Carbon Footprint Year-On-Year Improver Award – Independent Repairer: M&S Accident Repairs.
Carbon Footprint Award – Commercial Repairer: CarComm Coachworks.
Carbon Footprint Award – Independent Repairer: Autocraft Telford
Carbon Footprint Award – Group Repairer: ABL 1Touch.
Pride of Bodyshop Award: Awes Mohammed.
NBRA Special Award: Christopher Weeks
