The deadline for the Garage of the Year category at The Blend Awards 2024 has been extended, to allow small independent garages and mobile repair businesses one final chance to gain industry recognition.
The category is for businesses with one to four staff members, and aims to boost recognition for small garage operations.
Independent garages in the UK and Ireland with up to four staff members now have until 7th August to submit their award entry online. Entries into all other Blend Awards have now closed.
Ray Dilsons, Event Director at The Blend, said: “Small workshops and mobile businesses are too often overlooked. We have extended the entry period specifically for the Garage of the Year award in the one to four staff member category to ensure they’re recognised for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the industry. It’s our way of supporting small but ambitious garage businesses.”
Entrants do not need to be a Garage Hive user to enter The Blend Awards. The Blend welcomes entries from all independent garages, regardless of the software or systems they use.
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of industry judges including Hayley Pells, Policy and Public Affairs Lead at the Institute of the Motor Industry, Andy Crook of Atomic Success, and The Blend Podcast host, Mike Ruff.
The winners will be announced at The Blend 2024 on Saturday 28th September in Birmingham. The evening dinner and awards ceremony will follow a daytime line-up of talks, including tips and advice on how to boost workshop efficiency and performance, tackle industry challenges and tap into new and emerging opportunities.
