SIMI

The SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with sponsor Bank of Ireland, took place recently at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin. Simon Delaney, master of ceremonies announced the accolades in front of over 700 senior Motor Industry figures.
Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General and John Feeney, Head of Property, Project & Asset-backed Finance of Bank of Ireland Finance presented the five award categories in total.

The ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year regional awards, were also announced.
These awards recognise and reward excellence in the promotion and sale of electric vehicles (EV) in Ireland.

SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards

The Annual Awards, celebrate best practice in the Irish Motor Industry, acknowledge the hard work and successful achievements of SIMI Members. The award winners are adjudicated by an independent panel and chosen from the different sectors that operate businesses within the Irish Motor Industry. Companies selected will demonstrate an award-winning level of excellence and best practice over the last 12 months.

We would like to thank Bank of Ireland our event sponsors for their continued support.

2024 Irish Motor Industry Award Winners

Bodyshop of the Year

(L-R) Paddy Magee President of SIMI, John Feeney Bank of Ireland with Liam Denning of Dennings Cars Ltd who received the Award for Bodyshop of the Year 2024, Brian Cooke Director General of SIMI.

Vehicle Recovery Operator of the Year

(L-R) Paddy Magee President of SIMI, John Feeney Bank of Ireland with Peter and Brian Hamill winners of the Vehicle Recovery Operator of the Year 2024, Brian Cooke Director General of SIMI

Independent Retailer Operation of the Year

(L-R) Paddy Magee President of SIMI, John Feeney Bank of Ireland with Brian Hanafin and John Dillon of Autopoint Motor Group winners of the Award for Independent Retailer Operation of the Year 2024, Brian Cooke Director General of SIMI.

Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year

(L-R) Paddy Magee President of SIMI, John Feeney Bank of Ireland with Liam Fitzpatrick and Shane Brennan of Toyota Naas winners of the Award for Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year 2024, Brian Cooke Director General of SIMI

Franchise Sales Operation of the Year

(L-R) Paddy Magee President of SIMI, John Feeney Bank of Ireland with Liam Gillespie and Robbie Matthews of Western Motors Drogheda winners of the Award for Franchised Sales Operation of the Year 2024, Brian Cooke Director General of SIMI

ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Regional Award Winners

ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Regional Awards- Ulster

(L-R) Emer Barry of SEAI and Aoife O'Grady of ZEVI present Philip Burt of Connolly's Volkswagen Letterkenny with the Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year Award for the Ulster Region.

ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Regional Awards- Leinster

Emer Barry of SEAI and Aoife O'Grady of ZEVI present Natasha Hogan, Sean and David Lyons of Fitzpatrick's Garage Kildare with the Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year Award for the Leinster Region.

ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Regional Awards- Connaught

Emer Barry of SEAI and Aoife O'Grady of ZEVI present Elaine Hoade and James McCormack of Western Motors with the Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year Award for the Connaught Region.

ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Regional Awards- Munster

Emer Barry of SEAI and Aoife O'Grady of ZEVI present Sean McCarthy and Len Prendergast of Fermoy Nissan with the Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year Award for the Munster Region.