SIMI President Gerard O'Farrell welcomes over 700 senior Motor Industry figures and guests in attendance at the 2019 Annual Dinner incorporating the SIMI/Bank of Ireland Irish Motor Industry Awards which were held on Thursday, 21st February at the Clayton Hotel- Burlington Road, Dublin. 

Alan Nolan outgoing Director General SIMI was recognised for his 40 years of service to the Society with a special service award.

Tom Murphy Car Sales Waterford

This is awarded to the best franchised car retailer, one that is able to show evidence of a high quality sales function, exemplary customer service and an innovative approach to business.

Left-Right: Gerard O'Farrell President SIMI,  Brian Cooke, Director General SIMI, Tom Murphy MD Tom Murphy Car Sales and Derek McDermott Managing Director of Bank of Ireland Finance

Kevin Egan Cars, Sligo

This award is awarded to best aftersales operation at a franchised car dealership. Crucial to success in this arena will be evidence of unbeatable value for money, top quality customer service and success in the face of rising competition from across the aftersales sector.

 Fitzgerald Commercial Ltd, Co Cork

This award goes to the best business operating exclusively within the commercial vehicle arena, one that is able to show evidence of a high quality operation, exemplary customer service and an innovative approach to business.

Pratt's Auto Bodyshop, Carlow

The Bodyshop of the Year award is open to all body repair businesses, including bodyshop departments of independent or franchised workshops The award recognises a repairer’s commitment to exceptional quality of work and business performance.

Auto Assure Ltd, Co. Louth

This award goes to the best independent (i.e. nonfranchised) retailer, one that is able to show evidence of a high-quality sales function, exemplary customer service and an innovative approach to business.

Autokey, Dublin 22

This award is for the best independent (i.e. nonfranchised) aftersales business. Crucial to success in this category will be evidence of value for money, top-quality customer service and success in thriving in a highly competitive sector.

Provision Vehicle Cameras Dublin 15

This is the introduction of a new award will go to the best innovation practices in this area.

 Dysart Breakdown Recovery Repairs Ltd t/a Dysart Motors Co. Laois

With a focus on quality of service, efficiency and professionalism, this award will go to the best vehicle recovery operator.

Parts for Cars

This award recognises excellence in the supply of car parts and accessories, particularly as demonstrated by quality of customer service and competitiveness.

Gardai Press Office contribution towards Road Safety

A special recognition award, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, was presented to the Gardai Press Office for their contribution towards road safety. 

SIMI President Gerard O'Farrell, Assistant Commissioner Michael Finn, Moyagh Murdock Chief Executive Road Safety Authority, Andrew McLindon Gárda Press Office, Brian Cooke SIMI Director General Designate