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 award winners, adjudicated by an independent panel, operate across all sectors of the Irish Motor Industry. Companies selected demonstrated an award-winning level of excellence and best practice over the last 12 months.

The Society warmly welcomed Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), who announced the winners of the ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year regional awards. These awards recognise and reward excellence in the promotion and sale of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland.

2024 Winners 

Bodyshop of the Year: Denning’s Cars Ltd, Dublin

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: Hamill Rental Ltd, Co. Westmeath

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: Autopoint Motor Group, Co. Kerry 

(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 Toyota Naas

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: Western Motors Drogheda, Co. Louth

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 Awards

 Fitzpatrick's Garage Kildare Ltd for Leinster

(L-R) 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.

Fermoy Nissan in Cork for Munster Region

(L-R) 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.

Western Motors in Galway for Connaught

(L-R) 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 Connacht Region.

Connolly's Volkswagen Letterkenny for 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.