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Tony Sciascia, managing director, Celtic Subaru and Mitsubishi (winner of Franchised Dealership of the year 2023) - "I wasn’t sure at first if entering the AM awards would be worth it. How wrong was I? The online entry process was easy and straightforward. Once entered it was just a case of providing the necessary evidence to back up my entry. It really wasn’t as difficult as I feared it might be.The ceremony itself was a great evening in a top-class venue and winning Franchised Dealership of the Year was fantastic recognition for all the hard work our team put into the business. Winning this award has introduced me to many new colleagues and contacts within the motor industry which I know would not have happened otherwise. So, was it worth it? You bet it was!"
Kieran Nizzer, group marketing manager, Holdcroft Motor Group (winner of Online Consumer Experience of the Year - Franchised 2023) - "We're delighted that Holdcroft Motor Group won the prestigious Online Consumer Experience of the Year - Franchised Award at the AM Awards. The AM Awards is one of the biggest events in the motor retailing calendar. Celebrating those that have shown exceptional commitment to innovation, service and business success, AM gives recognition to winners throughout a variety of categories of which Holdcroft were proud to be finalists in two."
Ben Mills, digital marketing specialist, FOW Car Supermarket (winner of EV Dealership of the Year, Independent Dealer of the Year & Online Consumer Experience of the Year - Independent 2023) - "The AM Awards is a magical evening of celebration in the automotive industry. For us, it's all about recognising the greats of our industry and celebrating their success in style. Our success at the AM Awards in 2023 bolstered our digital and in-store journeys - driving confidence and innovation towards an outstanding year for FOW Car Supermarket."
Robert Forrester, CEO, Vertu Motors (winner of Business Leader of the Year 2023) - "Thank you to the AM panel of judges for this humbling accolade but this award isn’t just for me, it is as much for all my colleagues at Vertu. There have been significant challenges along the way, but our resilience, determination and hard work has ensured we go from strength to strength."
Stuart Miller, managing director, S & R Miller (winner of Independent Workshop of the Year 2023) - "We were over the moon to be announced Independent Workshop of the Year for the second year in a row. We are extremely proud of this achievement and building on last year's success. The event was a great experience, and a top night was had by all."
Andrew Iveson, general manager, Livingstone Motor Group (winner of DP/GM of the Year 2022) - "Becoming an AM Award winner helps open doors, creates additional friendships of like-minded professionals that are passionate about the motor trade and gives you unspoken kudos that gives people confidence when dealing with you. I was blown away to receive my AM Award, I would encourage anyone to believe in themselves and go for it."
Caroline Burnell, head of marketing & communications, eStar Truck & Van (winner of Marketing Strategy of the Year 2022) - "Hearing our name called out as winners was the most surreal experience; never in my career did I expect to be up on stage at the AM Awards collecting the award on behalf of the team for Marketing Strategy of the Year. I would encourage entries for all sizes and sectors within our great industry - the AM Awards winners represent the best of the best, irrespective of size and status."
Sharon Ashcroft, HR director, TrustFord (winner of Leader in Diversity & Inclusion 2022) - "My heart was absolutely beating when TrustFord was announced as winner of the Leader in Diversity and Inclusion award. I am absolutely overwhelmed. Diversity and Inclusion is something that is completely owned from the board down. This is absolutely in our DNA, in our values, in our purpose. The award is a great recognition that this is how we operate now at TrustFord."
Daksh Gupta, chief executive, Marshall Motor Holdings (winner of Business Leader of the Year & Dealer Group of the Year 2021) - “Being an AM Award winner is something that means a lot to us all at Marshall and an accolade we are very proud of. The awards ultimately recognise the outstanding work of our amazing teams. They also help in underscoring our reputation in the industry of being a high performing partner of choice and, therefore, an employment destination.”
Julia Greenhough, marketing director, TrustFord (winner of Best Marketing Strategy 2021) - “Winning the AM Award is hugely rewarding. It’s great for everybody involved and makes them feel those tougher times and the hard work that’s gone in has paid off. It gives a warm feeling to everyone no matter what their role is within the business.”
Peter Vardy, chief executive officer, Peter Vardy Ltd (winner of Best Online Customer Experience & Community Hero Award 2021) - “We have always enjoyed the competition of the AM Awards. Some of the planning we do prior to the entry gives us a sense check of what we are doing and we always value that review time. The awards are always an enjoyable event in themselves and we have found it a good team-building event to get various leaders together each year. If we have managed to win, then the impact on colleague morale and the encouragement that gives is second to none. Everyone loves encouragement and to win an award among your peers is an incredible lift for the teams.”
