Greener Bodyshop Awards
September 3rd 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena!
The Greener Bodyshop Awards entries are now closed. Congratulations to our 2026 finalists!
Why Enter Greener Bodyshop Awards
Setting The Standard For The Repair Industry
The NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards celebrate excellence across the UK vehicle repair industry, recognising businesses that are building a stronger, fairer and more future-ready sector.
Spanning environmental leadership and innovation through to people development, wellbeing, diversity, community impact and customer care, the awards shine a spotlight on those setting new standards for what a responsible, forward-thinking bodyshop looks like in 2026 and beyond.
Greener Bodyshop Award Finalists 2026
The NBRA and VBRA are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 Greener Bodyshop Awards, across the various award categories. The winners will be announced on the evening of 3rd September 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
The main Greener Bodyshop Award category celebrates businesses that are adopting and embracing greener initiatives. There are multiple finalists in this category, who will be recognised on the evening with Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum status, reflecting their achievements and continued commitment to implementing greener initiatives.
A1 Accident Repair Centre
ABL 1 Touch
Alan Reed Ltd
Alan Reed Ltd Peterlee
Angus MacKinnon Ltd
Armits Autos Limited
AUTO ART DEVON
Autobodies Limited
AutoSpray Lifton
AutoTech ARC Ltd
Autoworx Blackburn Ltd
BodyTec UK
Carbody Banbury ltd
CARS of Grimsby
Coachwork Renovations Limited
Cofton Motors Starcross Ltd
Custom Coachworks
D.C Coachworks Limited
Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre
Drive Motor retail Ltd
Evolve
Fairlight Coachworks Ltd
Fix Auto Basingstoke
Fix Auto Mid Devon
Fix Auto Newton Abbot
Fix Auto Oswestry
Fix Auto Penzance
Fix Auto Redhill
Fix Auto Skegness
Fix Auto Wrexham
Fleetline Coachworks Ltd
Fylde Coast ARC Ltd
Gemini Accident Repair Centres, part of Steer Automotive Group
Hardings Accident Repair Centre
Impact Repair Centre
James Alpe Ltd
JENKINS & PAIN
Mac Autobody Ltd
MJ AUTOS (SURREY) LTD
Northern Accident Repair Centre
Peggs Accident Repair Centre
Perfect Finish ltd
Phoenix Enhancement Services
PJ Rhodes Accident Repair Group
PJB Accident Repairs Limited
Prestige Bodyshop Repairs
Projex-1
Randall Howell & Son Accident Repair Centre
Saga Truck and Van
Shalliker Autobody Repair Ltd
Shorade Uk Ltd
Silvester Crash Repair
Skipton Body Repair Centre Ltd
Smartxpress Preston Ltd
Sprectrum Vehicle Repairers Bodyshop Group
Stanways Autobodies Ltd
Steer Automotive Group
Steer Commercial Heathrow
SUTTON CAR REPAIRS
SW Vehicle Body Repair Ltd
The Colourworx Ltd
The Vella Group
Turners Accident Repair Ltd
UK Select Accident Repair Centres
Van Mossel Accident Repair – Poole
Van Mossel Accident Repair – Yeovil
Vehicle Crash Repairs
Zeus Accident Repair
Freddie Allen, Coachwork Renovations Limited
Eleanor Dean, Evolve Accident Repair Group
Kenneth Rabolinyane, Fix Auto Chelmsford
Ryan Love, Gemini Accident Repair Centre, part of Steer Automotive Group
Joseph Cooper, James Alpe Ltd
Calum Doyle, NWVA
Calum Langley, Peggs Accident Repair Centre
Yin Mo Locke, PJB Accident Repair Centre
James Selaj, Silvester Crash Repair
Ben Bristow, Stanways Autobodies Ltd
Mira Piggangay, Steer Commercial
3M
CARS of Grimsby
Autoplas Bumper recycling Ltd & EMR Polymers
Fylde Coast ARC Ltd
GT Motive
Rapid Repair Network
SmartXpress
Stanways Autobodies
Surventis
Angus MacKinnon Ltd
Armits Autos
Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre
Fix Auto Basingstoke
Fix Auto Park Royal
Fix Auto Penzance
NWVA
Peggs Accident Repair Centre
Rapid Repair Network
Stanways Autobodies
Steer Automotive Group
The Vella Group
Autospray Lifton
Brandon ARC
Fix Auto Basingstoke
Fix Auto Mid Devon
Fylde Coast ARC Ltd
PJB Accident Repair Centre
Steer Commercial
The Vella Group
Accident Credit Group
Allianz
Auto Assess Apprenticeships
Core Diagnostics
GT Motive
Purchase Direct
Repairify
The Green Parts Specialists
Wrights QSS
Chelmsford Accident Repair Specialists
CARS of Grimsby
Castle Accident Repair
Coachwork Renovations
Fix Auto Mid Devon
Innocent Driver
Peggs ARC
Repairify
SmartXpress
Stanways Autobodies
James Alpe
Mackins Accident Repair Centre
NWVA
PJB Accident Repair Centre
Silverlake
Steer Automotive Group
Core Diagnostics
EMTEC
Evolve Accident Repair
Fylde Coast ARC Ltd
Mackins
Commercial Colours
David Philp Commercials Ltd
Fix Auto Basingstoke
Fix Auto Bristol East
Steer Commercial Heathrow
Please note that, for this category, there are no finalists to be announced. The overall winner will be announced on the evening of the awards.
Please note that, for this category, there are no finalists to be announced. The overall winner will be announced on the evening of the awards.
GBA 2026: Main Awards
The Greener Bodyshop Award recognises vehicle repair businesses that are leading the way in reducing environmental impact and embedding sustainability into everyday operations. This award celebrates those taking meaningful action — from cutting carbon and reducing waste to investing in greener processes, smarter resource use and responsible recycling.
Whether you’re at the start of your sustainability journey or already setting the benchmark, this award gives you the opportunity to showcase the real steps you’re taking to create a more sustainable, future-ready bodyshop.
Entrants will be assessed on the evidence submitted and recognised at one of the following levels:
- Platinum – Industry Leader
Awarded to bodyshops setting the benchmark for environmental performance, with carbon reduction and sustainability fully embedded across their operations. These businesses demonstrate innovation, leadership and measurable impact, influencing best practice across the industry. - Gold – Excellence in Sustainability
Recognises organisations with a comprehensive and well-established approach to sustainability, delivering clear results through carbon management, resource efficiency and greener processes. - Silver – Strong Commitment
Awarded to bodyshops that have implemented effective sustainability initiatives and can evidence meaningful progress in reducing environmental impact across key areas of their business. - Bronze – Positive Progress
Recognises businesses that have taken clear, practical steps towards becoming greener, demonstrating commitment and momentum on their sustainability journey. - Award Not Achieved
For entrants who do not yet meet the minimum criteria. Feedback will be provided to help identify next steps and future improvement opportunities.
Show the industry how you’re driving positive change and helping shape a greener future for vehicle repair.
The Sustainability Award recognises a bodyshop, commercial repairer, body-builder or bodyshop group that is taking meaningful, measurable steps to reduce its environmental impact and move towards Net Zero.
This category celebrates businesses that are embedding sustainability into everyday decision-making, not treating it as a side project. Whether through energy efficiency, waste reduction, greener technologies, supply chain improvements or carbon measurement, we’re looking for credible action backed by evidence.
To enter, please outline:
- The initiatives or strategies you have implemented to reduce your environmental impact
- Any sustainability standards, certifications or benchmarks you are working towards (including the ARIES Standard)
- The results achieved and the impact these actions have had on both your business and the environment
Strong entries will demonstrate clear commitment, accountability and progress, showing how sustainability is becoming part of the way the business operates now and into the future.
Commercial Excellence Award
This award recognises a commercial vehicle repairer or bodybuilder that demonstrates outstanding all-round business performance. The winner will combine exceptional repair quality, technical capability, customer service, innovation, safety, workforce development, and environmental responsibility.
Judges will be looking for businesses that have invested in modern, state-of-the-art facilities, embedded sustainability into daily operations, and can demonstrate measurable improvements in efficiency, environmental performance, and customer experience.
GBA 2026: Innovation & Support
The Industry Innovation Award recognises businesses that have introduced new or improved ways of working that deliver real value.
To enter, applicants should clearly describe the innovation implemented, the problem it was designed to address and how it has been embedded within the business. Entries should demonstrate the impact achieved, such as improvements to efficiency, quality, sustainability, safety, customer experience or staff engagement.
Supporting evidence must show the innovation in practice and the difference it has made.
This award recognises a supplier, insurer, work provider or industry partner that has gone above and beyond in supporting NBRA or VBRA member bodyshops.
Entries should highlight how the nominated organisation has made a real and positive difference, from the way they support day-to-day operations to how they invest in people and long-term relationships. Judges will be looking for examples that demonstrate:
- A genuine commitment to the bodyshop sector
- Practical, hands-on support that helps bodyshops succeed
- An approach that supports sustainability and contributes to a greener industry
Tell us what makes this partner stand out and why their support goes beyond expectations.
GBA 2026: People
The Staff Wellbeing Award recognises any organisation across the vehicle repair industry that place the health, happiness and wellbeing of their people at the heart of how they operate.
This award celebrates businesses that go beyond good intentions to create a positive, supportive and healthy working environment, where people feel valued, listened to and able to thrive.
To enter, tell us:
- The wellbeing initiatives or practices you have introduced
- How these have positively impacted your team’s mental, emotional or physical wellbeing
- Any measurable results, feedback or engagement outcomes
- How wellbeing is embedded into your culture, not treated as a tick-box exercise
Whether your focus is mental health support, flexible working, physical health initiatives, training, or creating a culture of openness and inclusion, we want to understand how you prioritise your people and why it matters.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award recognises a business that is actively building a workplace where people feel valued, respected and able to be themselves.
This award celebrates organisations that are turning commitment into action by embedding DE&I into everyday behaviours, policies and culture, and creating fair opportunities for everyone.
To enter, please tell us:
- How your organisation promotes diversity, equity and inclusion
- The initiatives, practices or changes you have implemented in the workplace
- The positive outcomes or improvements you have seen as a result of your efforts
Strong entries will show intentional action, cultural impact and real progress, demonstrating how inclusion is shaping a healthier, stronger workplace.
The Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates an apprentice who has gone above and beyond in their role, no matter where they sit within the business.
This award is open to apprentices across all areas, including paint, panel and MET, as well as customer service, management, HR and wider support functions. It recognises individuals who show commitment, enthusiasm and a strong willingness to learn, alongside those who demonstrate an understanding of sustainable practices and the importance of building a greener industry.
Entries should highlight how the apprentice has made a positive contribution to the workplace, shown personal growth and embraced responsible, forward-thinking ways of working.
The Charity & Community Impact Award recognises an individual, bodyshop, bodyshop group or supplier who uses their time, resources or influence to make a meaningful difference to others.
This award celebrates acts of generosity that go beyond the day job, supporting causes, communities and people who need it most. Whether through fundraising, volunteering, donations or long-term charity partnerships, we want to hear how compassion and purpose are being put into action.
Entries should share the story behind the support, the people or causes impacted and why giving back matters to your organisation. Strong entries will show how community, kindness and social responsibility are woven into the culture, not treated as a one-off gesture.
The Special Recognition Award honours an individual or organisation that has gone above and beyond, making an exceptional impact on a business, colleague, customer, community or the wider repair industry.
This award is reserved for moments, actions and people that don’t always fit neatly into a category, but absolutely deserve to be recognised. It celebrates kindness, leadership, courage, innovation or commitment shown when it mattered most.
Entries should share the story behind the recognition, explaining what was done, who it impacted and why it stood out. This award is about shining a light on those whose actions have left a lasting impression and truly embody the spirit of the industry.
The Pride of Industry Award celebrates an individual who embodies the values, resilience and dedication that make the vehicle repair industry something to be proud of.
This award recognises people who have faced challenges or adversity and continued to grow, contribute and excel. It may reflect a personal journey, professional perseverance or a consistent commitment to doing the right thing, even when it hasn’t been easy.
Entries should tell the story of the individual, outlining:
The challenge or adversity they have overcome
How they have grown, excelled or gone above and beyond in their role
The positive impact they have had on colleagues, customers or the wider industry
This award is about recognising character as much as achievement and celebrating individuals whose journey and contribution inspire those around them.
The Outstanding Customer Service Award recipient will be an individual who consistently delivers outstanding customer care and goes above and beyond to support customers during what is often a stressful and emotional time.
This award shines a spotlight on the people at the front of house – including VDAs and customer-facing team members – whose professionalism, empathy and communication make a real difference to the customer journey, yet are too often overlooked.
Entries should highlight how the individual builds trust, manages expectations and creates positive experiences through clear communication, care and attention to detail. Judges will be looking for examples of exceptional service, positive customer feedback and a genuine commitment to putting people first.
This award celebrates those who turn great service into lasting trust and represent the very best of the industry to every customer they support.
What To Expect
Take a look at our industry-rrecognised national event, the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2024.
Celebrating Sustainable Excellence in Automotive Repairs!
We are delighted to share that the eighth annual Greener Bodyshop Awards was a resounding success. This year’s event celebrated the UK’s most environmentally conscious and innovative bodyshops and groups, highlighting their commitment to sustainability within the automotive repair sector.
At a time when the body repair industry is under increasing pressure to meet environmental targets and achieve net-zero goals, the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards set a benchmark for excellence and recognised the businesses making a real difference.
Both winners and nominees gained valuable recognition, enhanced customer trust, and the chance to position themselves as leaders in sustainable vehicle repair. Stay tuned for details of our 2026 event, which we will be announcing soon.
