Women in Motor Industry 2025 Winners
Huge congratulations the winners for the inaugural Women in Motor Industry Awards! Selected by our esteemed panel of judges, these outstanding women and male allies have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership within the motor industry.
Leadership & Achievement Awards
Dealer Inspirational Leader of the Year
Winner
Kate Ruberry-Shoemack, Rygor Group
Highly Commended
Maria Wright, Fix Auto Leicester
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Dealer Rising Star
Winner
Emily Ridehalgh, Group1 JLR Preston
Highly Commended
Jessica Winstantley, Chapelhouse Motor Company
Emily Walsh, Rygor Group
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Dealer Unsung Hero Award
Winner
Samantha Bettridge, Rygor Group
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Dealer Woman of the Year
Winner
Su Mawdsley, Chapelhouse Motor Co
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner
Tanesha Austen, Armchair Marketing
Highly Commended
Rayhanneh Asarbakhsh, Mazinani Capital (TA TRAYD)
Trinity Francis, TGF & Co
Financial Services Rising Star Award
Winner
Carina Hall, Mazda Financial Services
Highly Commended
Hannah Hart, Toyota Financial Services UK
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Inspiring Returner Award
Winner
Ellessie Browne, Meadowfield Auto Centre
Highly Commended
Corinne Edwards, MotoNovo Finance
Mentor of the Year
Winner
Lisa Hall, Diamond Transport Audits and Compliance
Highly Commended
Alexandra Walker, Ford Motor Company
OEM and Dealer Advocate for change
Winner
Michelle Breffitt, Women Drive Electric
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OEM Rising Star Award
Winner
Abbie Harris, Renault Group UK
Highly Commended
Hanna Everett, Ford Motor Company
Holly Nicholls, Renault Group UK
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Service Supplier Rising Star
Winner
Lottie Roberts, Direct Affinity CX
Highly Commended
Kristin Hodgkinson, Lytx
Elizah York, Car Dealer Socials
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Skills Champion Award
Winner
Dena Bond, Toyota Financial Services UK
Highly Commended
Amy-Jane Marsden, Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy
Supplier Advocate for Change
Winner
Hayley Pells, The Institute of the Motor Industry
Highly Commended
Aoife Raftery
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Supplier Finance Unsung Hero Award
Winner
Joanne Smith, Mann Island Finance
Highly Commended
Julia Cummins, Toyota Financial Services UK
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Supplier Inspirational Leader of the Year
Winner
Vicky Gardner, Cox Automotive (NextGear Capital)

Highly Commended
Wendy Swaine, Solera cap hpi
Steph Newbery, Warranty Solutions Group (WSG)
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Supplier OEM Unsung Hero Award
Winner
Hazel Johnson, Ford Motor Company
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Supplier OEM Woman of the Year
Winner
Chris Muers, Ford Motor Company
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Supplier Unsung Hero Award
Winner
Nona Bowkis, Lawgistics
Highly Commended
Amanda Barton, Wilsons Auctions
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Supplier Woman of the Year
Winner
Jane Pocock, Copart
Highly Commended
Hayley Pells, The Institute of the Motor Industry
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Team Leader of the Year
Winner
Michaela Hill, Solera cap hpi
Highly Commended
Annmarie Jones, Wilsons Auctions
Special Recognition Awards
Apprentice of the Year
Winner
Georgia Hollick, Fraikin
Highly Commended
Nikki Simmonette, GTG Training
Business Owner of the Year
Winner
Amy-Jane Marsden, Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy
Highly Commended
Tanesha Austen, Armchair Marketing
EV Champion of the Year
Winner
Michelle Breffitt, Women Drive Electric
Highly Commended
Catherine Bowen, BVRLA
Male Ally Award
Winner
John Cunningham, Fraikin
Highly Commended
Christos Tsaprounis, Autotrader
Sue Baker Lifetime Achievement Award (Judges’ Choice)
Winner
Lisa Silvers, Fraikin UK
Technical & Business Awards
Commercial Vehicle Champion
Winner
Catherine Bowen, BVRLA
Highly Commended
Marina-Mariam Boura, Automotive Electrical
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Customer Care Champion
Winner
Paula Poole, Brayleys Altriancham Nissan
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Dealer Marketing and Communications Professional
Winner
Caroline Burnell, eStar Truck & Van
Highly Commended
Nicky Hammond, The JCB Group (JCB Medway)
Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Winner
Zoe Matthews, Dealer Auction
Highly Commended
Tracey Holland, Martec Training
Lauren Strand
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Engineer of the Year
Winner
Lisa Silvers, Fraikin UK

Independent Leader of the Year
Winner
Liz Mayes, Colourcube Automotive Accident Repair Centre

Innovation and Technology Award
Winner
Laura Murphy, RWA Automotive
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OEM Leader Award
Winner
Laura Brailey, MAZDA MOTORS UK

Online Platform Champion
Winner
Zaiba Yasmeen, Roadzen

Sales Executive of the Year
Winner
Danielle Tomlinson, Group1 Toyota Maidstone
Highly Commended
Olivia Wise, Motorfinity
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Supplier Marketing and Communications Professional
Winner
Naomi Walkland, Motorway
Highly Commended
Tori Dixon, Wilsons Auctions
Woman of the Year in Car Finance Award
Winner
Karen Wells, Tandem Motor Finance

Woman of the Year in Remarketing Award
Winner
Jane Pocock, Copart

Woman of the Year in Warranty Award
Winner
Steph Newbery, Warranty Solutions Group (WSG)
Highly Commended
Tracy Prior, The JCB Group
Woman Pioneer of Car Safety
Winner
Jessica Truong, Global NCAP
Highly Commended
Jennie Edvardsson, Scania
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