The boss of M&S has called for a swift deal to cut out “overbearing box-ticking” post-Brexit checks on products coming into NI from Great Britain.

🏆 Entries are now open across 24 categories, recognising excellence across dealerships, leasing, parts, servicing and the people driving NI’s motor sector forward. 🗓 Friday 14th November 2025 📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel Belfast 🎟 A night to celebrate the very best in the business.

🚨 Entries are OPEN! 🚨 🏁 With more categories than EVER before, there’s a spot for every leader, innovator, and team in the motor industry! Think you’ve got what it takes? Submit your entry today by visiting https://t.co/SsPT7ohoMD #NIMIAwards2025 #nimotorindustry

🎉 We're back! The Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2025 are officially launched – and who better to take the wheel than Cool FM’s very own Rebecca McKinney and Curtis McCosh, returning as your hosts for another unforgettable night! #NIMIAwards2025 #NIMotorIndustry

📅 Save the Date! The NI Motor Industry Awards returns for its third year! Join us as we celebrate the people, businesses and innovations driving the industry forward. This is a night you won’t want to miss! Stayed tuned for more details coming soon. 👀 #NIMIAwards2025

What an Incredible Night! 🎉🏆 The NI Motor Industry Awards 2024 was an unforgettable celebration of excellence and innovation in the local automotive industry. 🚗✨ 📲 See the full list of winners: https://t.co/OCYh18dCFI. We can’t wait to do it all again in 2025! 🥂

What an incredible achievement! 🎉 Thanks to the tremendous generosity of everyone at the 2024 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve raised an amazing £8,630 for our beneficiary charity, Ben! 🚗💙 #DrivingChange #NIMIAwards2024

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the Lifetime Achievement award, sponsored by GardX is Terence Donnelly, @DonnellyGroupNI 🏆 Congratulations Terence!🌟

✨ Revealing the Used Vehicle Dealer award winner, proudly sponsored by @abbeyautoline_ : Fusco Vehicle Sales, Servicing & Repairs 🏆 And a round of applause for all our incredible category finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

🏆 Congratulations to @GiraffeCars , the well-deserved winner of the Small Independent Dealer award, proudly sponsored by Loanitt 🎉 A special mention to AC Motors Direct for also achieving Highly Commended in this category! 👏 A huge well done to all category finalists! 🌟

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the Sales Team award, sponsored by @officialcoolfm is @SaltmarineCars 🏆 Well done to the winner and all the shortlisted finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

✨ Revealing the Sales Manager award winner, proudly sponsored by Warranty Solutions Group : Gerard Crossin @SEREMotorsNI 🏆 And a round of applause for all our incredible category finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

🏆 Congratulations to Michael Steele from JRC Cars the well-deserved winner of the Rising Star award, proudly sponsored by Northridge Finance 🎉 A special mention to Ryan Stuart @SEREMotorsNI for also achieving Highly Commended in this category! 👏

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the Medium Independent Dealer award, sponsored by @Codeweavers_Ltd is iGen Autos LTD! 🏆 Well done to the winner and all the shortlisted finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

✨ Revealing the Large Independent Dealer award winner, proudly sponsored by @CarMoneyUK : @FleetwiseLtd🏆 And a round of applause for all our incredible category finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

🏆 Congratulations to Rachel Murray from PBR Automotive the well-deserved winner of the Inspirational Female award, proudly sponsored by @CloseBrothersMF 🎉 A special mention to Laura Nugent-Cowan from Top Gear Tuning Northern Ireland for achieving Highly Commended!👏

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the Franchised Dealer award, sponsored by Autokleen is @ROADSIDEGARAGES🏆 Well done to the winner and all the shortlisted finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

✨ Revealing the EV Dealer award winner, proudly sponsored by Eskimo Lead Management: @CharlesHurstGRP 🏆 And a round of applause for all our incredible category finalists! 🌟 #NIMIAwards2024 #NIMotorIndustry

🏆 Congratulations to the well-deserved winner Michael McCartan @ShelbourneMotor of the Dealer Principal/General Manageraward, proudly sponsored by @abbeyautoline_ 🎉 A special mention to Marc Bunting @ShelbourneMotor for also achieving Highly Commended in this category! 👏

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the Dealer Group award, sponsored by @TradeBid_ is @ShelbourneMotor 🏆 Congratulations also to @TrustFordUK for receiving Highly Commended in the category!👏 Well done to the winner and all the shortlisted finalists! 🌟