Nomination and Entry Process

1. Nominations Phase (now closed) 

Submit a nomination today for yourself, a colleague or industry peer in the sector. 

To nominate, all you need to do is complete the nomination form and select the categories that are relevant to your nominee. 

Please note: a nomination is not an entry. Once the initial nomination process has closed, all nominees will be invited to submit an entry into the award categories they have been nominated for. Nominees will have 8 weeks to submit their formal entry.


2. Entry Phase (opens after nominations close) 

As the nomination period has closed, the awards are now open for formal entries. All nominees will be asked to submit an entry into the award categories they have been nominated for. Nominees can enter a different category if they wish to. The entry form will ask for further detail and ask statement like questions tailored to the awards category.


3. Judging Commences 

Our panel of industry experts will review all entries against the category criteria and devise a shortlist of the top entries in each category.


4. Shortlist Announced 

Our finalists will be announced on our event website and motortrader.com, in the magazine – print and online.  


5. Awards Night 

Join us at the inaugural Women in Motor Industry Awards for a night of networking and celebration – take part in the industry awards applauding women in the sector. The awards will be held on Thursday 4 December at Marriott Grosvenor Square, London. 


Criteria & Eligibility

  • The awards are open to women working in any role across the automotive sector including, but not limited to; design, manufacturing, engineering, research and development, supply chain, sales, aftersales, marketing, customer service, technology and finance
  • Nominees may also work in roles supporting the industry, such as sustainability consulting, procurement, or project management Individuals are required to nominate a colleague, yourself, a team or an organisation, which is the first stage of the process with a brief explanation for the reason for nomination
  • Once the nomination period has closed , nominees will be invited to submit a formal entry into the awards
  • Entries can be made in up to 3 categories only per team/organisation/individual
  • Nominees must have been working in the industry before 01st October 2024
  • Entrants for the awards can be based internationally but should have a UK presence within their job function