Professor Jim Saker, director of the Centre of Automotive Management at Loughborough University’s Business School and AM contributor, has joined the AM Awards' judging panel.

He takes the place of Martin Taylor who has stepped down to focus on business opportunities.

Prof Saker (pictured) is also a vice-president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Also a company called Headstream, with clients including GAP, IBM, McLaren, and B&Q, will be providing assistance in the judging of the digital categories, particularly the new best social media campaign category.

Maeve O’Sullivan, its group content director, spoke at the recent AM Digital Dealer Conference on the most influential brands in social media.

> Our inbox and letterbox are now open to entries to our awards. If you would like to enter yourself, your company, a colleague or a team please find out more at the AM Awards' website or call Luke Clements on 01733 468325.