AM has added four categories to its 2005 Awards. The new awards will highlight the important role of van retail, recruitment, fast-fit and parts supply in the automotive industry.

LCV retailer of the year gives specialist networks and franchised dealers with a van sales operation an opportunity to gain recognition for their high standards of service. Assessment and judging will be carried out on similar criteria to the other retailer awards.

Staff recruitment is a major issue in the industry. AM’s timely recruitment award will honour the company with the coherent strategy.

The new fast-fit award is open to independent and franchised businesses. The best parts distributors, independent or franchised, will also be recognised by AM through sister title AutoTrade. The AutoTrade parts distributor of the year will be the company displaying outstanding levels of customer service, with a clear business development plan, and which can show its strategy is a financial success.

The AM Awards 2005 will be presented on February 17, 2005, at the Birmingham ICC. Application forms for every awards category are available by clicking on the ad on the left of the homepage or by calling Helen Bateman at AM on 01733 468259.