The AM Awards judges have decided the shortlist of 2019 finalists, ahead of the UK motor industry's most anticipated awards ceremony, on February 7.

Held at the ICC Birmingham, the AM Awards 2019 will celebrate high achievers across 26 categories while acknowledging exemplary performance and innovation within the industry.

Familiar categories like Best in Customer Service and the AM Hall of Fame will feature alongside over four new additions, such as Supplier of the Year and The Community Hero Award.

The judging panel reviewed the entries, examined the audit results from BDO and determined the following AM Awards 2019 shortlist.

 

Used Car of the Year, sponsored by Car Care Plan

Finalists

• Audi A3
• Ford Fiesta
• Kia Sportage
• Nissan Qashqai
• Volkswagen Golf
• Volvo XC60

 

New Car of the Year, sponsored by Supagard

Finalists

• Ford Focus
• Jaguar I-Pace
• Kia Ceed
• Peugeot 508
• Volkswagen T-Roc
• Volvo XC40

 

Franchise Partner of the Year, sponsored by Autoweb Design

Finalists

• Ford of Britain
• Kia Motors (UK)
• Volvo Car UK

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Best New Product or Service

Finalists

• Alphera Financial Services
• Calldrip
• cap hpi
• David Utting Engineering
• EMaC

 

Best Marketing Strategy, sponsored by Motors.co.uk

Finalists

• Barretts
• Kia Motors UK
• Trustford

 

Best Use of Social Media, sponsored by Marketing Delivery

Finalists

• Carbase
• Marshall Motor Group
• Trustford

 

Best Website, sponsored by CarGurus

Finalists

• Arnold Clark Automobiles
• Bridgend Ford
• Buyacar.co.uk
• Carbase
• Gates
• Imperial Cars
• Sandicliffe Motor Group

 

Best in Customer Service, sponsored by EMaC

Finalists

• Arnold Clark Automobiles
• Buyacar.co.uk
• Cartime
• M&A Coachworks
• MB Motors Ballymena
• Motonet.com
• Westcars of Tiverton

 

Best Aftersales Team, sponsored by Gtechniq

Finalists

• J Edgar & Son
• Milcars Mazda
• Thame Cars

Best Sales Team – new or used, sponsored by Barclays Partner Finance

Finalists

• Alexanders Prestige
• Buyacar.co.uk
• Perrys Vauxhall of Dover
• Rygor Commercials

 

Best Fleet or Local Business Dealer, sponsored by MFG Group

Finalists

• Clive Brook Volvo
• Johnsons Fleet Services
• Norton Way Corporate Sales
• Trustford

 

The Community Hero Award, sponsored by Texaco Havoline

Finalists

• Arnold Clark Automobiles
• Aston Martin Cambridge
• Trustford

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Most improved Dealership, sponsored by BNP Paribas Personal Finance

Finalists

• Carbase
• Marshall Volkswagen Newbury
• MB Motors Ballymena
• Mercedes-Benz of Preston
• Westcars of Tiverton

 

Best Used Car Dealer – Independent, sponsored by Santander Consumer Finance

Finalists

• Alexanders Prestige
• Carbase
• Cartime
• Imperial Cars
• MB Motors Ballymena
• Motonet.com
• Thame Cars

 

Best Used Car Dealer – Franchised, sponsored by Autoclenz

Finalists

• Arnold Clark Automobiles
• Lookers Skoda Newcastle
• Perrys Vauxhall of Canterbury
• Roadside (Garages)

 

Best New Dealership, sponsored by RAPID RTC

Finalists

• RRG Skoda of Bolton
• Perrys Fordstore Chesterfield

 

Best Dealership, sponsored by Rhino Events

Finalists

• Milcars Mazda
• Newmans Suzuki
• Perrys Ford Chesterfield
• Swansway Wrexham Volkswagen

 

Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Copeland Automotive Recruitment

Finalists

• Alphera Financial Services
• Aston Barclay
• Cap hpi
• Ivendi
• Rapid RTC

 

Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by carwow

Finalists

• Hyundai
• Kia
• Seat
• Volvo

 

AM People Investor Award, sponsored by Autoprotect

Finalists

• Arnold Clark Automobiles
• Holden & Holden
• John Clark Motor Group

 

Dealer Principal/General Manager of the Year, sponsored by LTK Consultants

Finalists

• Lee Gibbs, Imperial Cars Southampton
• Richard Gough, Mercedes-Benz of Preston
• Steve Puttock, Westcars of Tiverton
• Chris Ward, Milcars Mazda
• Karl White, Thame Cars
• Gary Wood, Swansway Wrexham Volkswagen

 

Best Dealer Group – up to 10 sites, sponsored by Diamondbrite Automotive

Finalists

• Gravells of Kidwelly
• John Banks Motor Group
• Porsche Retail Group

 

Best Dealer Group – more than 10 sites, sponsored by DSG Finance

Finalists

• Imperial Cars
• Trustford

Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by Premia Solutions 

Finalists

• Winner to be announced on the night

Dealer Group of the Year, sponsored by Black Horse 

• Winner to be announced on the night 

AM Hall of Fame, sponsored by Shell 

Finalists

• Winner to be announced on the night 

 

Hosted by Lisa Snowdon, of Strictly Come Dancing and BBC's Royal Ascot fame, the AM Awards 2019 promises to entertain while celebrating success.

Guests will be served an indulgent three-course meal and, once the trophies have been awarded, offerered networking opportunities in Birmingham's glitzy ICC.

The ceremony will conclude with a performance from stand-up comedian Hal Cruttenden who has previously appeared on Have I Got News for You and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. 

Once the bar has opened, guests can catch up with old friends or retreat to the quieter "chill-out lounge" to network with clients. 

This year, Aston Barclay will be treating attendees to some immersive fun in the VR Entertainment Zone and the Anki Overdrive racing system. 

With a variety of table and ticket packages to suit all budgets, the AM Awards 2019 is set to once again be the most anticipated industry event of the year. We hope to see you there.

Watch the highlights from 2018