USED CAR AWARDS
We’re back at The Brewery for our glittering event so hurry to get those votes in! Time is fast running out for nominations for the 2021 Car Dealer Used Car Awards.
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ealers are being encouraged to put themselves forward for recognition by the most prestigious awards in the used car industry – with more than 20 categories open for nominations. After coronavirus restrictions saw 2020’s Used Car Awards ceremony go digital, 2021's event – sponsored by Black Horse and hosted by TV’s Mr Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer – will return to The Brewery in London as a physical event. To be in the running for one of the industry’s most coveted awards, dealers only need to click the link below to be taken to the dedicated form – and it’ll take just minutes for them to submit their nominations. The highlight of the used car calendar will be held on the evening of Monday, November 29. The Brewery has agreed to only host the event if social distancing restrictions have been lifted. If they return for the winter, the event will be postponed and moved wholesale to 2022. Not only are dealers being encouraged to put themselves forward for nomination, but companies and suppliers are also being urged to snap up the last remaining tables and sponsorship packages – details are on the next page. Brewer said: ‘We know how desperately the industry wants to get back together and celebrate the amazing achievements it has pulled off since the start of the pandemic – and we’re sure the Used Car Awards will be it. ‘We’ve spoken at length to The Brewery and they are confident that the government’s road map out of these restrictions mean we will be able to hold the event as normal in November. ‘I can’t wait to see everyone again and enjoy the industry’s biggest Christmas party.’ Car Dealer founder James Baggott added: ‘We know that this event will only work if social distancing is a horrible memory and not in place. The venue is fully aware of that, too. We want people to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate as they would have done in the past. But we must ensure the event is safe and enjoyable. So if social distancing returns, we will simply move the event on to the same time of year in 2022. ‘We hope that’s not the case, but we want to give sponsors and those who have booked a table comfort that there is a plan. ‘Importantly, and for added comfort, we’ve decided not to bill anyone until we get a guarantee from the venue that the event can go ahead. ‘I can’t wait to see everyone again in person. It’ll be quite a party, that’s for sure.’ Sponsors that have already signed up for the event include GardX, iVendi, Carwow, the RAC Dealer Network and Auto Trader. The pre-dinner drinks and a post-awards fun casino are being hosted by eBay Motors Group, with an afterparty as well, to be hosted by GardX.
Click here to go to the Used Car Awards nominations form 14 | CarDealerMag.co.uk
We know how desperately the industry wants to get back together and celebrate its amazing achievements. Mike Brewer
Nominations close on October 1
