The Irish Motor Industry converged recently for the inaugural Irish Motor Industry Awards to celebrate the successes of the last year. Backed by SIMI and sponsored by Castrol Professional, the awards ceremony honoured those businesses that have demonstrated excellence and best practice in the face of very challenging market conditions.
Over 250 of the Motor Industry’s senior figures attended the first ever awards ceremony of its kind, held at Killashee House Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare. Legendary Irish international football star, Ronnie Whelan, presented the trophies to the award winners.
The winners of the 2010 SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in association with Castrol Professional are:
Aftersales Operation of the Year: Joe Duffy Motors, Dublin
Franchise Dealer of the Year: Cavanaghs of Charleville
Retail Operation of the Year: Cunningham Higgins, Galway
Innovation of the Year: Merlin Car Auctions
Unsung Hero of the Year: The Drogheda SIMI Members
Pictured at the presentation of the award for Aftersales Operation of the Year to Joe Duffy BMW were (LtoR): Dave Watson, Head of Castrol Professional in Ireland; Mark Bradley, Dealer Principal, Joe Duffy BMW, Ronnie Whelan & Alan Nolan, Director General
Pictured at the presentation of the award of Franchise Dealer of the Year to Cavanagh’s of Charleville Ltd were (LtoR): Dave Watson, Castrol, Hugh Sheehy, Marketing Manager, Cavanagh’s, Ronnie Whelan, & Alan Nolan, SIMI.
