Automechanika’s ‘Thirty Under 30’ to celebrate young talent
Automechanika Birmingham has unveiled its own “Thirty Under 30” competition for this year’s trade show in June. The new awards feature is dedicated to recognising and celebrating exceptional young talent from across the whole automotive industry, including body repair, SMR and detailing.
Headline sponsored by Comma and partnered by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the AMB2025 Thirty Under 30 award will recognise individuals aged 30 or younger who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in the automotive industry.
Thirty Under 30 at AMB2025
It will include technicians to those in other key roles throughout the sector, and aims to be a celebration of the talent that is driving the automotive industry forward.
An expert panel of judges, including representatives from the IMI, Comma, School of Thought and Automechanika Birmingham, as well as Bodyshop magazine editor Simon Wait, will assess each entry based on key qualities such as passion for the industry, proven track record, career aspirations, forward-thinking, adaptability, resilience and courage.
Judges will also look for applicants who are shaping the industry and have gone above and beyond in their roles.
The final 30 will be celebrated at a Thirty Under 30 awards ceremony during Automechanika Birmingham 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham on the Ignite stage within the Motorvate Feature Area on 3 June.
The prize-giving event is free to attend and nominees are encouraged to invite colleagues and friends to join in the celebration.
Amazing talent
Agatha Pounds, marketing manager at Messe Frankfurt UK, said:
“We are excited to launch Automechanika Birmingham Thirty Under 30 as a way to not only celebrate the amazing talent already contributing to the automotive sector, but also to inspire the next generation to step up. This initiative is an opportunity for young professionals to showcase their hard work, achievements and vision for the future of the industry. We look forward to seeing the nominations and are excited to celebrate these outstanding individuals at Automechanika Birmingham in June 2025.”
Entries for Automechanika Birmingham Thirty Under 30 are free and open now, with the deadline for nominations being 25 April 2025.
The scheme is open to anyone working in the automotive industry who was born after 3 June 1994.
Eligible applicants include individuals working at businesses such as accident management companies, detailing and car care, tyre fitters, franchised dealerships, independent bodyshops and groups, independent garages, MOT centres, and multi-branch autocentres.
To apply or nominate someone, fill in the Thirty Under 30 submission form here.
