The 13th NTDA Tyre Industry Awards sponsored by Maritime Cargo Services will take place at a new venue in Birmingham, the Eastside Rooms, located close to the city centre. With a refreshed date and location, the NTDA saw an opportunity to revamp the awards themselves. By reducing the number of categories but broadening their scope across more sectors, each category will carry greater significance for its winner.
The 10 categories follow:
Licensed Tyre Technician of the Year sponsored by Hankook Tyre UK: The Licensed Tyre Technician of the Year award recognises an outstanding individual who exemplifies the highest standards of skill, professionalism, and commitment to ongoing development within the NTDA licensing framework, and who has made a measurable, positive impact on their business, customers, and the wider industry.
Tyre Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Milwaukee Tools UK: The Apprentice of the Year award recognises an outstanding individual who has shown exceptional progress, dedication, and professionalism during their apprenticeship, and who has made a measurable, positive contribution to their employer, colleagues, and customers.
Tyre Manufacturer of the Year: In an increasingly competitive and saturated marketplace, tyre manufacturers must go beyond delivering exceptional products and services to maintain and grow their market position. To stay ahead, manufacturers need to demonstrate innovation, excellence, and a commitment to both industry leadership and sustainability. This award will be presented to the tyre manufacturer that exemplifies the best in competitive manufacturing, outstanding service provision, and serves as a role model for its peers in the industry.
Best Tyre Environment & Sustainability Initiative sponsored by CAM Systems Ltd: This award is to recognise a tyre environmental and sustainability initiative that has delivered measurable. Entries should demonstrate how the initiative reduces environmental impact, supports the principles of the circular economy, and promotes sustainable practices beyond the product or service itself.
Best Tyre Training & Development Initiative sponsored by Autotech Group: Training and development are crucial to the future success of any business, and the tyre industry is home to some of the most outstanding training solutions for tyre technicians through both inhouse training teams and training providers. This award recognises training programmes, or initiatives that have led to significant, measurable, and positive improvements for their employees, business, customers, the wider industry.
Commercial & Specialist Tyre Award sponsored by Prometeon: NTDA tyre service providers play a vital role in keeping the industry moving. This award is dedicated to recognising an NTDA member that excels in delivering exceptional tyre services to both fleet and individual customers
Best Tyre Supply Chain Initiative sponsored by Black Circles: The tyre wholesale, distribution, and retail supply chain is diverse and constantly evolving, playing a vital role in keeping vehicles and industries moving. This award recognises a tyre supply chain business that demonstrates excellence in the provision of products and services, and has delivered significant, measurable, and positive impact for its customers, its business, and the wider industry.
Tyre Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Pirelli: The tyre retail sector is dynamic, competitive, and continually evolving, requiring businesses to combine professionalism, customer focus, and operational excellence. The Tyre Retailer of the Year award recognises a retailer that demonstrates outstanding performance across all aspects of their business from leadership and staff development to customer service, innovation, and community engagement.
Additionally, our honour awards which are not open for entries or sponsorship…
National Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Tyre Industry
Lifetime Achievement Award – Honorary Member
Being part of the ceremony whether you will be submitting an entry or booking to attend the evening, it is a valuable opportunity to celebrate those you work with and those making a difference across the industry.
The entry requirements booklet will be available, and NTDA members can submit their entries from 1st April 2026. For information on award sponsorships, please visit the ntda.co.uk
To book your place at the NTDA Annual Dinner and Awards, visit our website and follow the Events section to access the new online booking system. Tickets cost £275 plus VAT for non‑members and £220 plus VAT for members. Tables now seat 12 guests, so to reserve a full table you will need to book 12 individual places.