The BIG Awards

The automotive community came together in a show of support at the Independent Garage Association (IGA) BIG Awards 2023, raising £10,000 for the automotive charity Ben to help the charity continue to provide vital support to the automotive sector. Stuart James, IGA CEO, comments: “I want to extend my thanks to everyone who generously donated […]

Celebrating excellence in the independent garage sector, the BIG Awards 2023, hosted by the Independent Garage Association (IGA), was once again a huge success. This year’s award winners took home a share of a £50,000 prize pot, with each award winner receiving a £1,000 cash prize from the IGA. Stuart James, CEO of the Independent […]

Ticket sales for the highly anticipated BIG Awards have now officially closed. The excitement is building as we eagerly await the event that promises to be a night to remember for those in attendance. The stage is set for an extraordinary night, a celebration that will not only honour the exceptional accomplishments of the independent […]

Have you got your tickets yet? Ticket sales end 11:59pm on Tuesday 29th August! Time is running out to join us on Friday 22nd September 2023 at Leicester City Football Club for an unforgettable night celebrating Britain’s best independent garages. Hosted once again by ITV and Sky Sports regular Mark Durden-Smith, the evening will put […]

Have you secured your tickets to The BIG Awards 2023? There are 39 finalists across 16 awards categories, providing an opportunity for all aspects of the industry to achieve recognition of their efforts. Each finalist has earned their position by being a standout operation or individual within their category. Join us at the awards evening […]

The eagerly awaited list of finalists for this year’s British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards has been revealed by the Independent Garage Association (IGA). There are 39 finalists across 16 awards categories, providing an opportunity for all aspects of the industry to achieve recognition of their efforts. Each finalist has earned their position by being a […]

The 2023 BiG Awards judges have been busy reviewing and assessing all the entries for this year’s awards.  Frank Harvey, Head of Member Services, has been one of the judges travelling the length and breadth of the UK to visit entrants at their garages. He said: “Once again we’re seeing a really high quality field […]