Since 1999 the IAEA has been supporting bodyshop's most highly contested Award

The first round is an online test, where competitors have 20 minutes to answer 30 multiple choice questions.

The top 12 results from the online test are be invited to take part in phone interviews with senior members of the IAEA. The top six from the interviews go through to the practical exam which is held at Thatcham Research

After the practical, the top four performers are invited to the bodyshop Event and Awards Ceremony, where the winner is announced - finalists get two places to the full Event.


Winners (company at time of the competition)
2021Jason Russell LV=
2020Jason Russell LV=
2019Russell Taylor Pentagon Ford
2018Chris Aplin LV=
2017Karen Ashton Axa
2016Karen Ashton Axa
2015Lee Marshall UKAARC
2014Karen Ashton Axa
2013Russell Taylor Lex Autolease
2012Chris Aplin Sidney H Hooper
2011Adrian Jukes Allianz
2010Adam Lannie GVS Bodyshops
2009Craig Codling NFU Mutual
2008Russell Taylor Motor Bodies Widnes
2007Andrew Starkey Nationwide ARC, Kidderminster
2006Walter Harris Sorensons (BMW) Motors Ltd, Kings Lynn
2005Andrew Starkey Gemini ARC, Kidderminster
2004Kevin Vokes Hammond ARC, Halesworth
2003Andrew Goodings Mill Car Clinic, West Boldon
2002Brian Bromfield Spraytech Coachworks
2001 (Joint winner)Darren Axon East Coast Cab & Chassis
2001 (Joint winner)Jim Nettleship CD Bramal
2000Dylan McHale ADR ARC Ltd, Rotherham
1999Paul Bridge Parkford Coachworks, Taplow

Russell Taylor VDA Award winner 2019, 2013 & 2008

Russell Taylor, VDA Award winner 2019, 2013 & 2008