It has been a landmark month for Shorade UK. We are incredibly proud to announce that our group has been named a finalist for two of the collision repair industry’s most respected national awards: Bodyshop Group of the Year and the Greener Bodyshop Award.
These shortlist nominations highlight our team’s hard work, technical expertise, and environmental commitment across all four of our UK sites.
1. Finalist: Bodyshop Group of the Year (Bodyshop Magazine Awards 2026)
Shorade has been shortlisted for the headline Bodyshop Group of the Year title at the upcoming 2026 Bodyshop Magazine Awards.
As one of the highest honours in the UK repair sector, this nomination celebrates independent group excellence, structural repair precision, and outstanding customer service across multiple locations. Operating as official manufacturer-approved repairers for world-leading luxury brands, including our long-standing status as a Porsche Recommended Repairer, this shortlist validates our team’s commitment to maintaining factory standards without compromise.
Award Ceremony: October 2026
2. Finalist: The Greener Bodyshop Award (2026)
Demonstrating our ongoing effort to reduce our environmental impact across all operations, Shorade has also been named a finalist for the main Greener Bodyshop Award at the 2026 Greener Bodyshop Awards.
This category recognises repairers actively embracing green initiatives, from energy-efficient bodyshop infrastructure and waste recycling schemes to sustainable repair techniques and eco-conscious supply chain management. Achieving shortlist status reflects how sustainable practice can go hand-in-hand with luxury vehicle repair, something we at Shorade a proud to say is fimrly instilled in our company ethos.
Award Ceremony: September 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena
Four UK Sites, One Dedicated Team
From initial damage assessment to final handover, these dual nominations belong to our entire workforce. Operating throughout our four UK sites at Bristol, Cannock, Cheltenham and Tonbridge, every technician, estimator, and support team member plays a vital role in upholding the Shorade standard.
“To be shortlisted as a finalist for both Bodyshop Group of the Year and the main Greener Bodyshop Award in a single month is an extraordinary achievement,” says Jon Biggins, Managing Director. “It proves that you can deliver elite, manufacturer-certified repair quality while actively driving greener, more sustainable solutions for the future of our industry.”
What This Means for Our Drivers & Partners
For our private clients, insurance partners, and regional dealership networks, these double finalist nominations offer continued confidence in our group:
– Uncompromising Standards: Certified technicians using 100% genuine OEM parts and factory-approved repair procedures across all four UK sites.
– Sustainable Operations: A commitment to lowering carbon footprints through modern, eco-friendly repair methods.
– Industry Leadership: Recognised nationally for operational quality, safety, and customer care.
We look forward to celebrating with our peers at the Coventry Building Society Arena in September and at the Bodyshop Magazine Awards in October. Thank you to our dedicated team, manufacturer partners, and loyal clients for your continued support!
To learn more about our manufacturer approvals or to request a repair estimate across any of our four UK locations, visit our contact page.
