Isuzu UK held its annual awards on 30 April, recognising performance across its 87-strong dealer network, with 15 categories covering sales, aftersales and individual contribution.
York Van Centre secured the overall Dealer of the Year title, alongside area Dealer of the Year and Finance Dealer of the Year awards. Eaglesham Garage in Glasgow was named Dealer of the Year for Excellence in Customer Service.
A Special Recognition Award was presented to George Mackenzie of Corrie Motors Isuzu in Inverness, acknowledging his long-standing contribution to the business and the brand.
Mackenzie began working in the family garage in 1968, with Isuzu added to the franchise in 2014.
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Individual contributions were also recognised through the Heroes of Isuzu awards, presented to Jason Ditchburn of Ditchburn Truck Services, Dave Matthews of Startin Tractors Isuzu and Mark Bond of Roger Young Isuzu.
Other category winners included Roger Young, which collected Parts Dealer of the Year for the third consecutive year, S&S Services in Ayr for Accessories Dealer of the Year, and David Taylor Garages for Marketing.
Alan Able, managing director of Isuzu UK, said: “We thank all our dealers for their ongoing enthusiasm and commitment to Isuzu UK. We have an exciting period ahead, with the launch of the recently showcased Isuzu D-Max 2.2 diesel pick-up and the first all-electric D-Max EV. These awards highlight the passion shared for the Isuzu brand as well as formally recognising dealers who have delivered exceptional performance within their businesses. We congratulate our winners and recognise all our Isuzu UK partners, as we power through the next 12 months with new products and a strong retail network.”
Tony Huggins, owner of York Van Centre, said: “Wow. I can only say ‘happy days’! We are very committed to Isuzu and we’ve won our fair share of awards, but to take three big titles this year is very special. Of course it’s the whole team that deserves the recognition: it simply wouldn’t happen without them, and after celebrating we’re all looking forward to another exciting year ahead.”
George Mackenzie, owner of Corrie Motors Isuzu in Inverness, said: “I’m just stunned, this award was so unexpected but of course, whilst it’s me who has been singled out it’s the team behind me that’s made this happen. There is a real family feel, both in our dealership and within Isuzu UK. It’s a great brand to be involved with and I’m incredibly honoured.”