Tyre Industry Awards 2026 Shortlist Recognises UK Trade Talent
Published:
August 5, 2026
Author:
James Lockwood
Ian Andrew, Executive Officer National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) at the Tyre Industry Awards 2025 | Image: The National Tyre Distributors Association
The National Tyre Distributors Association has announced the finalists for the Tyre Industry Awards 2026. The winners will be revealed at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Thursday 15 October. Sponsored by Maritime Cargo Services, the ceremony will recognise achievements spanning technical skills, apprenticeships, retail, manufacturing, sustainability and supply-chain operations.
Recognition across the tyre trade
The 2026 shortlist covers seven award categories and includes individual technicians alongside national, regional and independent tyre businesses.
The categories place workforce development alongside commercial performance. This reflects the industry’s continued focus on technician competence, recruitment and service standards.
Tyre News has also reported on the growth of NTDA-certified electric vehicle tyre training and the return of the Under Pressure technician competition.
Tyre Industry Awards 2026 finalists
Licensed Tyre Technician of the Year
Ventsislav Genadiev, Protyre Portsmouth Depot
Eddie Dootson, T & C Site Services
Kyle Pye, Halfords Commercial Fleet Services
Robbie Hook, Halfords Commercial Fleet Services
Sam Wood, Halfords Commercial Fleet Services
Tyre Apprentice of the Year
Holly Breen-Hall, Protyre Rugby
Nasratullah Noori, Protyre Autocare Slough
Marcus Woodhead, Soltyre Ltd, JWJ Bathgate
Leo Rainey, Kwik Fit Northern Ireland, Yorkgate
Tyre Manufacturer of the Year
Hankook Tyre UK
Pirelli Tyres Ltd
Continental Tyre Group Ltd
Prometeon
Best Tyre Workplace and Sustainability Initiative
Pirelli Tyres Ltd
Autogem Invicta Ltd
Continental Tyre Group Ltd
Halfords Commercial Fleet Services
Commercial and Specialist Tyre Award
Protyre
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