Garage Hive, the community-driven garage management system, played a leading role in supporting the 2025 Top Awards, with its Operations Manager, Dawn Metcalfe, serving as judge in the 4-6 employees Top Garage category.
The finals, held on Saturday 15 November at Delphi Academy in Warwick, brought together the UK’s most accomplished garages, technicians, and apprentices for a day of intense competition, practical challenges, and celebration.
“Judging Top Garage was an incredible experience,” said Dawn Metcalfe. “The level of skill, organisation, and professionalism on display was inspiring, and it was fantastic to see finalists supporting one another throughout the day.”
In her role as judge, Dawn assessed finalists on leadership, operational excellence, and customer service, drawing on her extensive industry experience to highlight the top independent workshops.
Garage Hive’s involvement underlined its ongoing commitment to workshops, celebrating garages that demonstrate innovation, dedication, and professionalism. Notably, four of the seven garage winners are Garage Hive users, reflecting the strong operational standards and data-driven processes embraced across its community.
This year’s Top Awards also introduced Top Apprentice, shining a light on the next generation of automotive talent alongside the established Top Technician and Top Garage competitions.
The day’s excitement culminated in an evening gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Coventry, where winners were celebrated before an audience of industry peers, sponsors, and media. Awards for Top Technician, Top Garage, Top Apprentice, and special categories were announced amid a spirited atmosphere of applause.
Ray Dilsons, Managing Director at Garage Hive, added: “The Top Awards perfectly align with our mission to champion independent garages and the people behind them. Seeing so many workshops using Garage Hive recognised at this level is a proud moment for us.”
For more information on how Garage Hive helps independent garages streamline operations and achieve excellence, visit www.garagehive.co.uk.
