The Blend Awards: What the judges are really looking for
Update: 2025-06-27
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In this episode of The Blend Podcast, host Mike Ruff is joined by fellow Blend Awards judges Hayley Pells, Policy and Public Affairs Lead at the IMI, and Andy Crook of Atomic Success.
Together, they lift the lid on the judging process behind The Blend Awards, an industry celebration that recognises the outstanding achievements of independent garages across the UK and Ireland.
We cover the importance of anonymised submissions, the common entry mistakes to avoid, and how simply entering an award can help garage owners reflect on their progress, identify areas for improvement, and boost team morale. The judges also also explain how the judging panel distinguishes between good and truly exceptional businesses.
Entries for the 2025 Blend Awards are now open and can be submitted via The Blend website until 11:59 pm on Friday, 8 August. Finalists will be revealed on 8 September, ahead of the awards ceremony on 18 October at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
Together, they lift the lid on the judging process behind The Blend Awards, an industry celebration that recognises the outstanding achievements of independent garages across the UK and Ireland.
We cover the importance of anonymised submissions, the common entry mistakes to avoid, and how simply entering an award can help garage owners reflect on their progress, identify areas for improvement, and boost team morale. The judges also also explain how the judging panel distinguishes between good and truly exceptional businesses.
Entries for the 2025 Blend Awards are now open and can be submitted via The Blend website until 11:59 pm on Friday, 8 August. Finalists will be revealed on 8 September, ahead of the awards ceremony on 18 October at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
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