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This pack contains information about the Industry Hero awards, detailing why and how to enter as well as judging criteria and important timings.

Nominations are open for the BVRLA’s Industry Hero Awards, sponsored by Close Brothers Leasing, giving members the opportunity to celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond. Three winners - including one team - will be announced on 5 March at the association’s black-tie Annual Dinner, at the new venue of the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

The BVRLA is delighted to announce that BYD will return as the headline sponsor for the 2025 Annual Dinner. Next year’s event is taking place on Wednesday 5 March as it moves to a new venue, the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

The ultimate opportunity to reconnect with friends, forge new connections, and revel in spectacular entertainment is moving to a new venue for 2025, with the March event set to be bigger than ever. On Wednesday  5 March 2025, the association is hosting the event at the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

Another sell-out Annual Dinner welcomed 850 members and their guests last week. Through a small selection of awards and address from the association Chair, plus unparalleled networking opportunities and exceptional entertainment, the event celebrated the contributions of the industry and the individuals that push progress.

Steve Cocks of Lex Autolease has been named as the latest recipient of the Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award. Presented at the BVRLA Annual Dinner last week, the award recognises an individual leading the way in their support for the industry.

Steve Cocks of Lex Autolease has been named as the latest recipient of the Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award. Presented at the BVRLA Annual Dinner, the award recognises an individual leading the way in their support for the industry.

Limited spaces are available for the highlight of the rental and leasing calendar, the BVRLA Annual Dinner.

Members can still secure their seat as the final touches are being made to the BVRLA Annual Dinner. Individual places and seats in small groups are available, meaning that members don’t need to fill a table of 10 to be able to experience the must-attend event of the year.

The deadline is fast approaching for members to nominate their stand-out colleagues for this year’s Industry Hero awards. Submissions are free and need to be in by 5pm this Friday, with winners to be announced at the black-tie Annual Dinner on Thursday 7 March.

With only two months to go until the BVRLA Annual Dinner returns, there are now just ten tables available for the must-attend event of the year.

Nominations are open for the BVRLA’s Industry Hero Awards, giving members the chance to nominate admired colleagues and see them receive the recognition they deserve. Three winners – including a team for the first time – will be announced on 7 March at the association’s black-tie Annual Dinner.