Magherafelt's iGen Autos wins big at Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards

Aaron McGrath and Paul Donnelly proudly accept the Medium Independent Dealer award from Shannon Baker, Affiliation & Partnerships Manager at Codeweavers, category sponsor.placeholder image
Aaron McGrath and Paul Donnelly proudly accept the Medium Independent Dealer award from Shannon Baker, Affiliation & Partnerships Manager at Codeweavers, category sponsor.

The event celebrated the region’s top motoring talent and achievements.

iGen Autos Ltd celebrated a big win at the 2024 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards, which took place at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast. The event celebrated the region’s top motoring talent and achievements.

The awards, which were sponsored by Used Cars NI, attracted over 600 industry professionals as 40 of Northern Ireland's top motoring businesses, and professionals, competed across 21 prestigious award categories.

Magherafelt-based iGen Autos Ltd proudly took home the award for Medium Independent Dealer, a true testament to their dedication to exceptional service and quality within the motor industry.

With a combined 30 years of experience within the sector, good friends Aaron and Paul progressed from successful careers within the motor finance industry to realise their dream of offering a better way of selling cars.

With a wealth of industry knowledge and contacts, they took their shared vision and founded iGen Autos.

iGen pride themselves on incorporating all the latest technologies within the buying journey, allowing the customer to complete their purchase seamlessly from the comfort of their own home, whilst still catering to the traditional purchase styles.

This award highlights iGen Autos’ commitment to delivering a top-tier experience to customers and solidifies their reputation as a leading independent dealer in Northern Ireland.

Stephen Kelly, Chief Executive Officer at Used Cars NI said, “We are truly honoured to be part of an event that highlights the individuals and businesses setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ireland’s vibrant motor industry. Being in the room with so many exceptional professionals is a testament to the strength, innovation, and dedication that keep our sector moving forward,

"These awards are more than just recognition—they showcase the passion, resilience, and relentless hard work that drive our industry forward year after year. They are a celebration of the ingenuity and dedication that not only fuel our progress but also inspire us all to reach new heights, set higher standards, and continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Northern Ireland’s automotive sector," he added.

The independent judging panel of the 2024 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards was chaired by Sandy Burgess, Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Motor Trade Association. 

The panel of esteemed industry leaders included Vic Covey, former Director of The Scottish Motor Racing Club and Fellow of The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association, and Martin Hutchinson, former Chief Executive of Transport Training Services and Sector Skills representative for the NI Retail Motor Industry.

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