REBECCA WINS THROUGH TO FINALS OF BODYSHOP PAINT AWARDS

NEWS FROM BELLS RENAULT

For immediate release: Tuesday, 2^nd August 2011

A staff member at Renault dealer Bells of Crossgar has reached the finals of a national competition to find the best car paint technicians in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Rebecca Wilson, aged 18, from Ballynahinch, works at Renault dealer Bells of Crossgar and also studies at Mallusk training college Riverpark Training. It was Riverpark Training who nominated her to take part in the competition held by IMI Awards in the ‘Outstanding Technical Student – Paint category.’

She was one of three shortlisted in the category based on her achievement and progression, as well as her resourcefulness, enthusiasm and teamwork. She received her finalist certificate at IMI Awards’ annual outstanding achievers event which celebrates the achievements of automotive students and staff from IMI Awards approved centres. 

The prestigious event, sponsored by Euro Car Parts, was held at Fanshaws in Hertfordshire recently and Rebecca was presented with her certificate and a cheque from HRH Prince Michael of Kent.

Prince Michael of Kent said: “I am delighted to present these awards as they provide an opportunity to showcase the hard work, dedication and true passion that exists within the automotive sector today.  I would also like to offer my personal congratulations to individuals and training providers; you should all feel extremely proud of your outstanding achievements.”

For more information on Bells Renault on Downpatrick Road, Crossgar, call 02844 833233 or click onto www.bellscrossgar.com.

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1.    Rebecca Wilson receives her certificate for paint from HRH Prince Michael of Kent

About IMI Awards:

IMI Awards Limited is the leading awarding body for the retail motor industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of national qualifications, both technical and non-technical and the only awarding body which is totally focused on the skills requirements of the automotive sector.  We offer an unrivalled range of motor industry qualifications that demonstrate skills and competence, the foundation of a successful career. 

IMI Awards also offers Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) assessments via our network of approved centres. If your organisation offers training, you may be interested in Quality Assured Awards (QAA). QAA is a well established initiative from IMI Awards designed to formally recognise training programmes throughout the retail motor industry.