Final call for entries as The Blend Awards 2026 deadline approaches

29 July 2026  

Independent garages across the UK and Ireland have less than a week left to enter The Blend Awards 2026, with nominations closing at 23:59 on Tuesday, 4 August.

On Saturday, 10 October 2026, at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, The Blend Awards round off the annual independent garage conference and networking event.

This year’s evening ceremony will feature a special double-host line-up, with internationally acclaimed marketing executive, author, and behavioural science expert Rory Sutherland hosting the evening dinner, while community favourite Nikki Cowan of Cartopia will present the awards and celebrate the achievements of this year’s finalists.

Organisers are making a final call for entries across all categories, with a particular focus on encouraging smaller workshops and growing multi-site businesses to showcase their achievements.

 “Whether you run a small team of two or three technicians or operate across multiple sites, these awards are designed to give every ambitious garage a platform,” said Ray Dilsons, Event Director at The Blend.

“Entering takes minimal time, costs nothing, and gives your business and team national recognition. With the deadline only days away, we’re encouraging everyone to get their entries in before Tuesday night.”

Finalists will be announced on Friday, 11 September, before the winners are revealed at the Awards event.

Click here for more information and to enter