Peter Vosper leads NFDA award winners

29 April 2024

Peter Vosper received the NFDA Chairman’s Award at the 2024 Spring Ball last weekend, in recognition of his exceptional leadership, dedication and unwavering support for NFDA initiatives. The Vospers chairman was presented with the award by NFDA chairman David Newman.

Terence Donnelly, who was recently awarded an OBE by Princess Anne, received the Industry Personality of the Year in recognition of his pivotal role in establishing NFDA NI. Donnelly Group is Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned auto retailer.

Soper of Lincoln won the Green Dealer Award for under 10 sites, with head of business Bryan Sleaford receiving the award. Vertu Motors won the award for retailers over 10 sites, with chairman Andy Goss collecting the award.

Kia UK was Manufacturer Partner of the Year for its ongoing NFDA DAS success, BYD was Green Manufacturer of the Year and Metryx was Industry Partner of the Year.

The guest speaker was World Cup-winning All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick, and the event at the Grove in Watford, opened by NFDA chair Sue Robinson, was once again hosted by the inimitable Mark Durden-Smith. Almost £3000 was raised during the evening for industry charity Ben.

Tags: BYD, Donnelly Group, Kia, NFDA, Soper, Vospers

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