Intelligent Instructor presents annual awards

Awards have been presented to celebrate the “dedicated individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve standards in the driver training field”.

The Intelligent Instructor Awards 2025 saw more than 2,000 instructors nominated by their learners and 8,500 public votes from driving instructors nationwide. 

The final winners were determined through a combination of public votes and a ranking by an independent judging panel.

The winners are as follows:

• Car Supplier of the Year – Dualdrive
• Driving Instructor Car of the Year – Volkswagen Polo
• Community Champion of the Year – Pass N Go Driving School
• Product of the Year – Confident Drivers Website & Podcast
• Rising Star of the Year – Garry Thomas, BSM
• Driving Instructor Insurer of the Year – Adrian Flux
• Professional Support Provider of the Year – ADI Network
• Local Driving Instructor Association of the Year – Southern Driving Instructor Association
• Content Creator of the Year – The Instructor Podcast
• Marketing Campaign of the Year – ‘The Hide & Shriek Challenge’, Driving Test Success
• Green Driving School of the Year – Vicky’s Driving Tuition
• Training Provider of the Year – Bill Plant Driving School
• Special Educational Needs Provider of the Year – William Merritt Centre Driving School
• Regional Driving School of the Year – Cowley’s School of Motoring
• National Driving School of the Year – Bill Plant Driving School
• National Driving Instructor of the Year – Paul Connelly, PJC Driver Training
• Services to the Driver Training Industry – John Rogers

Richard Storrs, founder of Intelligent Instructor, said: “The Intelligent Instructor Awards were launched in 2019, and every year we are astounded by the level of participation and quality of entries. 

“This year was no exception, with a record number of nominations and votes. The growing popularity of the awards enhances the credibility of our winners and reinforces their prestige within the industry. 

“Our goal is to recognise and celebrate the dedicated individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve standards in the driver training field.”

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