9WERKS, the UK’s leading online platform and community for Porsche enthusiasts, has announced its inaugural Awards event, which will reward excellence across the Porsche industry.
Businesses and personalities from the world of Porsche sales, servicing, tuning and restoration will be recognised at the black tie event on Thursday 7 April.
Voting will be open to the public, with Richard Aucock and Tim Pitt from Motoring Research among the judges on the expert panel.
Tony Hatter answers your questions
Guest of Honour at the 9WERKS Awards will be former Porsche chief designer, Tony Hatter (pictured above in the one-off 911 Turbo gifted to Louise Piech, daughter of Ferdinand Porsche, for her 70th birthday).
Hatter’s work includes the 993-generation Porsche 911, Carrera GT supercar and Le Mans-winning 911 GT1.
The event, which has limited tickets remaining, takes place in the unique setting of Shorade Accident Repair, an official Porsche Recommended Repairer in Cannock, Staffordshire. Guests will enjoy canapés and drinks on arrival, buffet food and an audience Q&A with Tony Hatter. A licensed bar will also be on-site.
Vote for your winners
There are nine categories in the 9WERKS Awards, with voting split between the public and a panel of qualified experts. To take part, simply sign in to 9WERKS – membership is free – and choose your winners.
The categories awaiting your votes are:
Best Porsche Sales – SpecialistBest Porsche Servicing – SpecialistBest Official Porsche CentreBest 9WERKS Radio GuestBest Porsche TunerBest Restoration ProjectBest International Porsche SpecialistOutstanding Customer ExperiencePersonality Of The Year
Companies nominated include Paragon Porsche, Wrightune, JZM, RPM Technik, Jonathan Franklin Cars, Shorade Accident Repair and Heritage Parts Centre.
Derek Bell MBE and Mark Sumpter are among the nominees for Best 9WERKS Radio Guest.
By enthusiasts, for enthusiasts
9WERKS founder Lee Sibley said: “The Awards celebrates excellence in our Porsche industry, with 9WERKS seen as the independent bedrock for promoting and upholding these core requirements of quality and customer service expected by brand enthusiasts.”
A limited number of tickets are still available for the 9WERKS Awards, priced at £40 each. Follow this link to reserve your place today.
9WERKS has also partnered with The Moat House hotel in Stafford for overnight accommodation. Call 01785 712217 and quote ‘9WERKS Awards’ for a discounted rate of £120 for a double room or £100 for a single room. Both prices include breakfast. Alternatively, the Birmingham North Holiday Inn is also nearby.
More Porsche content
Look out for news of the 9WERKS Awards winners in early April. In the meantime, visit the website for photos of the forthcoming Porsche 992 hybrid, a video with the radical Panamericana concept and a buying guide for the 991.1 Carrera.
You’ll also find more Porsche news and reviews on Motoring Research, including our verdict on the Taycan Sport Turismo electric estate.
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