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5th Annual Automotive Service Provider Awards 2026

The prestigious 5th Annual Automotive Service Provider Awards 2026, organized by the NIKKAN Automotive Newspaper, recently announced its recipients. Under the leadership of President Makiko Hanai, the event showcases outstanding contributions in the automotive service sector in three key areas: Innovation, Management Improvement, and Social Contribution. This year, the awards received applications from 55 companies, making it a highly competitive field. Following a rigorous selection process conducted by a panel of seven external judges, a total of ten winners were recognized, comprising eight category winners and two special judges' awards. The ultimate honor, the NIKKAN Automotive Newspaper Grand Prize, will be revealed during the awards ceremony scheduled for April 20, 2026, at the InterContinental Tokyo Bay.

Award Recipients

Innovation Category

• - Branding Award: Aoki Automotive Sales & Maintenance Co., Ltd. (Kawasaki City, Saitama Prefecture)
• - DX Award: Taiyo Automobile Co., Ltd. (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture)

Management Improvement Category

• - Operational Efficiency Award: Izumi Automobile Co., Ltd. (Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture)
• - Employee Satisfaction Award: Yamamoto Diesel Industry Co., Ltd. (Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
• - Specialization Enhancement Award: Kudo Automobile Co., Ltd. (Yahatanihonmatsu City, Kitakyushu)

Social Contribution Category

• - Community Contribution Award: Akasaki Daihatsu Co., Ltd. (Kito Town, Tottori Prefecture)
• - Wellness Award: Asahi Motors Co., Ltd. (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture)
• - Diversity Award: Aizawa Corporation (Auto.M’s) (Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture)

Special Judges' Awards

• - Seibii Co., Ltd. (Minato City, Tokyo)
• - Ichiki Juku Auto Craft Association (Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture)

Awards Ceremony Details

The awards ceremony will take place on April 20, 2026, at 16:00 at the InterContinental Tokyo Bay. Media representatives interested in covering the event are encouraged to contact the Automotive Service Provider Awards Office for arrangements.

About the Automotive Service Provider Awards

This award aims to recognize automotive service providers who showcase visionary management practices and ongoing contributions to their communities in light of changing market environments. These awards serve as examples of excellence and are intended to set a standard within the automotive repair industry.

About NIKKAN Automotive Newspaper

Founded in February 1929, the NIKKAN Automotive Newspaper has continuously monitored the development of the automotive industry. As a specialized publication, it is dedicated to providing valuable information to its readers. Through its headquarters and extensive network of branches across the country, it covers a wide range of topics from development and production to the dealerships, reflecting the current state of the automotive industry.

For Media Inquiries

For press inquiries and further information about the awards, please contact:
NIKKAN Automotive Newspaper Automotive Service Provider Awards Office
Phone: 03-5777-2621
Email: [email protected]

Let us celebrate these remarkable achievements in the automotive service industry and look forward to a night of recognition and inspiration in 2026!