IAAF launches AFTAs as nominations open for 2026 awards

IAAF has launched the AFTAs – the Aftermarket Federation Trade Awards as its new identity for the annual awards programme, with nominations now officially open for 2026. The new-look awards will celebrate the businesses, products and achievements making an impact across the independent automotive aftermarket.

The new AFTA identity marks the next chapter for the IAAF’s annual awards, coinciding with the Conference and Awards’ move to The Vox at Resorts World Birmingham on 3 December 2026.

Six award categories are now open for nominations, recognising excellence across the passenger car and commercial vehicle aftermarket: 

·       Car Parts Distributor – 10+ branches

·       Car Parts Distributor up to 10 branches

·       CV Supplier of the Year

·       CV Parts Distributor of the Year

·       Car Parts Supplier – Service

·       Car Parts Supplier – Innovation

Nominations can now be submitted via the AFTAs online entry portal. Click here  

“The Aftermarket Federation Trade Awards (AFTAS) are the perfect place to celebrate the industry and highlight the incredible achievements of businesses and individuals within our sector”, said Mark Field, Chief Executive of the IAAF. “The launch of the AFTAs marks an exciting new chapter for the IAAF’s annual awards and gives the programme a distinct identity of its own.”

“At its heart, however, the purpose remains the same: to recognise the businesses, teams and achievements that make our aftermarket such a dynamic industry. With the Conference and Awards moving to The Vox this year, it felt like the right time to give the awards a new identity and build on their success.”