Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars 2025, an initiative run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, celebrates the up-and-coming stars of the British automotive industry.

The industry’s top rising stars will be announced at a ceremony on 30 April. 

The top candidates will be selected from the following areas of the car industry: Retail, manufacturing, operations, talent, PR and communications, purchasing, sales, vehicle development and government affairs.

In addition, there will be an apprentice category.

Information on each category is detailed below.

A winner will be selected in each category, with an overall victor then chosen from that shortlist.

Nominations for this year's awards have now closed. Please check back on 30 April for the full list of winners.

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