Record participation this year: More than 150 products are in the running for this year's Innovation Awards at Automechanika Frankfurt. This is the largest number of entries since the awards were launched. There were a particularly large number of submissions in the areas of workshop solutions, innovative parts, electromobility and AI.
In mid-July, the 17-member international jury met in Frankfurt and decided which of the companies were nominated for the awards. A total of 42 applicants were shortlisted in nine categories. The decision was based on the independent expert opinions of consultant Dr Gerhard Angerer and Alexander Wottge, project manager at the Institut für Automobilwirtschaft.
Reviewers
The two independent experts examine all applications in detail and draw up a shortlist of the best submitted innovations for the jury.
Dr. Gerhard Angerer
Consultant, formerly Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research
Alexander Wottge (M.A.)
Project Manager, ifa Institut für Automobilwirtschaft
Jury
With 17 automotive experts from all over the world, this year's Innovation Awards jury is even more international than before.
Okan ALTAN
Automotive Journalist FAST&BOLD, CarsNews.TV web portal, Auto Show magazine, Hafta magazine, N B Ekonomi business newspaper, AutoBest.org association
Hartmut Abeln
CEO TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG
Ben Brucato
Vice President, Membership & Engagement MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
Juan E. Cantarella
General Manager at AFAC (Association of Argentine Autoparts Manufacturers
Stuart Charity
CEO Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
Francisco Nicolas Gonzalez Diaz
Executive President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers´ Association INA
Dr. Axel Glanz
Managing Director, Innovationen Institut
Edwin Grabowski
Publisher carwashinfo
Detlef Peter Grün
Federal Guild Master and Vice President of the German Association of the Automotive Trade
Wolfgang Michel
Editor-in-chief »kfz-betrieb« und »Gebrauchtwagen Praxis« (Vogel Communications Group)
Jason Moseley
CEO IBIS Worldwide
Burkhard Riering
Publisher and Editor-in-chief „Automobilwoche“
Prof. Dr. Stefan Reindl
CEO of the Insititute for the Automotive Industry
Jakkie Olivier
RMI Board Member (Non-Executive Director), South Africa
Frank Schlehuber
Senior Consultant Market Affairs Clepa (European Association of Automotive Suppliers)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Schumacher
University of Wuppertal
Chair for Optimization of Mechanical Structures
Wang Xia
Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT),
Automotive Industry Branch
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content and excellence of the solution
- Economic effciency, user benefts, functionality and ease of use– market potential and relevance for the aftersales market
- Quality, durability and safety
- Sustainability, energy effciency, climate protection, environmental protection, conservation of resources
Festive award ceremony at the Automechanika
The winners of the Innovation Awards will only be announced at Automechanika Frankfurt. The selected companies will receive their awards at a festive awards ceremony on 10 September at 5 p.m. in the Harmonie Hall of the Congress Center.
The awards are presented in the following categories:
- E-Mobility & Innovative Drive Technologies (NEW)
- Data & Connectivity
- Workshop & Service Solutions
- Parts & Technology Solutions
- Body & Paint
- Car Wash & Care
- Commercial Vehicles
- AI & Digitalisation (NEW)
The jury has decided not to present an award in the Accessories & Customisation category this year.
Green Award
In addition to the advertised categories, the jury will also be awarding a special prize this year - the the Green Award for the most sustainable innovation among all submissions. Does the product make a significant contribution to environmental and climate protection? Is the solution characterised by a particularly careful use of natural resources? These were key questions for the judgement. Because material and energy efficiency and the lowest possible emissions balance are decisive factors in responsibly shaping the mobility of the future.
Special Innovation Awards show in Hall 3.0
All nominated products and the winners of the Innovation Awards will be presented in a special show in the Innovation4Mobility area in Hall 3.0 from 11 September.
Impressions of the Award Ceremony 2022
