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Thu 15 Oct 2026 · Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Gala Dinner & Awards

An unforgettable black-tie evening celebrating excellence across the parking industry, dinner, dancing and the IPC Awards, all in support of our chosen charity, Reuben's Retreat.

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Evening agenda


TimeItem
18:30 – 19:20Gala Dinner Reception Drinks
19:20Seats & Gala Dinner
21:00Awards
21:20Charity Card Game
Live Auction
Raffle
22:00Charity Casino
Live Band
Music & Entertainment
23:30Charity Casino Winner Announced
01:00Carriages
01:00Late Supper in the Hotel Bar (Hotel Guests Only)

The IPC Awards


The IPC Awards have quickly gained a reputation as one of the most coveted awards in the UK parking industry. The 2026 IPC Awards celebrate parking industry excellence across eight categories.

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01
Young Parking Person of the Year

For nominees 25 years or younger. Highlights emerging talent, open to nominate any parking employee, consultant or contractor making a significant, consistent contribution to their team and the wider sector.

Finalists
Smart Parking Limited logo
Smart Parking Limited
Lisa Swallow
Euro Parking Services logo
Euro Parking Services
Eve Smith
One Parking Solution logo
One Parking Solution
Jack Reeves
Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions Ltd logo
Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions Ltd
Katie Hamlyn
National Parking Control logo
National Parking Control
Gracie Blenkinsop
Unity5 logo
Unity5
River Leisk
02
Parking Team of the Year

Recognises employees who work well with others to achieve a common goal or objective.

Finalists
ZZPS Limited logo
ZZPS Limited
University of Birmingham logo
University of Birmingham
Car Parking Services Team
Arrive logo
Arrive
Field Service Operations Team
Excel Parking logo
Excel Parking
Central Payments Office (CPO)
Ocean Parking logo
Ocean Parking
Back Office Parking Services Team
One Parking Solution logo
One Parking Solution
Office Administration Team
Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions Ltd logo
Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions Ltd
Business Processing Unit
Unity5 logo
Unity5
Unity5 Customer Success Team
Agena Group logo
Agena Group
Agena Group's Environmental & Engagement Team
03
Parking Attendant of the Year

Honours those interacting with drivers and the public daily — recognising outstanding customer service, communication skills and community involvement.

Finalists
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council logo
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Darren Perry, Senior Civil Enforcement Officer
Excel Parking logo
Excel Parking
Abdul Minar
Euro Parking Services logo
Euro Parking Services
Tufael Ahmed
One Parking Solution logo
One Parking Solution
Richard Mussell (Richie)
National Parking Control logo
National Parking Control
Muhammad 'Dani' Zafar
Agena Group logo
Agena Group
Abdi Dalab, Static Parking Attendant
04
Parking Technology Award

Acknowledges advancements in parking management systems — hardware, a device or a system enhancing efficiency and customer-friendliness.

Finalists
Twin logo
Twin
Pay Anytime Payment Flow
National Blue Badge logo
National Blue Badge
Digi-Badge: Digitising the Blue Badge
Transfer 360 logo
Transfer 360
The last paper-based process in parking, digitised
Autopay Technology logo
Autopay Technology
Interactive Permit Management Solution
National Persistent Evader Database (NPED) logo
National Persistent Evader Database (NPED)
Transforming vehicle compliance through national behavioural intelligence
JustPark logo
JustPark
EventPass
Euro Parking logo
Euro Parking
ParkMate – Blue Parking
Parkso logo
Parkso
Parking payment platform
ScanNeo Ltd logo
ScanNeo Ltd
One pass, everything the street is doing
MAV Systems Ltd logo
MAV Systems Ltd
AI-Powered GhostPlate Detection and Vehicle Intelligence
Unity5 logo
Unity5
Unity5 AI Responses & Intelligent Appeals
Empira logo
Empira
Case Selection Algorithm: smarter, fairer parking recovery, built to scale across debt
Taranto Sure Park logo
Taranto Sure Park
An End-to-End Solution for Car Parking Management and Enforcement
05
Special Projects Award

For a project or pilot scheme that successfully addressed a particular challenge, supporting customers, colleagues or the community, or advancing the parking code of practice.

Finalists
NPED logo
NPED
Transforming vehicle compliance through national behavioural intelligence
Excel Parking logo
Excel Parking
London Southend Airport Express Pick Up & Drop Off
Ocean Parking logo
Ocean Parking
Moorgate Car Park and Service Yard, Bury
One Parking Solution logo
One Parking Solution
OPS & NPM CCTV Team
ScanNeo Ltd logo
ScanNeo Ltd
Signs in focus, on every patrol
Disabled Motoring UK logo
Disabled Motoring UK
Accessible EV Europe Road Trip
06
Parking Partnerships Award

Highlights collaborative efforts across local authorities, companies, professional bodies, campaign groups and other stakeholders.

Finalists
YourParkingSpace logo
YourParkingSpace
NSL Manchester and Barnabus Homeless Shelter logo
NSL Manchester and Barnabus Homeless Shelter
Marston Holdings, Trafford Council and NSL logo
Marston Holdings, Trafford Council and NSL
Euro Parking Services logo
Euro Parking Services × Hexnode
Excel Parking logo
Excel Parking
Ocean Parking logo
Ocean Parking
ScanNeo Ltd and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham logo
ScanNeo Ltd and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
MAV Systems Ltd, NPED Services Ltd and Go2Sim logo
MAV Systems Ltd, NPED Services Ltd and Go2Sim
Imperial Civil Enforcement and Ezee Park Limited logo
Imperial Civil Enforcement and Ezee Park Limited
NPED and Unity5 logo
NPED and Unity5
07
Customer Service Excellence Award

Celebrates individuals or teams delivering outstanding customer experience, problem resolution, accessibility improvements and service innovations.

Finalists
YourParkingSpace logo
YourParkingSpace
The YourParkingSpace Customer Service Team
Park Direct UK Ltd logo
Park Direct UK Ltd
Alisha Kullar
Excel Parking logo
Excel Parking
Anna Chambers
Ocean Parking logo
Ocean Parking
Andrea Faur, Senior Account Manager
Agena Group logo
Agena Group
Courtney Richards, Customer Service Team
Debt Recovery Plus logo
Debt Recovery Plus
Karen Maddock
08
Health & Safety Excellence Award

Highlights organisations prioritising staff and public safety through strong policies, training and risk management.

Finalists
Smart Parking Limited logo
Smart Parking Limited
Richard Shepherd
Euro Parking Services logo
Euro Parking Services
EPS Operations, Technical & Field Teams
Awards Entry Deadline
Monday 21 September 2026
Shortlist Announcement
28 September 2026
Winners Awards Ceremony
15 October 2026

On the night: charity games


Autopay charity game card
Sponsored by Autopay
Charity card game

£20 per entry. Buy your card on the night for a chance to win a diamond necklace.

Omne pay and play casino chips
Sponsored by Omne
Pay & play casino

Buy casino chips on the night to play at the tables — winners take home an Amazon gift card worth £500, £300 or £100.

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Live raffle

Buy raffle tickets on the night for a chance to win prizes donated by generous members of the sector.

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Live auction

Bid in the room on live auction lots donated by generous members of the sector.

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Silent auction

Place your bid on the silent auction, with a wide range of luxury items and experiences.

View lots

Join us for the gala

Black tie, best behaviour optional. Tables and tickets available now — email Fiona to book yours.

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Last year's gala


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