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The Remarketing Awards 2026 recognize the achievements of the finest vehicle fleet remarketing practices throughout Europe.
The Awards are open to companies active in international vehicle remarketing, including but not limited to:
OEMs, leasing companies, car rental companies, RV setters and consultants, remarketing service providers, auction platforms, technology providers, and refurbishment specialists.
The jury evaluates projects, products, strategies, or services that stand out in the field of international automotive remarketing and residual value management.
The ceremony will take place on 27 October 2026, in Lisbon.
Deadline to apply: July 4 !
The Remarketing Awards 2026 celebrates winners in four different categories:
Sam Heymans (Lizy)
Winner of the 2025 Innovation Award
Innovation Award 2026
This award celebrates an innovative project, product or service that contributes to the efficiency and transparency of international vehicle remarketing.
Previous winners: Cars2click (2022), AutoChat (2023), OPENLANE (2024), Lizy (2025)
Grainne van Berkum (Openlane Europe)
Winner of the 2025 Hall of Fame Award
Hall of Fame Award 2026
This award celebrates a person who over their career has contributed significantly to the development of the international vehicle remarketing industry in Europe. You can of course nominate yourself, but modesty suggests that you nominate someone else whom you deem worthy of inclusion into the Hall of Fame.
Previous winners: Wolfgang Reinhold - CARA president (2022), Peter Grøftehauge - CEO of Autorola (2023), Roland Gagel - Business Development Manager at Macadam (2024), Grainne van Berkum - President of Openlane Europe (2025).
Eva Hoonhout (Tesla)
Winner of the 2025 Car Manufacturer Award
Car Manufacturer Award 2026
This award celebrates an OEM-driven programme in international vehicle remarketing that supports residual value optimization, operational efficiency, and sales process effectiveness. This programme can be deployed at OEM level, or by their NSCs or importers.
Previous winners: Lynk & Co (2023), Skoda (2024), Tesla (2025)
NEW: Newcomer Award 2026
Honours a company successfully scaling its remarketing activities with strong growth potential in the international fleet and remarketing industry.
Previous winner: Lizy (2024), BIB Batteries (2025)