The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) hosted its 96th Annual Dinner and 12th Tyre Industry Awards, where Hankook Tyre UK won the “Tyre Industry Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year” award.
Awards Ceremony
Sponsored by Maritime Cargo Services, NTDA held its 96th Annual Dinner, together with the 12th Tyre Industry Awards, on 9 October at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes. TV Presenter Mark Durden-Smith hosted the evening alongside NTDA Chief Executive Officer Ian Andrew and National Chairman Martin O’Brian. The event attracted around 570 guests from across the industry, gathering together to celebrate innovation and achievements within the sectors.
Hankook Tyre UK won “Tyre Industry Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year” sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights, underscoring the increasing emphasis of the industry on sustainability and responsible business operations. The judges commented: “Hankook’s view is that the future of mobility extends beyond Electric Vehicles. True innovations mean embedding sustainability, circularity, and responsibility into every aspect of automotive manufacturing — including tyre production. Hankook has invested heavily in using recycled and renewable materials alongside energy-efficient production processes, receiving global recognition by Time Magazine and Statista as one of the ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2025.” This is the second time Hankook has won this award, previously taking home the trophy in 2023.
Chang Yool Han, Managing Director of Hankook Tyre UK, expressed his delight at the achievement: “We are honoured to have received the Tyre Industry Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year award – a powerful testament to Hankook’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainability-focused innovation and strategic leadership. As a dedicated team here in the UK, we are passionate about advancing these initiatives, and it is deeply gratifying to have our commitments recognised by our industry peers.”
The evening also served as the opportunity for Hankook to sponsor and present the NTDA Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Tyre Industry to Norman Kerr, Managing Director of Kerr’s Tyre Group, recognising his longstanding membership of the NTDA. Kerr’s Tyres has played a visible role in the UK & Northern Ireland tyre retail and service sector—under his stewardship, the business has grown and supported wider industry initiatives. Alongside the award, he was also made an honorary lifetime member of the NTDA – underscoring the depth of his commitment.
