from FMG Repair Services Milton Keynes
2024 Grand Finalist - Winner
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The search is on...
...to find and reward the UK’s most talented Apprentice & Student painters!
Farécla has created and hosted a series of Bonnet Painting Competitions to highlight and reward the amazing skills of the current crop of young painters in Automotive Refinishing and Aftermarket - whilst increasing awareness of the sector to the next generation.
Why Bonnet Painting? With apprenticeships and young talent higher up the agenda nationally and specifically within bodyshops and the automotive industry – and having seen painted bonnets on display when visiting technical colleges – bonnet painting seemed like a natural fit and a fun idea!
There are prizes for the Grand Finalists and the Best Multimedia Submission - with the 2024 Grand Prize being £1,000 cash, a Cordless Farécla G Plus Polishing Machine and the complete Farécla G360 Super Fast Polishing System - in addition to the winning bonnet being displayed at national event(s) throughout the year where Farécla is in attendance.
Lauryn Palmer
Kayleigh Meadows
from Motofix Northampton
2024 Grand Finalist - Runner-Up
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Jackson Bailey
from FMG Repair Services Stockport
2024 Grand Finalist
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Rylee Gale
from Barnfield College
2024 Grand Finalist
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Aaron Marshall
from Motofix Swindon
2024 Grand Finalist
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Poppy Merrin-Gregory
from Bedford College VTC
2019 Grand Finalist [Winner]
Learn more about their design here
Alex Campbell
from Dick Lovett, Bristol
2019 Grand Finalist [Runner-Up]
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Lewis Foreman
from Alpha Rapid Repair, Kent
2019 Grand Finalist
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Vlad Iliev
from Barnfield College
2019 Grand Finalist
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Ben Witford
from Apollo Motor Group, Portsmouth
2019 Grand Finalist
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Elliot Campbell
from The Figaro Shop, Didcot
2018 Grand Finalist [Winner]
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Agnieszka Szenfeld
from Motofix, High Wycombe
2018 Grand Finalist [Runner-Up]
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Kieran Purton
from The Colchester Institute
2018 Grand Finalist
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Rhiannon Murfin
from Motofix, Exeter
2018 Grand Finalist
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Charlie Clark
from Apollo Motor Group, Dover
2018 Grand Finalist
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Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition III (2024)
The Search Returns! 2024 Competition Approaching Finale!
Farécla is delighted to confirm the long awaited return of the Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition for 2024 after a hiatus period.
Farécla never lost faith in providing recognition and a showcase for the skills of the UK's talented young painters - and was delighted to announce the return of the contest at the ABP Club Annual Convention 2023.
This competition not only showcases the amazing skills of the current crop of young painters in automotive refinishing, but also serves as a practical learning opportunity - with some fantastic prizes up for grabs.
Entrants are tasked with designing and painting a bonnet that is in keeping with the design brief within their place of employment or education under the supervision of their mentor. The winning bonnet that best follows the design brief, and is chosen by our expert panel of judges, will go on to be displayed at Farécla HQ and national events, and the winner will be awarded a grand prize!
[Update: 07.10.24] Stay tuned for our special Grand Final Livestream Presentation on Friday 11.10.24
See below for further details, in addition to a preview of our Judges and interviews with each of our Grand Finalists
Past Competitions
Check out highlights from the 2019 and 2018 competitions below
Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition II (2019)
The search to find and reward the UK’s most talented Apprentice & Student painters returned in 2019 with the 2nd Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition from Farécla!
2019’s winner was Poppy Merrin-Gregory from Bedford College VTC.
Poppy's bonnet was on display throughout Advanced Engineering 2019 where she was awarded her grand prize.
Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition I (2018)
Formally launched during National Apprenticeship week; 2018 saw the launch of the first ever Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition!
2018’s winner was Elliot Campbell from The Figaro Shop (Didcot).
Elliot's bonnet was on display throughout Advanced Engineering 2018 where he was awarded his grand prize.
The Lost Competitions (2020 & 2021)
The popular competition was due to return for a 3rd time in 2020 - but sadly the competition had to be postponed in light of the COVID-19 situation.
Farécla had intended for the competition to return in 2021 - but sadly it became clear that it wasn't quite the right time for our industry and ultimately the hard decision was made to cancel the 2021 competition.
Farécla never gave up hope - and is pleased to confirm that the contest will return in 2024 as announced at the ABP Club Annual Convention in November 2023!
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