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I-CAR

I-CAR is the leader and principal provider of educational programming, technical services, and technical information for the automotive collision repair industry. Formed in 1979 out of a collaboration across the six segments of the collision repair Inter-Industry, I-CAR owns the footprint of the Inter-Industry’s technical education business model. I-CAR serves and collaborates with key industry stakeholders to truly help our industry repair cars right.

Organisation size: Medium (50-499)
Sector: Education
Website: www.i-car.com

2025 Accolades

  • 2025 North America Winner (1)
  • Company size Badge Medium 2025 - North America
  • Special Recognition Badge CULTURE 2025 - NOAM
  • Special Recognition Badge LEADERSHIP 2025 - NOAM

Submission highlights

This year’s strongest elements as indicated by our independent judges.

  • Culture & Purpose

  • Leadership

  • Comment from the judges

    The culture/engagement strategy clearly reflects your purpose and values. Most importantly and what makes this a stand out submission is the business impact of your internal programs. Not only are your scores impressive for specific dimensions of the culture, but it’s great to see how that then translates into business value and ultimately, customer impact.

  • Comment from the judges

    Congratulations on the tremendous impact of your culture and leadership investments. I’m blown away by your commitment to measurement and quantifying not only the impact of your programs on employee engagement, but also on driving company results. Your data tells a clear and compelling story of the impact of your work. It’s clear how your purpose and mission are alive in your culture and that fuels your results. Kudos on all of the recognition you have already received. It is certainly earned.