BVRLA announced the latest winners of its Industry Achievement Awards a ceremony in the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.

The awards recognise the outstanding performers who participated in BVRLA training or assessments during 2014.

Dominic Wilson, of Arnold Clark Car and Van Rental, scored the highest pass mark in the 2014 City & Guilds examination, gaining his rental operator skills certificate with a score of 99%.

Claire Auton, regional relationship sales manager at ALD Automotive, was the top achiever in the BVRLA fleet consultancy programme.

She scored 93% overall and gained a pass with distinction. The course requires candidates to submit two written assignments for marking, and is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management.

More than 3,000 individuals have completed the City & Guilds examination since its inception in 1989, while more than 100 salesmen have benefited from the BVRLA’s Fleet Consultancy Programme after its introduction in 2008.

Gerry Keaney, chief executive of BVRLA, said: “Continuous development is an essential part of any industry that wants to maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism.

"We are delighted to acknowledge the achievements of Claire and Dominic. They are a credit to our sector and deserve this recognition.”