Amy-Jane Marsden, Managing Director of Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy, has been shortlisted for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2025, recognising women making a significant contribution to the automotive industry.
Amy-Jane is one of six women selected for the 2025 shortlist, with nominees representing a range of roles and organisations from across the automotive sector.
Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award | 2025
Recognising Women in the Automotive Industry
The Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award celebrates inspirational women working across the automotive industry and recognises those making a positive impact within the sector.
The award forms part of Cox Automotive’s Women With Drive initiative, which aims to celebrate achievement, increase visibility and support greater representation of women throughout the automotive industry.
Being selected as one of just six finalists in 2025 represents significant industry recognition for Amy-Jane and the work being carried out at Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy.
From Pro-Tech’s Growth to Industry Recognition
Since establishing Pro-Tech, Amy-Jane has overseen the continued development of the Academy’s automotive training, assessment and consultancy services.
Working alongside a team with extensive industry and regulatory experience, Pro-Tech supports automotive professionals and businesses across areas including MOT training and compliance, electric and hybrid vehicles, ADAS and commercial vehicle training.
The Barbara Cox Woman of the Year shortlist recognises Amy-Jane’s contribution not only as a business leader, but as a woman helping to shape skills, training and professional standards within the automotive sector.
Barbara Cox Woman of the Year 2025
Six women from across the automotive industry were selected for the 2025 shortlist, with the winner due to be announced on 24 June 2025.
Amy-Jane was shortlisted alongside women working across different areas of the sector, reflecting the breadth of talent and leadership represented within the automotive industry.
View the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year 2025 shortlist →
Continuing to Champion Skills and Standards
The nomination represents another important milestone for both Amy-Jane and Pro-Tech as the Academy continues to grow its presence within the automotive training and compliance sector.
Alongside leading the business, Amy-Jane continues to advocate for high-quality training, professional standards and greater opportunities within the automotive industry.
Being shortlisted for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award is a fantastic recognition of that work and of Pro-Tech’s continued development.




