The Institute of Master Tutors of Driving (IMTD) is proud to offer its Mark of Excellence, recognising specific pieces of work that make a valuable contribution to driver training, driver safety and road safety.

The Mark of Excellence provides independent recognition from experienced and senior practitioners within the driver training and road safety profession.

Whether through research, education, training resources, campaigns or sustainable practices, the Institute welcomes applications for work that demonstrates a positive contribution to improving road safety.

What is the Mark of Excellence?

The IMTD Mark of Excellence is awarded to a specific piece of work that has been assessed and approved by a panel of judges.

It is important to understand that the award recognises the work itself, rather than the individual, business or organisation responsible for producing it.

Successful applicants may display the official Mark of Excellence on the specific work for which recognition has been granted, in accordance with the Institute's terms and conditions.

What types of work can be considered?

Applications and nominations are welcomed for work relevant to driver training and road safety, including:

• Published books relating to driver training or road safety.

• Published or officially recorded research.

• Sustained and evaluated driver training or road safety campaigns.

• Sustainable and evaluated educational or training resources.

• Written papers or articles of at least 1,000 words intended for publication or wider distribution.

• Recognised, well-structured courses relevant to driver training or road safety.

The scheme also recognises work involving good sustainable practice that contributes to driver safety and road safety.

Why apply?

Receiving the IMTD Mark of Excellence offers recognition of the quality and contribution of a particular piece of work.

It can provide additional credibility, support promotional opportunities and demonstrate that the work has been considered by experienced professionals within the industry.

Successful applicants receive an official certificate and the Mark of Excellence graphic in both colour and black and white, together with the terms and conditions governing its use.

Recipients will also be invited to an Institute meeting, where they will have the opportunity to present or discuss their recognised work.

Who can apply?

Applications can be made directly by the person who owns the rights to the work.

Alternatively, another person may nominate the work, provided the rights holder has given their agreement.

A sponsor is not required, and applicants may submit more than one piece of work for consideration. Each submission is assessed individually.

Is there an application fee?

Applications are free until 1 March 2028.

After this date, a nominal application fee will be introduced.

There are no ongoing royalties payable for using the Mark of Excellence on the approved work.

How does the application process work?

1. Complete the official IMTD Mark of Excellence application form in full.

2. Provide the relevant work for assessment. Two copies are required for physical submissions, or one copy if submitted electronically.

3. Submit the application and supporting material to the Institute.

4. The judging panel will consider the submission and make a final decision.

The Institute aims to notify applicants of its decision within three weeks of receiving their application and work.

The complete process, including certification where successful, may take up to three months.

Receiving the award

Successful applicants will be invited to receive their certificate and official Mark of Excellence materials at an Institute meeting.

Presentations are scheduled for:

• The first Sunday in March

• The first Sunday in June

• The second Sunday in September

• The first Sunday in December

Locations will be confirmed nearer the time and are generally based in the Midlands.

The Institute maintains a register of work awarded the Mark of Excellence.

Using the Mark of Excellence

The Mark may only be used in connection with the specific work for which it was awarded.

It must not be used to suggest that an individual, business, organisation or other work has received recognition.

Significant changes to an approved piece of work may require a new application. Minor updates, such as changes to legislation or statistics, are generally acceptable.

Apply for the IMTD Mark of Excellence

If you have developed a piece of work that contributes to driver training or road safety, we welcome your application.

Download the official documents:

• About the IMTD Mark of Excellence

• Frequently Asked Questions

• IMTD Mark of Excellence Application Form

Completed applications and supporting material should be returned to:

Institute of Master Tutors of Driving
5 Elgin Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4PJ

Email: imtdpresident@grahamfeest.com

Help us recognise work that contributes to safer drivers and safer roads.