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2024 Import Vehicle Community People Awards

Welcome to the 2024 Import Vehicle Community People Awards Nomination Form

The Import Vehicle Community People Awards celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the import aftermarket and industry.

We invite you to nominate deserving candidates who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication. Your nominations will help us honor and celebrate the remarkable individuals shaping the import vehicle community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Angela Chiang at angela.chiang@autocare.org.

Note: If you are submitting multiple nominations, please submit a separate form for each candidate. Self-nominations are not accepted.
1. Nominator's Information

Please fill out your contact information below: *This question is required.
2. Which award are you nominating for? (Select one) *This question is required.
Hall of Fame Award

Purpose

The Import Vehicle Community Hall of Fame award is intended to honor outstanding individuals in the import automotive industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness, and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the import industry segment and its overall growth and progress.

There is no limit to the number of inductees who can be enrolled annually into the Hall of Fame, nor any requirement to admit any candidate in a given year, if, in the opinion of the committee, there are no nominees who qualify, according to the criteria set forth herein.

Qualifications for Award
  • The candidate’s contributions are in accordance with the “Purpose” above and must reach beyond the local level.
  • The candidate is and/or has been involved in the industry and/or the Import Vehicle Community for at least 10 years.
  • The candidate must have made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity and/or the general stature and growth of the import parts industry sector.
  • The candidate has performed in industry affairs with integrity.
Industry Impact Award

Purpose

The Import Vehicle Community Industry Impact (formerly Lifetime Industry Achievement) award honors individuals whose outstanding performance, integrity, dignity and conscientious approach to business affairs are demonstrated as a matter of routine.

The Industry Impact award has been a means by which our industry's high contributors and unsung heroes are credited and appropriately recognized.

There is no limit to the number of individuals who can be honored annually as Industry Impact award recipients, nor is it required that a recipient be named.

Qualifications for Award
  • The candidate is and/or has been involved in the import parts segment of the aftermarket for a minimum of 20 years.
  • The candidate must have made significant contributions to their company (can be their employer), which contributions have a positive influence and benefit to the stature and progress of the aftermarket industry.
  • The candidate must be known as one whose character and integrity are beyond reproach and admired.
Person of the Year Award

Purpose

The Person of the Year award honors an individual for their outstanding contributions to the industry during the past 12-month period preceding the selection of the current year’s award recipient. There shall be no more than one individual per year honored as the Person of the Year.

An individual can win the award more than one time, provided the person qualifies for a second nomination by virtue of the aforementioned “Purpose.” A period of five years must elapse before an individual can be nominated for a second or subsequent Person of the Year award.

Qualifications for Award
  • The candidate must be from within the aftermarket industry sector.
  • An individual should not be considered for the Person of the Year honors for historical industry contributions. The individual’s performance during the preceding 12-month period is to be considered by the committee.
Young Executive of the Year Award

Purpose

The Import Vehicle Community honors outstanding young executives in the import automotive industry for their dedication, enthusiasm and accomplishments. This award recognizes the leadership and integrity of executives and team leaders under the age of 40.

Qualifications for Award
  • The candidate must be involved in the automotive aftermarket for import vehicles.
  • The candidate must have made remarkable contributions to their organization, which also have a positive benefit for the import vehicle aftermarket.
  • The candidate must be known as one whose character and integrity are beyond reproach and admired.
  • Candidates must be under 40 years old by December 31, 2024, to be eligible for nomination.
Please confirm if the candidate will be under the age of 40 by Dec. 31, 2024. *This question is required.
3. Nominee/Candidate's Contact Information

Please fill out the nominee/candidate's contact information below: *This question is required.
5. Upload Document (Optional)

If you prefer, you can upload a document detailing the nominee's qualifications and why they deserve the award(s).