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.
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.
Self-nominations are not accepted.
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Presented at AAPEX 2026
Chairman, Parts Authority
**Award not presented.
