The NextGen Leadership Award (formerly Young Executive of the Year Award) honors outstanding individuals 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.
Formerly known as Young Executive of the Year 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, 2026, to be eligible for nomination.
Self-nominations are not accepted.
For three days this fall, AAPEX 2026 returns to Las Vegas, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum where aftermarket challenges meet solutions.
Presented at AAPEX 2026
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** Award not presented.
