ABPA Hall of Fame Award: Celebrating Industry Excellence

In 2024, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) proudly introduced the ABPA Hall of Fame Award, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive body parts industry. This award aims to celebrate those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership, shaping the future of the industry.

The inaugural induction took place during the ABPA Board meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. The initial members nominated and voted into the ABPA Hall of Fame were selected based on their outstanding achievements and enduring impact on the industry.

Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees:

1. Charlie Hogarty
2. Al Cicioni
3. Don Vestal
4. Don Gorman
5. Carl Hartman
6. Jack Gillis
7. Kim Wood
8. Eilieen Sottile
9. Stan Rodman
10. Myra Rodman
11. Mike O’Neal
12. Hank Lewis
13. Howard Hicks Sr
14. Danny Farina

The ABPA Hall of Fame Award serves as a testament to their enduring legacy and a reminder of the importance of excellence, innovation, and leadership in shaping the industry’s future. The ABPA looks forward to continuing this tradition of recognizing and honoring those who make extraordinary contributions to the automotive body parts industry, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Nominate an Industry Leader for the ABPA Hall of Fame

The ABPA Hall of Fame honors those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the automotive body parts industry. We invite you to nominate individuals whose achievements, leadership, and dedication have shaped our field. This is your chance to recognize the trailblazers and innovators who have impacted our industry and the ABPA community.

Nomination Process

Nominations are open to all ABPA members, and we encourage you to consider past colleagues, mentors, or peers whose work deserves recognition. Every nominee will be carefully reviewed by the selection committee to ensure that only the most deserving are honored.

Submission Requirements

Each nomination must be accompanied by the following:

• Nominee Information
  • Full Name
  • Current or Last Known Position and Company
  • Contact Information (if available)
• Nominee’s Professional Contributions
  • Summary of Career and Major Contributions (including any specific projects, innovations, or leadership roles)
  • Notable Achievements (awards, recognitions, or industry-wide contributions)
• Nominee’s Impact on the Industry
  • Explanation of how the nominee’s work has advanced the industry
  • Testimonials or anecdotes from colleagues or others in the industry (if available)
• Nominator’s Information
  • Your Full Name
  • Contact Information (email and phone)
  • Relationship to the Nominee

Make your submission today and ensure that the accomplishments of our industry’s finest are celebrated for years to come.