PRO Award Winners

2016

Restyler of the Year Auto Image	Manufacturer of the Year Webasto Products North America	Nat Danas Person of the Year Jeff Varick, Brandmotion	Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award Larry Kramer, Texas Auto Tops

2015

Restyler of the Year Automotive Concepts	Manufacturer of the Year Brandmotion	Nat Danas Person of the Year Josh Poulson, Auto Additions	Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award Dwight Forrister, Distinctive Industries

Manufacturer of the Year		Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award
2014: Roadwire 2013: 3M 2012: Check Corp. 2011: Rosen Entertainment 2010: Advantage Truck Accessories 2009: Katzkin Leather Interiors Inc.		2014: Karl Stearns, KMS Marketing Solutions 2013: Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply 2012: Joel Ayres, Takit/Bedslide 2011: Jerry Roman, Roman Empire Enterprises 2010: Rick Jones, Auto Sun Roof, Inc. 2009: Ellen McKoy 2008: Bob Nardine, Bob’s Top Shop 2007: Paula Rosenberg, ITTCO Sales 2006: David Herrmeyer, Trucking Times Magazine 2005: Tom Hecklinski, Razzi Ground Effects 2004: Jonathan Titman, E&G Classics 2003: Charles R. Blum, SEMA 2002: Larry Gould, Gould Group 2001: Phil Edwards, Infinity Marketing 2000: Jim Borre, Manik Motors 1999: Heinz Prechter, ASC Incorporated 1998: Neil Rosenberg, ITTCO Sales 1997: Dave Eash, Rick Gilbreath, E&G Classics 1996: Harold Epstein, Harold’s Auto Top & Trim 1995: Nat Danas, Auto Trim & Restyling News
Nat Danas Person of the Year
2014: Ray Ott, Auto Trim of Cleveland 2013: Mike Stanifer, Innovative Creations, Inc. 2012: Bob Carnahan, Restyling Magazine 2011: Ron Leslie, Katzkin 2010: Diana Braschler, Dealer Source Ltd. 2009: BJ Leanse
PRO Special Recognition Award
2011: Leo Kagan

Restyler of the Year		Truck-Accessory Specialist of the Year
2014: Ginger Glover, Truckers Toy Store (accepted by Brian Farley) 2013: Rob Riley and Foster Lee, Car Stereo Plus 2012: Josh Poulson, Auto Additions Inc. 2011: Kevin McGowan, Auto Trim Restyling 2010: Josh Elliott, Auto Trim of Denver Inc. 2009: Joey Johnston 2008: Diana Braschler, Dealer Source, LTD 2007: Ray Ott, Auto Trim Design of Cleveland East 2006: Albert Pimpignano and Biaggio Valente, Florisun 2005: Lothar Ortmeier, ADI 2004: Joe O’Connor, Ideal Automotive Restyling 2003: Paul Spadaccini, Auto Sunroof of Larchmont 2002: Dave Emerson, Uni-Sun 2001: Bob Nardine, BTS Enterprises/Bob’s Top Shop 2000: Karl Stearns, ATD of the Poconos 1999: Jerry Roman, Roman Chariot 1998: Chuck Deringer, Tom Reader, Automotive Concepts 1997: Rick Jones, Auto Sun Roof 1996: Bob Richards, Pacific Auto Accessories 1995: Bob Jernigan, Atlanta Auto Accessories		2008: Charlie Pruitt, Auto and Truck Restylers 2007: Ed Abbott, DFW Camper Corral 2006: Ralph Schie, R&S Truck Caps 2005: Anne Johnson, California Truck Works 2004: Kurt Gassen, Topper World 2003: David Tucker, Design Automotive Group 2002: Ken Pelt, Custom Vehicle Supply 2001: Barbara Rawls, Trucker’s Toy Store 2000: Larry Weiner, Performance West 1999: George Huisman, Classic Design Concepts 1998: Lloyd Ochterbeck, Ochterbeck Distributing 1996: Jesse Rawls, Trucker’s Toy Store 1997: Harry Samp, Design Automotive Group 1995: Joe Verdone, Truck Creations by Verdone

Trimmer of the Year
2008: Eric Browner, Auto Mat Co 2007: Jerry Schnetzer: Schnetzer's Auto Upholstery 2006: Susan Weimann, Weimann's Interiors 2005: John Ricci, Mobile Auto Restoration Services 2001: Sid Chavers, Sid Chavers Upholstery 2000: Mark Faries, Faries Top & Trim 1999: Carol Walsh, Southside Trim & Glass 1998: Joe Fabini, Fabini’s Auto Trim 1997: Earl “Willie” Williamson, Durham Sunroofs & Upholstery 1996: Tim Miller, Tim’s Trim 1995: Don Benfield, Don’s Auto Trim

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