Awards — WSADA

TIME and Ally Financial Honor Chehalis Dealer Heidi Pehl

Posted on October 18, 2022 in Awards, Press Releases

Heidi Pehl Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments (New York, NY, October 18, 2022) – The nomination of Heidi Pehl, dealer principal at I-5 Toyota in Chehalis, Washington, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Pehl is one of a select group of 48 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 106th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Dallas, Texas, on January 27, 2023. The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. The […]

Northwood University names this year’s Dealer’s Education Award recipients

Posted on March 2, 2022 in Awards, Press Releases

MIDLAND, Mich. — Northwood University is announcing this year’s Dealer Education Award recipients, who will be honored March 12 at the National Automobile Dealers Association Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Annually, Northwood recognizes exceptional owners and dealer principals in the automotive industry who have made noteworthy contributions to education and to their communities. “Northwood University is proud to continue the tradition of recognizing dealers from around the world with the Dealer Education Award since 1972,” said Northwood President Kent MacDonald. “This newest class of influential honorees are today’s role models for tomorrow’s automotive industry leaders.” Ralph Shaheen, president of Shaheen […]

TIME and Ally Financial Honor Bellevue Dealer Jason Courter

Posted on November 9, 2021 in Awards, Press Releases

Jason Courter Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments (New York, NY, November 8, 2021) – The nomination of Jason Courter, dealer at Honda Auto Center of Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington, for the 2022 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Courter is one of a select group of 47 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 105th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas on March 11, 2022. The announcement of this year’s annual award was made by Viktoria Degtar, Global Chief Revenue Officer, TIME, and […]

Alan Gamblin Named 2021 ‘Dealer of the Year’

Posted on June 16, 2021 in Awards, Press Releases

June 15, 2021 – Alan Gamblin, Art Gamblin Motors, Enumclaw, received the “Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year” award at the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) virtual membership meeting and award ceremony. Selected by a committee of his peers, the Association’s award recognizes Alan’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations and outstanding community service. Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, Alan moved to Enumclaw when he was 13 years old after his father bought the local Chevrolet dealership. Alan immediately started working in the family business sweeping the shop, washing cars and then, at just 15 years of […]

TIME and Ally Financial Honor Vancouver Dealer Marv McCord

Posted on October 23, 2020 in Awards, Press Releases

TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR VANCOUVER DEALER Marvin McCord Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Show (New York, NY, October 23, 2020) – The nomination of Marvin “Marv” McCord, president of McCord’s Vancouver Toyota in Vancouver, Washington, for the 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Marv is one of a select group of 40 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 104th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show being held virtually February 9-11, 2021. The announcement of this year’s annual award was made by […]

Tom Lane Named 2019 ‘Dealer of the Year’

Posted on May 10, 2019 in Awards, Press Releases

May 10, 2019 – Tom Lane, Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family, Everett, received the “Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year” award at the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention. Selected by a committee of his peers, the Association’s most prestigious award recognizes Tom’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations and outstanding community service. At age 12, Tom started working in the dealership founded by his father, Dwayne Lane, first washing cars and then taking on part-time responsibilities during high school and college. By the age of 24, Tom was general manager of Dwayne Lane’s Arlington Chevrolet, […]

Ron Claudon Named 2018 ‘Dealer of the Year’

Posted on June 7, 2018 in Awards, Press Releases

Ron E. Claudon, Valley Buick GMC, Auburn, received the “Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year” award at the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention. Selected by a committee of his peers, the Association’s most prestigious award recognizes Ron’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations and outstanding community service. At age 14, Ron started working in the dealership founded by his father, Ron C. Claudon, mopping floors and washing cars. A proud graduate of Auburn High School and Washington State University, Ron worked in construction and banking before returning to the dealership in 1983, becoming partner […]

Tom Lane Nominated for 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year Award

Posted on October 25, 2016 in Awards, Press Releases

TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR EVERETT DEALER Tom Lane Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Convention (New York, NY, October 24, 2016) – The nomination of Tom Lane, owner and dealer principal at Dwayne Lane’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Everett, Washington, for the 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Tom is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 100th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 27, 2017. […]