Automotive Executive of the Year Award

Automotive Executive of the Year Award

The Automotive Executive of the Year Award recognizes excellence in leadership and innovation within the automotive industry. Since being launched in 1964, the award has been given to top auto executives, including: Carroll Shelby (2008), Jim Press (2007), Bill Ford (2006), Dieter Zetsche (2003), Rick Wagoner (2001), Jac Nasser (1999), Robert Eaton (1997), Thomas Stallkamp (1996), Roger Smith (1984), Lee Iacocca (1983), Bob Lund (1980), Henry Ford II (1973) and John DeLorean (1972).

Each honoree is nominated by an Advisory Committee of automotive journalists, representatives from the supplier community and industry analysts. Automotive Executive of the Year nomination criteria inlcude entrepreneurial and creative thinking, exemplary leadership and professional integrity. Nominations are not directly linked to company performance or individual popularity. In some cases, the Advisory Committee may elect to give a Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring cumulative innovation and leadership.

The Automotive Executive of the Year Award is presented to an annual honoree during an invitation-only luncheon held at the Detroit Athletic Club in downtown Detroit, Mich. The historic DAC has served as the event venue since 1964.

Each honoree is presented with the DNV Navigator Award, an authentic working brass nautical compass (approximately 10 x 10 inches) enclosed in a teak wood box. The compass symbolizes the significance of navigation throughout the challenges of industry leadership. In addition, honorees are presented with an original watercolor portrait created by Michigan artist, Werner Claussen.

Award Sponsors

The Award is sponsored by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and DNV Certification (Det Norske Veritas). AIAG is a not-for-profit organization where OEMs and suppliers unite and address to resolve issues affecting the worldwide automotive supply chain. Headquartered in metro Detroit, member companies include North American, European and Asia-Pacific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers.

DNV is a global services provider for management system certification to TS 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and other national and international standards. other services include training, CE Mark, product certification and climate change services.

Award History

Click here for a complete list of [http://www.autoexecoftheyear.com/pastwinners.pdf Automotive of the Year Award Past Winners]

References

The "Detroit Free Press", February 17, 2008, 2E
www.reuters.com
"Actionline Magazine", March/April 2007

External links

* [http://www.autoexecoftheyear.com Automotive Executive of the Year Award]


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