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AASA fosters a respectful, diverse and collaborative community. We are stronger together because we promote inclusion in all aspects of our industry. Please join us by embracing and honoring this commitment.
To recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive aftermarket and to celebrate those individuals and organizations who champion the spirit of DEI in their organizations and communities, AASA created the Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards. Each year at AAPEX, AASA recognizes one individual from a member company and one member company who meet the following qualifications:
Individual Award Criteria:
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Influential leader in the automotive aftermarket
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Inspires others in the industry and future generations of industry leaders
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Supports, advances, and/or embodies core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Advanced and advocated for DEI within the industry and/or within their organization
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Works collaboratively with others to achieve DEI objectives in the automotive aftermarket setting and encourages positive outcomes as part of larger solutions
Company Award Criteria:
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An organization contributing to and operating in the automotive aftermarket
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Has an existing internal DEI strategy and objectives in place which support core values of DEI
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Has made an achievement either internally or externally to advance DEI in the automotive aftermarket industry
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Must be an established company of good repute and sound financial condition
2022 DEI Leadership Award Winners
Individual
Franchelle Thomas, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.
Company
MOTOR Information Systems
Past Winners
2021 DEI Leadership Award Winners
Individual
Daniel Tristan, International Director, Spectronics Corporation
Company
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner
