TIA Hall of Fame 2023 nominations open
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened nominations for the 2023 Tire Industry Hall of Fame, the. Nomination forms can be found on their website and must be received by Friday, June 23, 2023.
“The Tire Industry Hall of Fame is a celebration of amazing and influential men and women in the tire industry,” said TIA CEO Richard “Dick” Gust. “This prestigious award honors their achievements, whether that be through hard work, leadership, innovation, service or business acumen.”
The Hall of Fame is open to all individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaders. Hall of Fame membership may be awarded posthumously.
Inductees are chosen by judges based on the following criteria:
- Contribution of new ideas promoting the well-being of the tire industry;
- Service that is exemplary within the tire industry; and
- Respect of their peers.
- Candidates’ civic, cultural, educational or charitable endeavors will be considered but are not a primary consideration as attributes for selection.
Nominations will require the nominees contact information as well as a statement on how they meet the award’s criteria, as well as specific requirements for various sectors of the industry depending on the nominees profession. A headshot of the nominee will also be requested.
The Hall of Fame inductions will take place on Monday Oct. 30, 2023, during TIA’s Tire Industry Honors program prior to the opening of the 2023 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
For more information or questions, contact Dave Zielasko, TIA vice president of marketing and communications, at [email protected] or 301.430.7280 x 102.
