Michigan Automotive Parts Association Seeks Nominations For 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award

Michigan Automotive Parts Association Seeks Nominations For 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Michigan Automotive Parts Association (MAPA) is accepting nominations for its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Michigan Automotive Parts Association (MAPA) is accepting nominations for its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Created in 2010, the MAPA Lifetime Achievement Award is designed to honor outstanding individuals in the industry who have made significant impacts on the industry and/or the association. The award will be presented during MAPA Industry Day 2018, which is scheduled for Sept. 19, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint, Michigan.

The qualifying criteria for nomination are:

  • Nominee must have or had an extensive career in the automotive aftermarket.
  • Nominee must have contributed significantly to the automotive aftermarket industry in Michigan.
  • Nominee has made accomplishments within his or her local community.

To submit a nomination, visit the MAPA website and fill out the nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31, 2018.

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