Beginning May 1 and running through July 1, nominations for inductees into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame will be accepted by the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
“There are so many people who have given so much to the tire industry. That’s why it’s great to be able to honor these people via the Tire Industry Hall of Fame,” says TIA President Dan Beach. “The TIA Hall of Fame Committee will undoubtedly have a challenging task ahead of them when it comes to selecting the honorees, as there are so many worthy candidates who have a lifetime of achievement in both their business and community.”
The Hall of Fame is open to standout individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaders.
A “Historical Contributors” category recognizes those who have been out of the industry for at least 20 years or more; they can be retired or deceased, or they may have begun their career in the tire industry and moved on to a different line of work.
Inductees are chosen based on the following criteria: Their contributions of new ideas, practices and/or innovations that promote the health and well being of the tire industry; their exemplary and distinguished service in the tire industry; and the respect of their peers. Contributions in civic, cultural, educational or charitable endeavors will be considered, but are not a primary consideration as attributes for selection.
The TIA is also accepting nominations for the “Friend of the Industry Award” (an honor formerly bestowed by the International Tire and Rubber Association), which recognizes well-known people who are allies and proven supporters of the tire industry. These individuals are not part of the tire industry, but have affected it positively in some manner.
The Hall of Fame inductions will take place in early November during the TIA’s Breakfast with the President, which is a part of the Tires, Wheels & Equipment/SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
For more information and to obtain a nomination form, visit
www.tireindustry.org.
