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Know any outstanding automotive industry
professional women ?
We are looking for nominations for our Professional Achievement
Awards and for Spirit of Leadership Awards for 2009.
Please provide the name, company and title and a brief bio about
her qualifications and your reasons for the nomination.
Spirit of Leadership Award
Established in 1999, the WAAI's "Spirit of Leadership"
award is presented annually to professional women in the automotive
industry in recognition of their significant accomplishments
in their profession, community, and family. These women have
dedicated their life to their profession and to giving back
to others; and they serve as mentors and are role models to
us all. Sustained superior performance, community involvement,
influence and support of other women within the automotive
industry are just some of the qualities these women possess.
A Spirit of Leadership award is given for three automotive
business sectors: 1) manufacturer, 2) dealership, and 3) supplier.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know
for this award, nominations for 2009 are due by October 31,
2008 to Lorraine Schultz (fax: 248-646-6721; e-mail: lhswaai@aol.com).
Professional Achievement Award
Established in 1997, the Professional Achievement Award is
presented annually to a professional woman in the automotive
industry in recognition of her Commitment, Professionalism,
and Success in the automotive industry. Qualities that each
recipient of this award have in common include: a) outstanding
accomplishments in career, b) leader in business and community,
and c) influence and support of other women in the automotive
industry.
A recipient may be actively engaged in or retired from the
automotive industry when selected. The International Board
of Directors of the Women's Automotive Association International
ratifies selections.
Send nominations to Lorraine Schultz (fax: 248-646-6721;
e-mail: lhswaai@aol.com).
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Spirit of Leadership Award - At
NADA
Saturday, February 9, 2008
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Women’s Automotive Association
International
is proud to be honoring:
| Sherrie Childers Arb |
Director of Technology Communications, General Motors Corporation
Childers Arb was named communications manager for GM's Shanghai, China, operations in 1996, and was promoted to director GM China Communications in September 1998. She was appointed director of GM's global Powertrain Group upon her return to the US in 1999, and in 2001, was named vice president of Saturn Corporate Communications. Childers Arb holds a bachelor of arts from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
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| Pam Mabry-Cadigan |
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Vice President of Inspection Operations, Manheim Growing the Vehicle Inspection business is a major focus for Manheim and Pam was the accomplished leader selected to take on the enormous task of setting the industry standard for quality and consistent inspection processes, something that Pam is skilled and passionate about! In just a short time, Pam and her team have launched a standardized inspection process and elevated Manheim's Inspectors skills through certifications, training and quality assurance initiatives.
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| Terri L. Mulcahey |
Vice President of Business Development , Penske Automotive Group Terri recently joined Penske Automotive Group after a 20 year career at the Reynolds and Reynolds Company. In her new role at Penske Automotive Group, Terri is responsible for identifying new business opportunities as well as providing key support for many customer service initiatives including website development and Customer relationship management activities
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| Juliana Terian |
CEO, Rallye Auto Group Based in Roslyn, New York, The Rallye Group is comprised of Rallye Acura, Rallye BMW, Rallye Lexus, and Rallye Motors Mercedes, as well as Rallye Auto Body. The Rallye Group is one of the country's largest private automobile dealerships and the largest woman-owned dealership in the country.
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| Gillian Zucker |
President of California Speedway, California Speedway Gillian Zucker was named the fourth President of California Speedway on June 23, 2005, making her the first female president of a track hosting a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event. As president, Zucker oversees all of the Speedway's business units including marketing, public relations, ticketing, accounting and operations.
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| Sandra Gillespie |
Senior Vice President, Procurement & Supply, Mitsubishi Motors North America. Sandra Gillespie the 2008 WAAI Chicago Chapter Professional Achievement Award honoree has over 31 years experience in manufacturing and 19 years with Mitsubishi Motors. Her success in a non-traditional role in a dual-culture company and in an industry that is not generally recognized for its support and advancement of women and minorities are especially noteworthy.
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Spirit of Leadership Award
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Lunch at the PARC 55 Hotel
Near the Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, California
For tickets and Corporate Sponsor Opportunities
Please contact
carfink@bellsouth.net
Tickets prices are $65.00 for members and $85.00 for non-members and can be purchased by contacting the WAAI at 248-646-5250 or using the form in the PDF file.
SPONSORS:
Key Contacts:
Event Chair: Marcela Fink - Choice Technology
(carfink@bellsouth.net ; Tel: (305) 259-2067)
Sponsorship: Lorraine Schultz, WAAI Founder (lhswaai@aol.com ; Tel: 248-646-5250)
Scholarship: Mary Wetzel, WAAI Vice President Scholarships (mary@tekmodo.net)
Program Advertsing: Heather Conary, WAAI Directory Dealer Relations (heather_conary@downeasttoyota.com ; Tel: (207) 659-3383 )
Established in 1999, the WAAI's "Spirit of Leadership"
award is presented annually to professional women in the automotive
industry in recognition of their significant accomplishments in
their profession, community, and family. These women have dedicated
their life to their profession and to giving back to others; and
they serve as mentors and are role models to us all. Sustained superior
performance, community involvement, influence and support of other
women within the automotive industry are just some of the qualities
these women possess.
A Spirit of Leadership award is given for three automotive business
sectors: 1) manufacturer, 2) dealership, and 3) supplier. If you
would like to nominate yourself or someone you know for this award,
nominations for 2009 are due by October 31, 2008 to Lorraine Schultz
(fax: 248-646-6721; e-mail: lhswaai@aol.com).
Thank you,
Jody DeVere
President
WAAI |
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| AWARD RECIPIENTS (1999-2007) |
| 2007: |
Jill Lajdziak, Saturn Division General Manager
Susan Givens, Vice President of Systems Marketing, dba AutoSuccess Magazine
Cynthia Ferguson, AutoTrader.com’s Northwest Regional Director
Rita Case, COO of the Rick Case Automotive Group
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| 2006: |
Deborah
Renshaw, Professional Driver, NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series
Nancy
Phillips, President, Nancy Phillips Associates, Inc.
Teri
A. Zubizarreta, President & CEO Zubi Advertising
Jennifer
Lanzafame, Director & Co-Owner, Cessnock Automotive
Group, Cessnock, Australia |
| 2005 : |
Candida Romanelli, Show Director of the
New York International Automobile Show and Vice President Greater
New York Automobile Dealers Association
Patricia Roberts, General Director of General Motors'
Women's Retail |
| 2004: |
Linda
Miller, Manufacturing
Director, Ford Motor Company
Kathleen
Sims, President,
Coeur d'Alene Honda & Kia
Marjorie
Staten, Director,
GM Minority Dealers Assoc.
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| 2003: |
Susan
Cantor, Executive Vice President, Lowe Worldwide;
Elena Ford, Business Strategy Director, Ford Motor Company;
Marlene Lewis, Vice President & Controller, Conant
Automotive Group. |
| 2002: |
Christine
Cortez, Senior Vice President, Daimler Chrysler Global Parts
& Services;
Andrea Karsian, Executive Vice President, Toresco Enterprises;
and Charlie VanCleve, Chairman, Specialty Equipment Market Association. |
| 2001: |
Marion
Luna Brem, President and CEO of Love Chrysler, Inc., and
Author of "Women Make the Best Salesmen." |
| 2000: |
Pat
Moran, Chairman of the Board JM Family Enterprises Inc.,
Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC. |
| 1999: |
Mary
Simonson Rehwald, President/CEO, WI Simonson, Inc., Mercedes-Benz |
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