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2025 Industry Excellence Awards
Presented at the Trailer Tech Expo, powered by NATDA
Finalists Announced for Industry Leaders and Innovators in the Trailer Community!
NATDA and Trailer Tech Expo are excited to announce the inaugural Industry Excellence Awards, honoring individuals and companies that elevate our industry through awards categories in innovation, dedication, community impact and more. Each category recognizes unique achievements, from technical achievements to leadership and community impact. These awards aim to celebrate the people, companies and passion that drive our industry forward.
2025 Industry Excellence Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
WINNER: Ricky Baker
This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the trailer industry over the course of their career, demonstrating a lasting impact through innovation, leadership, and dedication.
Manufacturer of the Year Award
This award honors a manufacturer who has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and contributions to the trailer industry.
Finalists:
- Down to Earth Trailers
- Diamond C Trailers
- Watchdog Trailers
Vendor of the Year Award
This award recognizes a Vendor not only for delivering excellent products but also for being a dependable and collaborative partner.
Finalists:
- Bulletproof Hitches
- GEN-Y Hitch
- Valcrum
Dealer of the Year Award
This award honors a dealer who has shown exceptional performance, dedication, and contributions to the trailer industry.
Finalists:
- AW Trailer Service
- Maine Trailer
- White Spruce Trailers
Rising Star Award (Individual)
This award recognizes a young professional who has shown great promise and potential in the trailer industry. (3 years or less in the industry).
Finalists:
- Tyler Bauman, Regional Account Manager, Viper Trailers
- Jon Bloch, Owner, Great Lakes Trailer Sales
- Shane Buckner, VP, GPS Trailers
Rising Star Award (Company)
This award recognizes a new company who has shown great promise and potential in the trailer industry. (3 years or less in the industry).
Finalists:
- Liberty Trailers
- Timpte Equipment Trailers
- Viper Trailers
Customer Service Excellence Award
This award recognizes trailer manufacturers that excel in customer service, providing exceptional support, maintenance, and aftermarket services to their clients.
Finalists:
- Delco Trailers
- Lamar Trailers
- Liberty Trailers
Marketing Excellence – Best use of Technology in Marketing
This award honors a dealership who has demonstrated outstanding marketing strategies that have significantly increased brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales in the trailer industry.
Finalists:
- Action Trailers
- Central Trailer Sales
- Transax
Leadership in Business Technology - Vendor Award
This award honors an company that has demonstrated leadership in adopting or developing new technologies that advance the trailer industry.
Finalists:
- Lightspeed DMS
- Taskmaster Components
- WholeHOG
Women in Trailer Industry Award
This award recognizes an Outstanding Woman who has made significant contributions to the trailer industry, demonstrating leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the role of women in the industry.
Finalists:
- Kyran Hollje, Marketing Director, Delco Trailers
- Brittani Lewis, Owner, Show Out Event Management
- Donna Schmucker, Marketing Director, GEN-Y Hitch
Educational Excellence Award
This award honors an individual or company that has made significant contributions to growth, education, and training within the trailer industry, enhancing the skills and knowledge.
Finalists:
- Johnathan Aguero, Sr. VP of Revenue, BlackPurl
- Kent Lewis, Chief Evangelist, FreeGren Digital
- Bill Snider, Product Training Manager, Dexter
Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA™ offers an immersive experience in all things in trailer innovation and technology. Celebrate and connect with your peers at the new Industry Excellence Awards banquet. Winners announced at the Expo!
Learn more about the 2025 Industry Excellence Awards Criteria.
