I-CAR Opens Nominations for Russ Verona Memorial Award, Jeff Silver Award - BodyShop Business

I-CAR Opens Nominations for Russ Verona Memorial Award, Jeff Silver Award

I-CAR created the awards to honor Jeff Silver and Russ Verona's foresight, passion and dedication to the industry.

I-CAR announced it has opened up nominations for its Jeff Silver Award and Russ Verona Memorial Award.

Former I-CAR CEO Jeff Silver saw the need for industry recognition as one of the forefathers of the I-CAR Gold Class and Platinum Recognition programs. Once the Gold Class program was launched, no one embraced it faster than Russ Verona, a mentor, friend and role model for the collision industry who owned and operated the first Gold Class business.

I-CAR created the awards to honor their foresight, passion and dedication to the industry.

Russ Verona Memorial Award

To be nominated for the Russ Verona Memorial Award, you must:

  • Hold a long-term I-CAR GOLD CLASS designation (defined as at least five consecutive years) 
  • Actively promote the Gold Class designation, training and a positive image of the collision industry (locally or on a broader scale) 
  • Be active in the local community and the industry 

Jeff Silver Award

To be nominated for the Jeff Silver Award, you must:

  • Hold a long-term I-CAR Platinum designation (defined as at least five consecutive years) 
  • Train beyond the minimum requirement to maintain the designation 
  • Actively promote the Platinum designation (being active in the local community and the industry is a plus)

To nominate a shop or individual, click here.

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