Rules and Regulations:
- You are only permitted to submit one entry per award category. Get your team involved!
- Finalists in each category will be notified by the the end of December 2024.
- We will announce finalists on our website, and all finalists are invited to the Trailer Tech Expo Awards Ceremony on February 26, 2025, from 6PM to 9PM PT.
- All finalists will be honored at the Ceremony, and Award Winners will be announced at the event.
- You will be prompted to enter your information as a nominator, to ensure fairness. You may also be given the opportunity to present the award, should one of your nominees win.
- Finalists are chosen from the nomination pool by an Awards Committee of your peers, not NATDA staff.
AWARD CATEGORIES: Please see the 12 awards below, with general award description. Minimum criteria for eligibility outlined in each individual award nomination field.
1. Manufacturer of the Year Award- Nominations from Dealers and Vendors
This award honors a manufacturer who has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and contributions to the trailer industry.
2. Vendor of the Year Award - Nominations from Manufacturers and Dealers
This award recognizes a Vendor not only for delivering excellent products but also for being a dependable and collaborative partner
3. Dealer of the Year Award - Nominations from all
This award honors a dealer who has shown exceptional performance, dedication, and contributions to the trailer industry.
4. 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)
5. 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)
6. Community Impact Award (Individual or Company) – Charitable Giveback
This award recognizes an individual or company that has made significant contributions to their local community through charitable activities, community service, or social responsibility initiatives.
7. Customer Service Excellence Award - Manufacturer Award
This award recognizes trailer manufacturers that excel in customer service, providing exceptional support, maintenance, and aftermarket services to their clients.
8. Marketing Excellence – Best use of Technology in Marketing by a Dealership
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
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
12. Lifetime Achievement Award
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.
