NATDA Opens Nominations for the 2025 Industry Excellence Awards
Arlington, VA — The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is proud to announce that nominations are open for the 2025 NATDA Industry Excellence Awards, which will be presented at the Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA™, taking place February 17-19, 2026, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Following the success of the inaugural awards this past February, NATDA continues its mission to recognize the individuals and organizations driving innovation, leadership, and impact across the trailer industry. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in manufacturing, dealership operations, vendor partnerships, community engagement, and more.
“NATDA’s Industry Excellence Awards are about recognizing the real changemakers in the industry,” said Andria Gibbon, CEM, Executive Director of NATDA. “These are the people and companies who are driving innovation, building stronger businesses, and making a lasting impact in our tight-knit trailer community. Their achievements deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated.”
2025 Award Categories
Twelve categories have been established to honor the diverse and impactful contributions made across the trailer industry:
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.
Manufacturer of the Year Award
This award honors a manufacturer who has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and contributions to the trailer industry.Vendor of the Year Award
This award recognizes a parts manufacturer or service provider not only for delivering excellent products but also for being a dependable and collaborative partner.Dealer of the Year Award
This award honors a dealer who has shown exceptional performance, dedication, and contributions to the trailer industry.Rising Star Award (Individual and Company)
These two awards recognize a young professional and organization who has shown great promise and potential in the trailer industry. (3 years or less in the industry)
Community Impact Award
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.
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.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.Leadership in Business Technology - Vendor Award
This award honors a company that has demonstrated leadership in adopting or developing new technologies that advance the trailer industry.Women in the 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.
Educational Excellence Award
This award honors an individual, team, or company, that has made significant contributions to growth, education, and training within the trailer industry, enhancing the skills and knowledge of industry professionals.
Nomination Details
All current NATDA members are encouraged to nominate. To nominate visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTE2026Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 21, 2025. View 2024 Award recipients.
Top finalists in each category will be released in December, and winners will be revealed and celebrated during the Industry Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, February 18th during the 2026 Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA.
