The UTA Dealer Group is proud to honor individuals who stand out in our industry and embrace the UTA Code of Ethics.
There are 3 categories:
- Dealer - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Dealer - Independent Truck (Non-OEM)
- Vendor/Supplier
Requirements for qualification:
- Current paid UTA Member
- UTA member for more than 2 years
- In the industry for at least 5 years
- May not be a current board member
- Must attend the UTA Convention
- May only receive once in 5 years
These awards have had a meaningful and lasting impact on our membership. Both the recipients and the nominees have paid that recognition forward by proudly showcasing their companies and their involvement as UTA members. We are confident that this positive influence will continue to grow in the years ahead.
The 2026 awards will be presented at the 27th Annual UTA Convention in Grapevine, Texas.
Nominations have closed.
2025 Recipients
Benji Pavelka
Non-OEM Dealer
Allen Croft
OEM Dealer
Katrina Faulkner
Vendor
2024 Recipients
Steve Bootsma
Non-OEM Dealer
Brian Ward
OEM Dealer
Charles Bowles
Vendor
2023 Recipients
Galen Lidgett
Non-OEM
Andrew Ryan
OEM Dealer
Scott McCoy
Vendor
2022 Recipients
Marty Crawford
2022 Non-OEM Dealer
John Mueller
2022 OEM Dealer
2021 Recipients
Brandon Hess
2021 OEM Dealer
J.D. Larsh
2021 Non-OEM Dealer
Tate Lyda
2021 Vendor
2020 Recipients
Kelly Coldiron
2020 Vendor
Kirk Gordon
Non-OEM Dealer
James Zimmerman
OEM Dealer
2019 Recipients
Jim Beaty
OEM Dealer
Rocky Carden
Non-OEM Dealer
Kelly Rolfe
Vendor
2018 Recipients
Mark Fishel
Non-OEM Dealer
Ken Kosic
OEM Dealer
Chris Visser
2018 Vendor
2017 Recipients
Terry Hebron
Vendor
Al Hess
Non-OEM Dealer
Alan Strickler
OEM Dealer
2016 Recipients
Rick Clark, Vendor
Ken Kosic Jr.
Dustin Lofdahl
2015 Recipients
Travis Bennett
OEM Dealer West
Connie Clary
Vendor
Brandon Hess
Non-OEM Dealer East
Tim Peterson
Non-OEM Dealer East
Tim Ronan
OEM Dealer West
2014 Recipients
Jessica Berens
2014 Vendor
Steve Clough
Non-OEM Dealer West
Trevor Passman
OEM Dealer West
Grady Shaner
Non-OEM Dealer East
Roy Vaughan
OEM Dealer East
2013 Recipients
Val Breitag
Kevin Grimsley
Nick Lombardo
Mike Mounsey
Lynn Murphy, Vendor
Mike Roney
Steve Sonego
2012 Recipients
Dick Bennett
Lee Chapin, Vendor
Kevin Hollaway
Ronnie Jordan
Craig Kendall
Paul Muldering
Benji Pavelka
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