UTA Lifetime Achievement Award

The annual UTA Marvin F. Gordon Lifetime Achievement Award is the UTA's most prestigious award and recognizes individuals who have made numerous and significant contributions to the used truck industry.

Attributes considered for this award:

  • Has this person had a proven career record of accomplishments in the used truck industry?
  • Have they demonstrated their capacity for maintaining the highest business practices and standards?
  • Do their actions advance the goals and objectives promoted by the UTA?

Who do YOU think should be honored this year? Nominations are now Open. The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner will be announced at the 27th Annual UTA Convention at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.

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Our 2025 Winner — Mark Fishel

Mark Fishel
Mark Fishel and crew

 

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Previous UTA Marvin F. Gordon Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

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Val Breitag

2024
Val Breitag

Jim Zimmerman

2023
Jim Zimmerman

Hal Dickson

2022
Hal Dickson

Craig Kendall

2021
Craig Kendall

Bobby Williams

2020
Bobby Williams

Charles Cathey

2019
Charles Cathey

Ken Kosic

2018
Ken Kosic

Terry Hebron

2017
Terry Hebron

Rick Clark

2016
Rick Clark

Tom Pfeiler

2015
Tom Pfeiler

Marty Crawford

2014
Marty Crawford

Ronnie Jordan

2013
Ronnie Jordan

Tom Horne

2012
Tom Horne

Mike McColgan

2011
Mike McColgan

Eddie Walker

2010
Eddie Walker

Al Hess

2009
Al Hess

John Gresley

2008
John Gresley

Justina Faulkner Nadolson

2007
Justina Faulkner Nadolson

Ron Corley

2006
Ron Corley

Paul Spokas

2005
Paul Spokas

Richard Vulgamore

2004
Richard (Dick) Vulgamore

Steve Bear Nadolson

2003
Steve "Bear" Nadolson

C.B. Crook

2002
C.B. Crook

Jim Sundy

2001
Jim Sundy

Jerry Nerman

2000
Jerome (Jerry) Nerman

Marvin F. Gordon

1999
Marvin F. Gordon