The
TIME Dealer of the Year Award
honors new-car dealers in America who exhibit exceptional performance in their dealerships and perform distinguished community service. Dealers are nominated by members of FADA and the winner is acknowledged during the opening business session of the NADA convention. All
TIME Dealer of the Year
nominees are included in the Dealer of the Year photo display in the convention center.
To be considered, a nominee must be:
- A franchised new-car dealer
- A member of FADA and their local or metro association
- At least five-years actively participating in affairs of the nominee’s state or local dealer association
- The actual operating head of the dealership as designated in the franchise paragraph of the factory agreement, or the owner’s designated agent with full authority for business operations for a minimum of one year with recognition by the sponsoring dealer association as the dealership’s voting representative
- A presence in the dealership offices, during at least 60% of business hours, actively managing the dealership
- Available for participation in Dealer of the Year activities during the year following selection
PAST FLORIDA HONOREES INCLUDE:
2020:
Ken Marks, Capital Automotive Group
2019:
Herb Yardley, Massey Yardley Jeep Chrysler Dodge
2018:
Ted Serbousek, Ritchey Cadillac Buick GMC
2017:
Sandy Sansing, Sandy Sansing Chevrolet
2016:
Billie Nimnicht III, Nimnicht Chevrolet
2015:
Dwayne Hawkins, Crown Jaguar
2014:
Richard Dimmitt, Dimmitt Automotive Group
2013:
Alan Wildstein, Alan Jay Automotive Group
2011:
Tom Castriota (National Winner), Castriota Chevrolet
2010:
Larry Morgan, Toyota of Tampa Bay
2009:
Monroe Lee, Kia AutoSport
2007:
Mario Murgado, Brickell Motor
