LAST CALL FOR NOMINEES

Every year FADA nominates a Florida dealer member for the TIME DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD. This national award honors dealers who exhibit exceptional performance in their dealerships and perform distinguished community service. Every year our state honorees attend the NADA National Convention and are recognized as being leaders in this industry, but only one dealer is selected nationwide.

In 2002, George Nahas of Nahas Chevrolet became the first Florida dealer to win this national title:
To be considered, a nominee must be:

  • A franchised new-car dealer

  • A member of NADA

  • 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

In 2011, Tom Castriota of Castriota Chevrolet became our second Florida dealer to win this national title:
If you know a Florida dealer member who qualifies according
to the rules above, please SUBMIT HERE by August 10.
We look forward to celebrating our next winner.