Awarded to the individual who has clearly demonstrated outstanding contributions to the betterment of our society and to the remarketing industry. This individual is universally recognized for his or her significant contributions. The Circle of Excellence Award is generally presented at the IARA Spring Meeting (currently in conjunction with the CAR Conference).
2021 - Jim Hallett
2021 - Sandy Schwartz
2020 - Ben Lange
2019 - Levi McCoy
2018 - Linda Silverstein
2017 - Tony Moorby
2016 - Bob Rauschenberg
2015 - Tom Adams
2014 - Henry Stanley
2013 - Matt Marks
2012 - Virgil Matczak
2011 - Frank Grochal, ARI
2010 - Stuart Angert
2009 - David Power
2008 - Ed Bobit
2007 - Warren Young
2006 - Jim Frank
2005 - Mike Hockett
2004 - Mike Richardson
2003 - Jim Moran
Special recognition for an individuals one-time outstanding contributions to the remarketing industry, or to his or her community. Notable contributions being unusual in nature or content deserving of a recognition for an extra service or event. Individuals are eligible from all remarketing associated companies. The award may be presented at any regularly scheduled IARA meeting but is generally presented at the IARA Summer Roundtable conference.
2021 - Frank Hackett
2019 - Lynn Weaver
2018 - Chuck Novince
2017 - David Andrews
2016 - Steve Macaluso, John Paonessa, and Lisa Scott
2015 - Dave Langley
2014 - Mike Reid
2013 - Mike Pitcher
2012 - Blaine Vaszily, Southeast Toyota Finance
2011 - Paul Seger, GE Capital
2010 - Dan Heinrich, AmeriCredit
2009 - Scott France, Triad Financial
2008 - Diane Barton
2007 - Steve Houston
2006 - Layne Weber
2005 - Scott Kolb
2004 - Charlie Vogelheim
2003 - Jim Yates and Larry Brasher
The Bobit Industry Icon Award is jointly presented by the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) in the honor and memory of the late Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media. Bobit Industry Icon Award recipients embody the principal that Icons of the automotive industry are legendary leaders who shape the industry and move it forward.
2022 - Venkat Krishnamoorthy
2021 - Mike Antich
2020 - Tim West
2019 - Nick Peluso
2018 - Jim Hallett
2017 - Mike Hockett, Sr.
2016 - Tom Kontos
2015 - Tom Webb
2014 - Ty Bobit