RVDA Seeking Nominations for James B. Summers Award
FARIFAX, Va. – RVDA is seeking nominees for the James B. Summers (JBS) Award, named in honor of the association’s former Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. The 2023 award recipient will be announced and recognized at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 6-10, at Paris Las Vegas.
As RVDA’s highest honor, the JBS award recognizes an individual who has made frequent and distinguished contributions to RVDA and its members.
Nomination Guidelines and Process
Eligible nominees should have provided at least five years of service to RVDA. The nomination should include a written narrative that explains an individual’s contributions to the association, and it should lay out a compelling case for why the individual deserves to be selected for this most prestigious honor.
The late Jim Summers worked on behalf of dealers throughout his career at RVDA and even into his retirement. He was the first to receive the award in 1986.
Please submit nominations via this form and send by email to Julianne Ryder at [email protected] by June 1.
Past JBS Honorees
| 2022 Brian Wilkins | 2003 Tom Stinnett |
| 2021 Mick Ferkey | 2002 Fran Van Pelt |
| 2020 Larry Troutt | 2001 Dan Pearson |
| 2019 Andy Heck | 2000 Crosby Forrest |
| 2018 Bill Koster | 1999 Randy Thompson |
| 2017 Mike Molino | 1998 Bill Thomas |
| 2016 Jeff Hirsch | 1997 Bob Strawn |
| 2015 Earl Stoltzfus | 1996 Bob Azevedo |
| 2014 Debbie Brunoforte | 1995 Jerry Greer |
| 2013 Jim Shields | 1994 Bill Gorman |
| 2012 Butch Thomas | 1993 Larry McClain |
| 2011 Bert Alanko | 1992 Dave Altman |
| 2010 Jeff Pastore | 1991 Dave Ayers |
| 2009 Marty Shea | 1990 Duane Spader |
| 2008 Randy Biles | 1989 Jack Moran |
| 2007 Ernie Friesen | 1988 Rex Floyd |
| 2006 Joe Range | 1987 Gaylord Maxwell |
| 2005 Rick Horsey | 1986 Jim Summers |
| 2004 Jim Fogdall |
Source: https://rvbusiness.com/rvda-seeking-nominations-for-james-b-summers-award/
