AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC) named the recipients of the 2012 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW) award. The awards program, which occurs annually, will be held on July 19, 2012 in San Antonio.
Like this article? Sign up to receive our weekly news blasts here.The 2012 MIW award recipients hold leadership positions within the industry association, shop operation and service sectors of the U.S. and Canadian collision repair industry. They were selected for their contributions to the organizations they represent, the collision industry at large and their respective communities.
They are:
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Kim Parsons
President
Automotive Collision Technologies Inc.
Randallstown, MD -
Catherine Mills
Executive Director
Florida Autobody Collision Alliance
Orange Park, FL -
Kim Roberts
Manager
Fix Auto – Barrie, Ontario
“The collision repair industry’s collective strength, image, and long-term sustainability, is dependent on individuals who have a passion, a vision and a vested interest in its future,” said Margret Kleinsman, general manager for AkzoNobel A&AC Americas. “The leaders we are honoring with this prestigious award all share these qualities and are among the top tier of those who continue to make this a vital industry.”
The MIW program was established in 1998 by AkzoNobel to both recognize and promote the contributions of key leaders representing a valuable resource pool for the collision repair industry. The MIW program also enables scholarships, administered thru I-CAR, to be provided to deserving women seeking to advance their education and pursue career opportunities within the collision repair industry. Over MIW’s 14-year history, 69 women have received MIW awards.
The "by-invitation-only" celebration event will be held at the San Antonio Convention Center. The program coincides this year with the I-CAR Inter-Industry Conference and Collision Industry Conference events.