Two awards recognize those who contribute to advancing education and professionalism in the collision repair industry.

I-CAR has opened nominations for two top industry awards: the Russ Verona Memorial Award and the Jeff Silver Memorial Award. These awards will recognize those who have committed and contributed to advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry in 2024.

Nominations for both awards are being accepted for consideration through June 30.

The winners will be announced Nov. 4 during the Collision Industry Red Carpet Ceremony, part of the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Established in 2006, the Russ Verona Memorial Award honors a Gold Class shop that actively promotes technical training and a positive image for the industry. The award honors the memory of , a mentor, friend and role model for the collision repair industry who owned and operated the first-ever Gold Class business. In 2024, there were approximately 10,000 Gold Class shops throughout the country.

Submissions can be entered here.

The Jeff Silver Memorial Award honors an individual who demonstrates true passion for training and professional growth, holding I-CAR’s Platinum designation for at least five years. Established in 2009, the award honors , one of the forefathers of both the Gold Class Program and the Platinum designation. This designation recognizes an individual/technician who embodies a true passion for training and professional growth. Platinum achievement remains an important training priority, with 42,700 technicians who maintained their Platinum-level in 2024.

Submissions can be entered here.

Winners will be selected by I-CAR staff, I-CAR Executive Committee, I-CAR Board of Directors, and/or other collision repair industry representatives.

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