Vanguard Award

The Young Executives Network Vanguard Award is presented to an individual, business, organization or sanctioning body that has had a positive aff ect on a young executive’s career within the automotive industry. While there is no age requirement for nomination to the Vanguard award, the criteria used in determining each candidate’s qualifi cations include employment at a SEMA-member company and exceptional service, integrity and business ethics. The person or organization must have infl uenced the professional growth and/or cultivation of talent for young executives through actions, mentoring, visions and/or contributions for the past, present and future.

This year’s recipient was Rick Rollins of Superchips Inc., who not only met all of the qualifications but, incidentally, is the chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors.

Young Executive of the Year Award
The YEN Young Executive of the Year honors are bestowed upon an individual who has had a positive impact on the industry through exemplary performance and/or provided growth for his or her company or industry through actions, visions or contributions for the present and future. The recipient must be a member of the Young Executives Network and have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity, professional growth and business ethics throughout the last 12 months. The award for 2007 was presented to Jason Bruce of AdvanceFlow Engineering.

Special Recognition
This year we decided to present a special recognition award to Mike Spagnolia for his years of service as the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee Chairman. He has helped YEN tremendously over the years with our Silent Auction and with the donated vehicles.