SCC Kickoff Reception Scheduled to Celebrate WMABA’s and CCA’s Best

Education, exhibitions, networking…Just when it seemed as if Industry Week in Richmond, VA couldn’t get more exciting, WMABA and the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) announced that the 2023 Southeast Collision Conference (SCC) will commence with a kickoff reception on Thursday night to honor those who go above and beyond when it comes to honesty, integrity and dedication to safe and proper repairs.

The exclusive event is open by invitation only, but invites will be extended to all association members and exhibitors as well as select others as the two associations gather for dinner and an awards ceremony to celebrate the best of the best.

“Our industry doesn’t have a true hall of fame, so this is the only way people of excellence will get recognized,” WMABA Executive Director Jordan Hendler says.

“For us, it is very important that we recognize the men and women who put their heart and soul into this industry,” CCA Executive Director Josh Kent agrees.

WMABA will present its first Industry MVP Awards, similarly to those given by CCA, in the following categories:

CCA will present awards in categories for North and South Carolina members, and will even have a Most Improved Shop of the Year, Board Member of the Year and more. It will truly be a night of recognition not seen before.

“WMABA’s Board thought CCA’s awards ceremony was an awesome way to recognize industry professionals who excel in their jobs, and we’re looking forward to utilizing this opportunity to start honoring some of our members in a more formal way as well,” Hendler shares. “Nominations were solicited from the WMABA membership, and we’re hopeful that we’ll receive enough nominations to award shops and individuals in all of the mentioned categories.”

WMABA and CCA are grateful to the SCC Platinum sponsors as their sponsorship also makes the awards dinner possible: Autotality, BASF, BETAG North America, Shopfix/BRCC, Connected Automotive Systems and Lombard Equipment.

For more information about the Southeast Collision Conference, visit southeastcollisionconference.com H&D