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Car Wash News from the International Carwash Association
WaterSaversThe International Carwash Association is pleased to introduce WaterSavers, a new recognition program available to all Association members. WaterSavers was created to help car wash owners and operators promote their environmentally friendly business practices and educate consumers about the environmental benefits of professional car washing. Show your customers that you care about your community and the environment by enrolling in WaterSavers today! Click here for more information.
State of the Industry Address
If you missed the 2009 State of Industry Address presented by President Lisa Lyons at Car Care World Expo, then you missed information that is important to your company and the industry. Lyons introduced three new programs, including a Leadership Summit and Wash Week, as well delivered a strong message: “Hope is not a strategy. Hard work and innovation will make the car wash industry stronger tomorrow than it is today.” Click here to watch the entire State of the Industry Address.
2009 International Carwash Association Scholarships
This year the International Carwash Association presented five $1000 International Carwash Association Scholarships and one $1000 Larry Harrell Scholarship to deserving recipients at Car Care World Expo 2009 in Las Vegas. Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients:
Joshua Jordan Ritter - Larry Harrell Scholarship - Mike’s Carwash, Indianapolis, IN Sara C. Newell, Delta Sonic Car Wash, Erie, PA
Brett James Schoell, Delta Sonic Car Wash, Naperville, IL
Brandon Byars, Autobell Car Wash, Garner, NC
Richard Gallagher, Briteway Car Wash, Marshfield, MA
Click here for more information on the scholarship recipients and the scholarship program.
2009 Association Leadership Awards
The International Carwash Association Leadership Awards program is designed to honor companies and individuals who are "truly making a difference" in the car wash industry and in their community. This year the International Carwash Association presented awards the following industry leaders:
Brian Campbell Innovation Award: Dr. Joseph Enning, Mr. Wash Auto-Service
Association Leadership Award: Laurie Sherman, Blendco Systems, LLC
Environmental Leadership Award: Bill Sartor, Quality Car Wash
For more information and to view pictures of all of the award winners please click here.
2009 Hall of Fame Inductee
The International Carwash Association honors a distinguished leader in our industry with our highest recognition, the Hall of Fame Award. This 2009 Hall of Fame inductee is James A. Belanger of Belanger, Inc. Belanger not only demonstrated leadership in his company, but he truly advanced and changed our industry.
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