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By Counterman
The Business Technology Council (BTC), a council under MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, announced that the deadline to apply for its Technology Innovation Award has been extended to Friday, Aug. 18.
The award recognizes technology-solution/service providers that introduce innovations that support, enhance and/or advance aftermarket processes.
Technology innovations must support one of the BTC’s areas of focus. These types of technologies can include:
Customer-Facing Technologies – Cataloging and product data, EDI/e-commerce, mobile, web services, e-tailing, RFID, QR codes, bar codes, POS data, data warehouses, S&OP Information Technologies – Cyber and network security, big data, BI, data analytics, cloud computing, IT outsourcing, ERP, MES, CRM After the application-submission deadline, finalists will be notified on Aug. 31. The finalists then will present their innovations during the BTC fall meeting on Sept. 18, and BTC members will vote on the winner.
The winner of the award will be announced at the 2023 Technology Conference, Oct. 8-12 in Atlanta.
Past winners of the award include Dorman’s “Where to Buy” platform (2022), VizSeek’s Visual Search (2021) and OptiCat’s Automated Loadsheets (2020).
“We have received an incredible response so far for the Technology Innovation Award and wanted to ensure everyone had ample time to get their applications in,” said Chris Gardner, senior vice president of Programs & Technology at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, about the decision to extend the application deadline. “We look forward to reviewing the applications and recognizing the top innovation.”
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By Counterman
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers will hold its annual MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards during AAPEX in Las Vegas.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers will present two awards – an Individual Award and a Company Award – to the winners on Nov. 1.
The awards were created to recognize the importance of DEI in the automotive and commercial-vehicle aftermarket and to celebrate those individuals and organizations who champion the spirit of DEI in their organizations and communities. Award winners will be selected from submissions made to MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
For Individual Award submissions, nominees should be influential leaders in the aftermarket who support, advance and/or embody the core values of DEI. Company Award nominees will be automotive and commercial-vehicle aftermarket organizations that have made achievements to advance DEI in the industry. Full nominee criteria and submission form can be found
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“MEMA is dedicated to championing and advocating for a respectful, diverse, and collaborative community, and recognizing those within the industry that support that dedication,” said April Buford, executive director of DEI at MEMA. “The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers DEI Awards will shine the light on one individual and one organization that are paving the way for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive aftermarket.”
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By Counterman
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced the promotion of Nikki Rankin to director of Councils and Engagement.
In this new role, Rankin’s responsibilities will add resources, focus and leadership to MEMA Aftermarket’s Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) young leaders council and its Supply Chain and Operations Forum (SCO Forum), MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers says.
Rankin previously worked on member engagement and events for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
As the newly appointed director of Councils and Engagement, Rankin’s responsibilities include recruiting, marketing and communications, and member management. Rankin will focus on recruiting and onboarding new members while building strong relationships with current members to enhance the value they receive from their memberships, according to MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
“Nikki’s promotion is well-deserved recognition of her continuous contributions to MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers,” said Paul McCarthy, president and CEO at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “We are confident she will continue to bring innovative ideas and drive member engagement to new heights.”
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MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has launched a mentorship program for MEMA employees.
The program is designed to help build professional skills to positively impact their role at MEMA and careers in the automotive industry. The new program, called “MentorME,” will kick off with five members of the senior leadership team serving as mentors.
The six-month program will include one-on-one mentoring sessions as well as professional-development courses for both mentors and mentees. Focus areas include managing up, presentation skills and the art of networking.
“MEMA is able to provide solid value to our members because of the talent we invest in internally,” says Ann Wilson, senior vice president, government affairs, MEMA, and one of the inaugural MentorME mentors. “MentorME will guide participants toward professional development that will help them in their current career and beyond.”
The 2023 MEMA MentorME mentors are:
John Chalifoux – Chief sustainability officer, MEMA, and COO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Julie Fream – President and CEO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Paul McCarthy – President and CEO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Collin Shaw – Chief commercial vehicle officer, MEMA and COO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Ann Wilson – senior vice president, government affairs, MEMA To learn more about working at MEMA, visit
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