“Best dressed” isn’t a normal accolade for the automotive aftermarket, but Rick’s Automotive of Springfield, Mo., recently took home that honor from the Automotive Service Association of Missouri/Kansas.
The award, given for best professional image, was presented during ASA Missouri/Kansas’17th Annual VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo. Shops had their group pictures taken at the ASA Missouri/Kansas booth at the center of the VISION exhibit hall. A panel of judges reviewed the pictures to select the shop with the best professional image.
Rick’s Automotive had 23 employees dressed in khaki pants and blue dress shirts embroidered with the Rick’s Automotive logo. Tim Cummings, general manager of Rick’s Automotive, was presented with the award, and his employees joined him on stage for recognition.
“We are excited to continue raising the image of our industry. Many shops will have their owners, managers and technicians attend VISION in company dress shirts. They have a very clean and professional image,” says Jerry Holcom, ASA Missouri/Kansas awards committee chairman. “We want to recognize those shops and their employees, as well as encourage other service professionals to help us raise awareness and professionalism in our industry.”
ASA of Missouri/Kansas will hold the Best Dressed Award again in 2010. Winners are not eligible to compete for this award in future years. The 18th Annual VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo will March 5-7, 2010 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan.
For more information, visit www.visionkc.com.
