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NABC Opens Nominations for 2008 PRIDE Awards

This is the thirteenth year NABC has sponsored the PRIDE Awards, and Chairman Gary Wano is looking forward to another great year of nominations that celebrate all the positives that make repairers proud of their profession.

"Many industry people committed to making the world a better place are quiet about it," Wano commented. "They simply roll up their sleeves and get the job done, whether it's running into a burning building to save a child, giving an elderly person rides to the grocery story, or feeding the homeless at a shelter. We continue to dig down, unearth these unsung champions and get the word out about them."

Last year, the industry gave us four extraordinary PRIDE winners. Here is a brief recap of what each accomplished:

• Barbara Cellini from Broadway Auto Rebuilders in South Chicago Heights, Illinois started the Thomas Cellini Huntington's Foundation after her husband, Tom, was diagnosed with the disease. The foundation is a leader in Huntington's research and gathers financial resources for families whose lives have been disrupted by the disease.
• Kevin DeWayne Jackson, the parts manager for Indianapolis-based Collision Solutions,continues to fill a pressing need. He and his wife have brought over 65 foster children into their home. They have adopted three of these children as their own, adding to a wonderful household into which three children have been born.
• Patricia McConnell, president of Old Dominion CARSTAR in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Relief Nursery, a non-profit organization that serves children in Lane County, Oregon who are either the victims of abuse or at risk of being abused. McConnell donated a vehicle to the Relief Nursery and is ensuring that donated services keep the van in top condition. She also assists in ensuring that these children get to enjoy holidays, vacations and have a safe place to go.
• John Westlund, from Lehman's Garage in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, was brought to the committee's attention through a 30-page nomination form from shop owner Darrell Amberson. In addition to devoting over 60 years to the auto industry, Westlund has battled alcoholism. The pages were filled with personal testimonials recognizing him for all that he has done over the last 33 years to help others claim victory over the disease.

Wano wants to make this year's nominations every bit as memorable as 2007 and has issued a challenge. "Please take the time to think about the good things that happen around you," he said, "and help us recognize those who are truly deserving. After all, NABC makes it easy to participate. A downloadable version of the nomination form is available on the Council's website, www.autobodycouncil.org, and there is also a version that can be completed and submitted online."

NABC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the image of the collision industry.

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