MEMA Aftermarket Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award
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To recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive aftermarket and to celebrate those individuals and organizations who champion the spirit of DEI in their organizations and communities, MEMA created the Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards. Each year at AAPEX, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers recognizes one individual from a member company and one member company who meet the following qualifications:
Individual Award Criteria:
Influential leader in the automotive aftermarket
Inspires others in the industry and future generations of industry leaders
Supports, advances, and/or embodies core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Advanced and advocated for DEI within the industry and/or within their organization
Works collaboratively with others to achieve DEI objectives in the automotive aftermarket setting and encourages positive outcomes as part of larger solutions
Company Award Criteria:
An organization contributing to and operating in the automotive aftermarket
Has an existing internal DEI strategy and objectives in place which support core values of DEI
Has made an achievement either internally or externally to advance DEI in the automotive aftermarket industry
Must be an established company of good repute and sound financial condition
2022 DEI Leadership Award Winners
Individual
Franchelle Thomas, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.

Company
MOTOR Information Systems

Past Winners
2021 DEI Leadership Award Winners
Individual
Daniel Tristan, International Director, Spectronics Corporation
Company
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner