DEARBORN, MI — The Automotive Hall of Fame has announced its 2007 Distinguished Service Citation Recipients. The Automotive Hall of Fame’s oldest recognition, initiated in 1940, the Distinguished Service Citation recognizes individuals who have significantly improved the industry or their respective organizations. Recipients are either currently employed in the industry or recently retired.
2007 Distinguished Service Citation recipients are:
· Dr. Amar Bose, chairman and CEO, Bose Corporation
· Jeffrey Cook, technical leader, Ford Motor Company
· Allan Gilmour, vice chairman, CFO (retired), Ford Motor Company
· Timothy Leuliette, chairman, president and CEO, Metaldyne Corporation
· Elizabeth Lowery, vice president, Environment and Energy, General
Motors Corporation
· Phil Smart, Sr., chairman, Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz
The Automotive Hall of Fame also announced its 2006 Industry Leader of the Year Award, which is presented to a single individual each year who has demonstrated outstanding industry leadership. The 2006 Industry Leader of the Year is James Press, president of Toyota North America.
For more information about the Automotive Hall of Fame, visit: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org.