NORCROSS, Ga. – AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has announced the date and location for the by-invitation-only event that will recognize The Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry for 2009/2010 (MIW). The program will be held April 14, 2010, at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Ga.
“The High Museum of Art is one of the most prestigious institutions of art in the United States, if not the entire world,” noted Tim Loden, director of marketing for AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas. “The uniqueness, character and dignity of this facility are in keeping with the heritage of the MIW program and those who are to be honored. It showcases masterpieces from throughout the ages by individuals that have pursued their passions thru the use of creativity, vision and purpose. It is a most appropriate location to present the ‘09/’10 MIW honorees.”
In addition to the MIW awards program, AkzoNobel will also debut FIT, the companies first industry sustainability awards. FIT is an acronym for “Focus, Innovation and Talent.” These acknowledgements are being developed to advance the use of waterborne technology and promote the unique contributions, which the collision repair industry is taking to generate a sustainable future.
AB Ghosh, general manager for AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas, noted when the program was announced, “The Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry program has become an institutional pillar. FIT will follow in the tradition of MIW. Our hope is that the FIT awards will be as successful in promoting the reduction of the carbon footprint of our industry as MIW has been in advancing the contributions of a valuable talent and resource pool.”
