GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Luanne Brown, president and founder of eTool Developers, has been selected to receive the Spirit of Leadership Award from the Women’s Automotive Association International (WAAI) organization.

Each year, the Spirit of Leadership Award is presented to a select group of professional women in the automotive industry in recognition of significant professional accomplishments, and service to community and family. Award recipients have shown superior professional performance, community involvement and support of women within the automotive industry. Brown is one of six exceptional women selected to receive the Spirit of Leadership Award.

Brown’s company, eTool Developers, is best-known for providing content management, product data management and online learning platforms customized for the automotive industry. The company’s clientele includes PWA, LEER, Go Rhino/Big Country, Motor State Distributing, Husky Liners, the Truck Accessories Group (TAG) and others.

“As an entrepreneur and a passionate supporter of other women in the industry, this award means so much,” said Brown. “I’m humbled and express my sincere thanks for this special recognition. My hope is that this award might serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration to other women in our industry.”

Award recipients will be honored during a special ceremony on Jan. 24 at the a.Muse Gallery in San Francisco, Calif.