The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the names of the honorees for the 2017 Hall of Fame and Ed Wagner Leadership Award. The 2017 Hall of Fame honorees are: Godfrey Cabot, founder, The Cabot Corp.; William Conklin III, former president, Schenuit Tire and Rubber Co.; and Norman Gaither, owner, DSP 20 Group. The 2017 Ed Wagner Leadership Award honorees are: Anthony Blackman, owner, Atlantic Tire and Service; and David Zielasko, vice president, Crain Communications Inc.
The inductions will take place at the Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30 at Paris Las Vegas Hotel. The ceremony is open to all and complimentary tickets may be reserved here.
The Hall of Fame Award is the Tire Industry Association’s highest honor that recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact within the tire, rubber and transportation industries. The Ed Wagner Leadership Award is presented to individuals or companies that demonstrate leadership or innovation in products and services that foster and promote the tire, retreading and/or tire recycling industries.
“We are proud to induct our newest honorees at the 2017 Tire Industry Honors,” said Roy Littlefield, executive vice president of the Tire Industry Association. “Each honoree has proven to be a key player in the tire industry by contributing as a leader, influencer and trailblazer, all of which serves as the foundation and purpose of both awards. On behalf of the TIA staff, our board and current members, we would like to congratulate each recipient on their outstanding service.”
