BOWIE, Md. (June 30, 2015) — The deadline is Monday, July 6, to submit nominations for the 2015 Tire Industry Association (TIA) Hall of Fame.
The TIA Hall of Fame is open to a wide variety of individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaders, TIA said. Posthumous awards are allowed.
Contributions of new ideas, practices and/or innovations that promote the health and well-being of the tire industry are primary criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame, according to TIA, as are distinguished service to the tire industry and peer respect.
Secondary criteria include contributions to civic, cultural, educational or charitable endeavors, TIA said.
Online reservation forms are available on TIA's website. Inductees will be honored at the Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas on Nov. 2.