March 2, 2016—The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced on Tuesday that it has begun accepting nominations for the 2016 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The deadline for nominations is July 1.
The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaters.
Inductees are chosen based on the following criteria: their contributions of new ideas, practices and/or innovations that promote the health and well-being of the tire industry; their exemplary and distinguished service in the tire industry; and the respect of their peers.
"The Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony is one of the highlights of the year for TIA. The tire industry has so many individuals that are worthy of recognition and the committee looks forward to selecting another group of honorees for this year's Hall of Fame," said Roy Littlefield, TIA executive vice president.
