Individuals recognized as Laureates join an elite club of the industry’s finest dealers. In addition to receiving mementos of their tremendous achievement, Laureates are also invited to convene from time to time for member functions.
| 2011 |
Ambassador Laureate | Paul Shaw, Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota, Toronto, ON |
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| Innovator Laureate | Emain Kadrie, Phaeton Automotive Group, London, ON |
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| Retailer Laureate | Mary Nurse, Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac, Whitby, ON |
| 2010 |
Ambassador Laureate | Larry Vickar, Vickar Community Chevrolet, Winnipeg, MB |
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| Innovator Laureate | Steve Chipman, Birchwood Automotive Group, Winnipeg, MB |
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| Retailer Laureate | Dan McKenna, Donnelly Ford Lincoln, Ottawa, ON |
2010 CADA Laureate Gala Evening Highlights
The 2010 CADA Laureates were presented with Laureate jackets at a special celebration dinner held in Toronto on February 17, 2011, at the boutique Windsor Arms Hotel in Yorkville. The dinner was hosted by Luc Duval, CADA Chairman, and Alnoor Jiwani, Senior Vice-President SAL Group, Industrial Alliance Pacific, the exclusive Laureate program sponsor. Following dinner the Laureates attended the Canadian International Auto Show gala evening.
View the highlights of this special evening.
| 2009 |
Ambassador Laureate | Alex Baum, Cochrane Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Cochrane, AB |
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| Innovator Laureate | Bob Redinger, Ready Honda, Mississauga, ON |
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| Retailer Laureate | Dan Murray, Murray Chevrolet Hummer, Winnipeg, MB |
| 2008 |
Ambassador Laureate | Harry Mertin, Mertin Auto Group, Chilliwack, BC |
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| Innovator Laureate | Patrick Priestner, AutoCanada Income Fund, Edmonton, AB |
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| Retailer Laureate | Vaughn Wyant, Jubilee Ford Sales, Saskatoon, SK |
| 2007 |
Ambassador Laureate | Ross Ulmer, Ulmer Automotive Group, Lloydminster, AB |
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| Innovator Laureate | Brian Jessel, Brian Jessel BMW, Vancouver, BC |
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| Retailer Laureate | Izzie Manji, T&T Honda, Calgary, AB |
| 2006 |
Ambassador Laureate | Paul O’Regan, O’Regan’s Automotive Group, Halifax, NS |
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| Innovator Laureate | Kim Sorensen, Sorensen Pontiac Buick GMC,
Medicine Hat, AB |
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| Retailer Laureate | Dave LaLonde, Don Valley North Lexus Toyota, Markham, ON |
In recognition of our past and as a bridge to the future, the national winners of CADA’s previous Dealer of Excellence Award are recognized below. They are:
| 2001 Harold Cunningham | 1986 Ike Vickar |
| 2000 Peter Norris | 1985 Terry Yates |
| 1999 Bill Matthews | 1984 Doug MacDonald |
| 1998 Jim Gauthier | 1983 W.J. (Jack) Matthews |
| 1997 Moray Keith | 1982 Marcel Castonguay |
| 1996 Henning Brasso | 1981 Fern Turpin |
| 1995 Myron MacKay | 1980 Don M. Bumstead |
| 1994 Don Folk | 1979 Gerry Huber |
| 1993 Pierre Léveillé | 1978 Bryan Rowntree |
| 1992 Dan Donnelly | 1977 Lloyd Gilbart |
| 1991 Larry Shaw | 1976 R.J. MacDonald |
| 1990 Lefty Hendrickson | 1975 Grant Brown |
| 1989 John Trudeau | 1974 Maurice C. Carter |
| 1988 Roger Gareau | 1973 Merrill E. Wolfe |
| 1987 Bill Casey | 1972 Bill Hill |
