The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced its annual award winners last night led by the new 2020 Installer of the Year, Justin Kush of Mobile Toys, Inc; College Station TX (pictured above).
Runner up for the coveted industry award was Dean Beyett of Five Star Car Stereo, FL.
Retailer of the Year awards went to Car-Tunes, Greenville, MS and Devine Concepts, Naples, FL
A Career Achievement Award was given to Tom Malone, former President of VOXX Advanced Solutions who passed away tragically this year. MEA President Chris Cook said Malone helped to grow the car audio and advanced safety industries, and was a mentor and friend to many in the industry. The award was accepted by his daughter who worked with him for 13 years, Caitlin Marinaro. Also honored were others who passed away this year including Lucas Abraham, Joseph Andrews, Steve Fahlmark, Chris Fierek, Jay Kent, and Lukas Louw.
We list most of the award winners here and expect MEA will provide its complete list:
Vendor of the Year—AudioControl
Expeditor of the Year– American Radio, Scott Fricker
Distributor of the Year—Dow Electronics
Trusted Tech Award—Chris McNulty, Kingpin Car & Marine Audio
Rep Firm of the Year—Marketing Pros.
Sales Rep of the Year -Mike Rundel, Sony
Most Improved Retail Location—Kartele Mobile Electronics, Waterbury, CT
Best Online Retail Presence—NVS Audio, Roselle, NJ
Rookie of the Year—Oscar Rodriquez of J’s Tint & Car Audio, Dallas, TX
Customer’s Choice Award, Mobile Toys, Inc. College Station, TX
Sales Pro Award-Jason Kranitz, Kingpin Car & Marine Audio, Henderson, NV
Best Customer Retention—JML Audio, St. Louis, MO
Best Customer Experience—Elevated Audio, Denver, CO
Best Store Culture—Traffic Jams Motorsports, Buford, GA
