Parts Authority Announces 2026 Vendor Partner Awards

November 6, 2026 · by APW Pipeline

Parts Authority, distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools and equipment, announced the winners of its 2026 vendor awards at AWDA/AAPEX Industry Week. The awards honor the suppliers and representatives whose work over the past year did the most to move the business forward.

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Company Awards Representative Awards Road Warrior Award

“Every one of these partners helped us serve our customers better this year,” said Clark Hale, CEO of Parts Authority. “We are grateful for the effort, reliability, and trust behind these results, and we congratulate everyone recognized.”

Company Awards

Supplier of the Year: SKF. Parts Authority’s top vendor honor went to SKF for its outstanding overall contribution and the strength of its partnership across the year.

Import Supplier of the Year: Bosch. Bosch was recognized for delivering the quality products and dependable support that Parts Authority’s import customers count on.

Partnership Award: DRiV. DRiV was elected for broad strategic synergy and continuous multi-category collaboration across product lines.

Supply Chain Award: Deka. Deka was honored for keeping product moving with consistency and dependability, a key factor in meeting customer demand.

Marketing Excellence Award: Dorman. Recognized for creative installer engagement, high-impact technician education, and targeted merchandising programs that accelerated new-to-market part adoption.

Catalog and Data Award: Mevotech. Mevotech was recognized for the quality of its product data, including accurate listings and rich content that make parts easier to find and sell.

Brand Recognition Award: Gates. Gates received this award for a brand reputation built on quality and trust that continues to resonate with customers.

New Vendor Award: Sylvania. Sylvania was welcomed with this inaugural recognition for making a strong first impression as a new Parts Authority partner.

Representative Awards

Vendor Representative of the Year: Parts Authority named two honorees this year, Norman Charleville of Premium Guard and George Greene of Arnott Industries, for their dependable support and their role in strengthening the relationship between their companies and Parts Authority.

Manufacturer Representative of the Year: Jim Guy of NA Williams and Hector Garcia of Stan Padover Associates, Inc. were recognized for their teamwork, their skill in balancing multi-line portfolios, supporting regional inventory initiatives, and strengthening branch-level vendor relationships.