Eleven dealers will be vying for the prestigious Nation Quality Dealer of the Year honor at the NIADA Convention and Expo June 17-20 at the Wynn in Las Vegas.

The 2023 NQD Dan Johnson will help celebrate the newest honoree at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, June 20 in the NIADA Awards Banquet. The session will be a celebration of the industry, with the Crystal Eagle recipients being honored for their work in growing the association, along with this year’s NIADA Foundation scholarship winners and the executive director of the year.

The next NQD will join the elite company of dealers who have exemplified a commitment to quality and excellence in the industry, as well as outstanding customer service and community service.

The 11 finalists for this year’s honor are:

• Alabama: Randy Little, Randy Little, Little’s Auto Sales, Satsuma, Ala.
• Carolinas: Michael Threadgill, Triple T Motors, Florence, S.C.
• Colorado: Dave Guttenberg, Automotive Imports, Denver, Colo.
• Florida: Jason March, March Motors, Jacksonville, Fla.
• Iowa: Jeffrey West, Jeff’s Car Corner, Davenport, Iowa
• Indiana: Melanie Goldman, GMG Motors, Morgantown, Ind.
• Michigan: Kelly Herb, Tom Stehouwer Auto Sales, Grand Rapids, Mich.
• Ohio: Lisa Marshall, North Main Motors, Marysville, Ohio
• Pennsylvania: Danielle Royer, Royer’s 322 Motors, Dubois, Pa.
• Texas: Armando Villarreal, McAllen Auto Sales, McAllen, Texas