The Jeff Silver Memorial Award

Recognizing Achievement in the Collision Repair Industry

Platinum™ Individual Nomination Form for Performance Year 2024

Purpose

Mr. Jeff Silver was one of the forefathers of what today is the industry’s standard for training excellence: the I‑CAR® Gold Class® designation for shops and the Platinum recognition for individuals. In his service as I‑CAR’s CEO from 1985 through 1996, he guided I‑CAR through precarious times to become the industry’s leading provider of educational programming and technical services. Later in his life, he maintained Platinum recognition when he and his wife Jeanne operated an Illinois CARSTAR shop that reached its 25-year Gold Class anniversary. He is remembered with this award that honors individuals who, as he did, embody a true passion for training and professional growth.

Eligibility

This award will be bestowed upon a select individual that meets the following requirements:

Holds a long term (defined as at least five consecutive years) I‑CAR Platinum Individual designation
Trains beyond the minimum requirement to maintain the designation
Available for a member of any industry segment that meets criteria

Please note all current I‑CAR employees are not eligible to earn this award. This includes I‑CAR full-time and part-time instructors.

Nominating Procedure

Complete this form and submit it prior to June 30, 2025. For questions, email i-car.events.dept@i-car.com.

Judging

I‑CAR staff, I‑CAR Executive Committee, I‑CAR Board of Directors, and/or other collision repair industry representatives will select the recipient.

Presentation of Award

The award will be presented during 2025 SEMA Week in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, November 4, at the Collision Industry Red Carpet Ceremony.

Contact Information

If nominating a Platinum Individual, complete both your contact information as the submitter, and the nominee’s below. If self-nomination, check the box and only complete the following nominee contact information.

HELPFUL HINT: To increase your odds of winning, provide detailed answers.

Submitter Contact Name

Submitter Company

Submitter Email

Submitter Phone

Self-nomination? If yes, check box.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NOMINEE

Nominee Name*

Nominee Company*

Nominee Street Address*

Nominee City*

Nominee State*

Nominee Zip Code*

Nominee Email

Nominee Phone

1. TRAINING & TRAINING INVOLVEMENT

A. Does the nominee hold the Platinum Individual designation? If yes, check box.

B. Has the nominee held the Platinum Individual designation for at least five consecutive years? If yes, check box.

C. What is the nominee’s Platinum join date?

D. Does the nominee actively promote the Platinum designation? Example: On website, in customer waiting area and outside, to friends, family or business contacts, social media etc.

E. Does the nominee actively hold other industry designation(s)? Examples: ASE, car manufacturer, and/or paint company certifications; I-CAR Welding etc.

F. Does the nominee actively support I-CAR locally, regionally, and nationally? Example: local volunteer committee, NIAC or NVAC member, CREF etc.

2. CAREER & EDUCATION INFORMATION

Is the nominee involved in promoting career opportunities in the collision repair industry?

3. ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT INFORMATION

Is the nominee involved in a state, local, regional, national, or international trade association? If yes, check box to right, then list memberships and involvements below.

A. Industry Organization/Affiliation Name

Position

Committees

Dates Served

B. Industry Organization/Affiliation Name

Position

Committees

Dates Served

C. Industry Organization/Affiliation

Position

Committees

Dates Served

D. Industry Organization/Affiliation

Position

Committees

Dates Served

4. COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION

Is the nominee involved in community service? Example: Sport team coaching, church, school groups, or fundraiser drives, etc.

5. OTHER INFORMATION

Please state any other information you would like noted about the nominee (special activities, etc.).

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