Larry Sills awarded 2011 AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award

SMP Corp Chairman and CEO, Larry Sills, awarded 2011 AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Larry Sills, Chairman and CEO of Standard Motor Products, was presented with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association’s (AWDA) 2011 Martin Fromm Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual conference in Las Vegas.

(above) Former AWDA President Jack Creamer (left) presents SMP Chairman and CEO, Larry Sills (right), with the 2011 Martin Fromm Lifetime Achievement Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association

This distinguished and notable award is presented to individuals, who have contributed and distinguished themselves to the motor vehicle aftermarket through their commitment and excellence. Recipients of this award are considered, among their peers, to be pillars of the automotive aftermarket.

Serving as SMP’s CEO since 1986, Larry and SMP have enjoyed many successes and met some difficult times with great resolve. His leadership has ensured that Standard Motor Products has remained one of the pre-eminent leaders in the automotive aftermarket.

The entire SMP family while appreciative of the recognition bestowed on Larry, is not surprised. They have had the privilege, on a daily basis, to witness Larry’s devotion to his company and industry for many years.