Bill Hancock
Bill Hancock Motors, LLC
Albertville, Alabama
Recognizing Excellence Since 1976
The National Quality
Dealer Award
For nearly fifty years, NIADA honors one independent dealer who exemplifies the very best of the used vehicle industry — in business, in service, and in community.
Since
1976
NQD Award
About the Award
A half-century of recognizing the independent dealer at their very best.
Created in 1976, the National Quality Dealer Award honors one carefully selected dealer each year — a leader whose work in the industry, with their customers, and in their community has set the standard for everyone else.
This coveted award is presented at NIADA's Annual Convention & Expo during the National Quality Dealer Award Dinner — in front of industry leaders and fellow dealers who understand what it takes to earn the honor.
National Quality Dealer nomination packets are reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges using a rigorous scoring metric. The dealer's reputation in their community, repeat business, customer service, ethical business practices, and corporate and employee relationships all factor into the decision.
Selection Criteria
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Contributions to the Industry Service to NIADA, the dealer's state association, and the broader independent automotive community.
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02
Outstanding Business Operations Exceptional customer service, ethical practices, and strong employee and partner relationships.
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Community Involvement & Service A demonstrated commitment to giving back — time, talent, and resources — to the community the dealer calls home.
The 2026 Finalists
Eleven dealers. One distinguished honor.
This year's finalists represent the best of their state associations — each one nominated for the quality of their business, the depth of their service to NIADA, and the impact they've made in the communities they call home.
Jamie Nicastle
Auto Warehouse, Inc.
Brighton, Colorado
Byron Oldham
Honest Autos
Fruitland Park, Florida
Kristin Acosta
Sorensen Auto Plaza
Shenandoah, Iowa
Melissa Rowan
Red White and Blue Autos, Inc.
Ashland, Pennsylvania
Dodd Turner
Turner Auto Group
Greenwood, Mississippi
Mark Fuerbacher
Universal Imports of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Joe Kaisk
Magic City Motorcars
Barberton, Ohio
Jon Davachi
The Leader Dealer
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Cesar Stark
S&S Motors
El Paso, Texas
Justin Boucher
Courtesy Auto Sales
Chesapeake, Virginia
Meet the Finalists
Hear their stories in their own words.
Watch the full video profile of every 2026 finalist on the NIADA YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube
Reigning Recipient
2025
Jack Carter
Owner of Turn and Burn Motors in Conyers, Georgia. Jack started the dealership in 2013 and runs the business with his wife Kate and brother Ben — earning the National Quality Dealer of the Year for their commitment to doing things the right way.
Read Jack's StoryThe Honor Roll
Five decades of distinguished recipients.
Each name on this list earned the highest recognition in the independent automotive industry. Together, they represent the standard every dealer aspires to.
2020 — Present
2025Jack Carter
2024Donald Sullivan Jr.
2023Dan Johnson
2022Tommy Gregory
2021Lee Cavender
2019–2020Otto Hahne
2010 — 2019
2018Randy Crump
2017Robert Blankenship
2016Scott Lanier
2015Darla Booher
2014Marc Powell
2013Joe McCloskey
2012Michael T. D'Andrea
2011Scott Allen, CMD
2010Paul Claborn
2000 — 2009
2009Jeffrey H. Braatz, CMD
2008Baldomero Trevino, CMD
2007Robert Mulkey
2006Tracy Myers, CMD
2005Ray Lyle
2004Robert Milligan
2003Anthony Underwood, CMD
2002Wanda Lewark
2001Robert McDorman
2000Mack Payne
1990 — 1999
1999James Davis, CMD
1998H.M. Freeman
1996Bob Herman
1995George Karlen
1994David Hagler
1993Deacon Jones
1992Richard Funk
1991Gary Smith
1990James Hill
1980 — 1989
1989Ellis Warren
1988Raiford Troutman
1987Robert Lawrence
1986Vernon Ingram
1985Les Griffith
1984Larry Hillsman
1983Mac Ruddell
1982Charlie Morris
1981Bedford Brown
1980Bob Galloway
1976 — 1979 · The Inaugural Years
1979Bob Gemmill
1978Vic Snyder
1977Bill Parrish
1976Joe Eikenberg, Sr.
