The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is requesting nominations for its annual Pride Awards. 

The Awards, which are presented at the Collision Industry Night of Achievement during NACE, are meant to recognize those groups or individuals who selflessly contribute time and energy in an attempt to improve their communities and the world around them. And when they do so, they improve the image of the collision industry and all who work in it.

The PRIDE awards recognize those in the industry for what they do in the community outside of the industry.

"I'm looking forward to the continued success of the PRIDE Awards," stated Janet Chaney, Pride committee chairman. "2005 nominating forms are being sent to NABC members and all industry-related businesses. Please pass this information on to your colleagues and co-workers, or anyone else that can bring deserving nominees to NABC's attention.

"In addition to the nomination forms, NABC provides a downloadable form on its website, which can also be filled out online. You can also phone the NABC office at 888-667-7433. Tell the office you have a nominee, and you will get a return call from a PRIDE committee member to complete the process."

The deadline for receiving nominations is September 15, 2005. Winners will be notified by October 15, 2005. Award presentations will take place at NACE 2005 to be held in Las Vegas in November.

"The Mission Statement of the NABC Pride Committee is to identify, recognize and publicize those who work in the collision industry, that have selflessly performed good deeds, and have thus contributed to a positive image of the industry as a whole," Chaney continued. "The PRIDE Awards seek to find true hero's who selflessly, and without thoughts of recognition, devote much of themselves to make a better world.

"We know that there are many deserving people within our industry. Many of them do good for its own sake and do not feel a need to be recognized for their selfless acts. It is up to us to make sure they are acknowledged and thanked. Please help us identify and recognize these people."

For additional information about the National Auto Body Council and the 2005 Pride Awards, contact the Council at 888-667-7433. Or visit the website at www.autobodycouncil.org.