{"id":108414,"date":"2021-09-30T22:07:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T02:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=108414"},"modified":"2021-09-30T22:07:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T02:07:17","slug":"nicola-bulgari-award-presented-for-oustanding-dedication-to-promoting-automotive-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=108414","title":{"rendered":"NICOLA BULGARI AWARD PRESENTED FOR OUSTANDING DEDICATION TO PROMOTING AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

America\u2019s Automotive Trust Honors David L. Madeira for his Vision, Commitment and Leadership<\/strong>
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(Sept. 30, 2021) \u2013 America\u2019s Automotive Trust announced David L. Madeira as the 2021 Nicola Bulgari Award recipient at their inaugural Apex Dinner held in Birmingham, MI to kick off the North American International Auto Show\u2019s Motor Bella.<\/p>\n

The Nicola Bulgari Award \u2013 named after the world-famous Vice Chairman of BVLGARI, renowned car collector, and board member of the Trust \u2013 is personally selected by Mr. Bulgari. It is presented annually to recognize an individual\u2019s efforts to promote America\u2019s automotive heritage.<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid is an exceptional leader in the effort to secure America\u2019s automotive heritage,\u201d said Gary Gartner, Director of The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage, who presented the award on behalf of Mr. Bulgari. \u201cHis commitment to helping ensure collector vehicles are recognized for their important cultural role and have a place in our society, both now and in the future, is exactly the type of dedication this award was designed to recognize.\u201d<\/p>\n

Madeira, who served 15-years as the CEO of LeMay \u2013 America\u2019s Car Museum, and later for America\u2019s Automotive Trust \u2013 has dedicated much of his life\u2019s work and passion to cars and motorcycles. During that time, he oversaw the initial fundraising and construction of LeMay – America\u2019s Car Museum, the largest automotive museum in the United States. Under his leadership, the Museum\u2019s success served as the anchor point for a vision that became America\u2019s Automotive Trust.<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid\u2019s leadership has provided a unifying force to streamline resources, increase collaboration and bring together like-minded organizations working towards a similar goal to perpetuate car culture,\u201d said Tabetha Hammer, CEO & President of America\u2019s Automotive Trust. \u201cThe job of ensuring a strong future of driving and the enjoyment of vehicles is never done. It cannot be accomplished by any singular group or effort \u2013 it\u2019s going to take a global community. The vision of America\u2019s Automotive Trust, originally set by David, is to build that community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Madeira joins a prestigious group of prior Nicola Bulgari Award winners which include Jay Leno; former GM Designer Ed Welburn; former Hemming\u2019s publisher Jim Menneto, RM Group founder Rob Myers, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick; CEO of Hagerty McKeel Hagerty; founder of the Simeone Automotive Museum Dr. Frederick Simeone; Amelia Island Concours founder Bill Warner; former Chairman of the Gilmore Car Museum Bill Parfet, and Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Motor Bella Rod Alberts.<\/p>\n

About America\u2019s Automotive Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

America\u2019s Automotive Trust was founded in 2016 to secure our automotive heritage for future generations. We draw together like-minded organizations to honor the past, celebrate the present, and drive the future of car culture with the greatest impact. Member organizations, including LeMay<\/p>\n

\u2013 America\u2019s Car Museum, RPM Foundation, America on Wheels Museum, Club Auto, and Concours Club, as well as institutional partners of Gilmore Car Museum and The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage work together to foster a strong community for all enthusiasts to thrive \u2013 in the classroom, industry careers, and on the open road. America\u2019s Automotive Trust is<\/p>\n

a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. For more information, visit www.americasautomotivetrust.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nAshley Bice
\nNational Strategic Initiatives Officer
\nAmerica\u2019s Automotive Trust
\nhttps:\/\/www.americasautomotivetrust.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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