The Women Driving Vehicle Retail initiative is excited to open up nominations for the WDVR Event at NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas.

• The Rising Star Award recognizes a woman early in her dealership career who is driving her path in vehicle retail and serving as a role model and champion for her female peers in the industry
• The Accelerator Award recognizes a mid-career level woman who has demonstrated success in improving gender equity in her dealership.
• The Ally Award recognizes a person with a career track record in hiring, training, mentoring and championing women in auto retail and enhancing gender diversity in the field.

The awards, sponsored by RouteOne, were developed to recognize the women and men pushing gender diversity forward. Nominate yourself or a colleague by filling out this brief form. 

Nominations are due on November 7.

Read more about the awards and last year’s winners here.