Recognizing Leadership and Innovation: MEMA's 2025 Award Winners
Key Highlights
- John Hanighen received the Advocacy Champion Award for his impactful advocacy efforts in the automotive sector.
- Ryan Kooiman was honored as Member of the Year for his dedication and contributions to MEMA and the industry.
- Ed Edwards was recognized with the Michael Cardone Leadership Award for his innovation in circuit board technology.
- Matt Buchholz earned the Workplace Excellence Award for his commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- The awards ceremony took place at MEMA's booth during AAPEX 2025 in Las Vegas, highlighting industry achievements.
On November 6, 2025, MEMA recognized the wiiners of its prestigious Automotive Industry Awards in its MEMA booth at AAPEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
These awards consist of the Advocacy Champion Award, its Member of the Year Award, its Michael Cardone Leadership Award, and its Workplace Excellence Award.
Recepients of these awards were:
- Advocacy Champion Award: John Hanighen, President and CEO of Cloyes Gear and Products
- 2025 Member of the Year Award: Ryan Kooiman, Director of Training at Standard Motor Products.
- Michael Cardone Leadership Award: Ed Edwards, Founder of Circuit Boards Medics.
- Workplace Excellence Award: Matt Buchholz, Chief Executive Officer at MotoRad