Thanks to the approval of an additional $10,000 by the National Auto Auction Association’s executive committee, the 2016 NAAA Auto Auction of the Year winner will receive a total of $25,000.

The four chapter auction winners receive $5,000 each for the regional win, and the final auto auction champion for 2016 will be announced and awarded in November at the 2016 NAAA/NRC Convention with an additional $20,000 to be donated to a charity or charities of their choice.

The chapter winners are
Eastern Chapter — ADESA Winnipeg
Midwest Chapter — West Michigan Auto Auction
Southern Chapter — Louisiana's 1st Choice Auto Auction
Western Chapter — Kansas City Independent Auto Auction.

 “Throughout the process of receiving many nominations for the Auto Auction of the Year Award, it has been so incredible to learn about all that our member auctions and its employees do for charitable organizations and the community,” said NAAA president Mike Browning.

“From continuous volunteering, in-kind giving to fundraising, it is a true honor to be the president of this association with so many caring and giving members. The commitment of excellence in community service in our industry is astounding. We pridefully acknowledge all of our members are true champions for this award.”

Details on the award and the regional winners may be found here.