The RV Aftermarket’s lifetime achievement award submissions are now open.
The annual Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes one individual each year. The honored individual must exhibit RV aftermarket contributions throughout their career/lifetime. Contributions include service, product innovation, education and/or philanthropy.
Candidates should have a spirit of industry service that is evident through their work. Award winners have influence in the RV aftermarket and strong moral and ethical behavior.
Ten previous award winners and the current RVIA aftermarket committee chair will vote on submissions.
To access the submission form, click here.
Previous winners include:
- Art Tischer, 2023
- Donna Martin, 2022
- Jerry Edwards, 2021
- George Grengs, 2019
- Bob Brammer, Jr., 2018
- Darryl Searer, 2017
- John Spaulding, 2015
- Tom Manning, 2014
- Jerry Shepherd, 2013
- Ron Dempster, 2010
- Mike Keller, 2008
- Ellen Kietzmann, 2007
- Shirley Prest, 2005
