CHICAGO (BRAIN) — The Chicago Area Bicycle Dealers' Association has released the names of finalists for the association's annual awards for Dealer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Sales Rep of the Year.
Jim Kersten, CABDA's president and show director, said, "Folks have a lot of fun with the awards, and it's always a great thing to be recognized by your peers. And this year, I'm very proud to have such a wide variety of nominations; They are no longer just Chicago shops."
Voting will begin in January, and winners will be announced at CABDA's annual Industry Party during the CABDA Expo in February.
The finalists are:
Dealer of the Year:
- Northwest Recumbents. Post Falls, Idaho
- Barr Bike and Fitness. Clive, Iowa
- Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles. St. Paul, Minnesota
- Budget Bicycle Center. Madison, Wisconsin
- Freeport Bicycle Company. Freeport, Illinois
- Central District Cyclery. Grand Rapids, Michigan
Supplier of the Year
- Olympic Supply
- Quality Bicycle Products
- J&B Importers
- Trek Bicycles
- Midway Bicycle Supply
- Highway Two
Sales Rep of the Year
- Ray Pecora - Olympic Supply
- Dan Schroeder - Specialized Bicycles
- Terry Elsen - Haro/Serfas/Feedback/Swagman/Lizard Skins
- Terry Kardatzke - J&B Importers
- Kyle Ervin - Olympic Supply
- Chuck Sikora - Marin Bicycles/Serfas/Feedback/Lizard Skins
- Al Robertson - Pure Cycles/SOS Socks/Kali Protectives
