Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award
Recipients of the NMMA Freedman Award are individuals who, in the course of their careers, have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity, and personal motivation. The following are the categories for consideration:
• Marine aftermarket or OEM manufacturer
• Marine representative
• Member of a marine-focused media
• Boat dealer
• Marine distributor
• Marine trade association staff person
NOMINATION PROCESS
Nominations to the 2025 awards program will open Summer 2024.
To nominate a worthy industry leader:
- Nominators must belong to a member company and be in good standing with NMMA.
- Submit the official nomination form.
- Submit supporting material to enhance the nomination. Supporting material includes, but not limited to; an enhanced career timeline and accomplishments, articles about the nominee and letters of support. Supporting materials should be received digitally through the provided file share link by the entry deadline.
Nominators will be notified of award status in January 2025.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
The 2025 Alan J. Freedman Award will be presented during the Miami Industry Breakfast at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Tickets are required for entry.
QUESTIONS
Contact: Rachel Harmon
Email: [email protected]
AWARD RECIPIENTS
1996: Thomas H. Lorenz, Sr., Lorenz & Jones, Inc.
Thomas H. Lorenz, Sr.
In presenting this year’s Freedman Award, Ken Garelick, then chairman of the Accessory Manufacturers Division recognized Tom Lorenz’s lifelong dedication and contributions to the industry through leadership of his successful Iowa-based family business, Lorenz & Jones, which distributes marine accessories throughout the Midwest.
Further, Garelick noted that “Tom has personally devoted a great deal of energy to support the distribution of marine accessories nationally, by being involved in the National Marine Distributors Association and other organizations endorsing recreational boating”.