The 2025 winners for each category are as follows. INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER AWARD: AUDREY MOORE, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ENGINEER — NORTH AMERICA SEDAN PROGRAMS, STELLANTIS Audrey Moore has served in a variety of roles during her 25-year career with Stellantis, including as chief engineer for the all-new Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup, which includes the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. Moore is also leading the development of the four-door Dodge Charger Daytona models that will arrive in the U.S. in the first half of 2025. Colleagues recognized Moore for her deep technical knowledge that provides confidence within the team and enables them to execute flawlessly. Industry Trailblazer finalists included: Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor America, and Tricia Morrow, global vehicle safety strategy manager, General Motors. BEST IN CRAFT MEDIA AWARD: EMME HALL, FREELANCE JOURNALIST Emme Hall is an award-winning automotive journalist who has been testing and reviewing vehicles for more than 15 years. Hall has written for a plethora of automotive media outlets, including the Car and Driver, MotorTrend, TechCrunch, The Verge, Jalopnik and Motor. Hall was unable to attend and sent a video message in her absence stating, “Thank you so much for this award for What Drives Her, excellence in automotive journalism. I am so excited; it is such an honor.” Best in Craft Media finalists included: Elana Scherr, senior features editor, Car and Driver, and Nicole Wakelin, editor at large, CarBuzz. AUTOMOTIVE ALLY: JOEL FEDER, SENIOR PRODUCER, INTERNET BRANDS Joel Feder has worked in the auto industry for more than 14 years. Frequently a guest on Drive Chicago’s radio program, various podcasts and appearing on Cheddar along with Fox News, Feder is regarded as an industry insider. Feder was nominated by colleagues and recognized as a point person and leader in the industry by both automotive journalists and manufacturers. Automotive Ally finalists included: Dean Case, communications consultant, and Kimatni Rawlins, president and publisher, Automotive Rhythms Communications. CATA UP TO SPEED 11
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