Würzburg/Dresden, Germany, 16 October 2007
The winners of the German motor trade sector’s 2007 „Women’s Award“ and „Junior Award“ have now been announced. Germany’s motor trade sector magazine, »kfz-betrieb«, together with Shell Germany and Santander Consumer Bank, jointly awarded the two well-established prizes in Dresden’s Transparent Factory on the weekend. The annual competition for the two awards, which attract a lot of attention within the sector, is open to entrants from any car business – regardless of the brand name – throughout the whole of Germany.
The winners of the »kfz-betrieb« Women’s Award 2007
1st place: „2007 Women’s Award“
Christina Degenhart, Porsche Zentrum Trier, www.porsche-trier.de (Porsche)
„Ms. Degenhart has rapidly moved business forward at the Porsche Centre in Trier and put it on a steady course. Moreover, she also stands out due to her considerable social engagement,“ said the jury in its assessment. Ever since 1993, the »kfz-betrieb« Women’s Award has been presented each year to convincing, awe-inspiring businesswomen and female executives in the German motor trade sector.
2nd place: Sylke Esser-Bruss, Autohaus Eylert GmbH, Wuppertal, www.eylert-autowelt.de (Renault, Dacia, Isuzu)
3rd place: Monika Hofer, Auto Welt von Rotz AG, Wil, Switzerland, www.vonrotz.ch (Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki, Kia, Citroën)
The winners of the »kfz-betrieb« Junior Award 2007
1st place: „2007 Junior Award“
Martina Stoppanski, Autohaus Stoppanski GmbH, Ettlingen, www.autohaus-stoppanski.de (Audi, VW)
The jury gave the following reasons for its decision: „Ms. Stoppanski (28) is an outstanding, likeable and very proficient managing director who has completed a degree while working full-time and has also lightened the load for her family in difficult times.“
Ever since 1997 the competition for the prize has been open to young women – and since 2003 also to young men – up to the age of 35. The award is presented to convincing, awe-inspiring junior executives in the German motor trade sector. The criteria are: vocational training, clearly defined plan of succession and, if appropriate, a well-prepared handover of the business.
2nd place: Christian Hackerott, Autopark Hackerott, Hanover, www.hackerott.de (Seat, Skoda)
3rd place: Alexander Host, Hetzler-Automobile Vertriebs GmbH, Kassel, www.autohaus-hetzler.de (Volvo)
»kfz-betrieb« is a specialist magazine published by Vogel Auto Media, Würzburg. It is the most widely read specialist magazine in the German car trade, delivering all the relevant information to people in the automobile trade and service sector for the last 97 years. »kfz-betrieb« fulfils the role of official publication of the ZDK (German vehicle trade association), which represents the interests of over 40,000 car dealer businesses and repair garages. Current daily news from the entire motor sector is available at www.kfz-betrieb.de and also in the newsletter issued daily.
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