Tire Review's Top Shop Award, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

The contest is for dealers of all sizes and types, and spotlights independent tire dealers that epitomize the attributes and values we stress in every issue of Tire Review: exemplary customer service and retention, training and education, merchandising and promotion, professional standards and conduct, appearance, solid business management, community involvement, growth and achievement.

“We are extremely excited about continuing as the presenting sponsor for the Top Shop Award,” said Kevin Keefe, vice president of marketing for Ammco/Coats. “The Top Shop Awards emphasizes THE key drivers of success for just about any business, and it’s an award we believe brings much deserved recognition to the many successful business people in our industry.” 

Dealers can nominate their own businesses, or others can nominate tire dealer businesses. The entry process is simple: Those making the nomination need to provide basic information about the dealership being nominated and write a short (300-word maximum) essay explaining why that dealership should be considered.

From there, all entrants will be reviewed and a group of semi-finalists selected. Those semi-finalists will be asked to provide additional information for judging. A panel of judges, including industry professionals and a member of the Tire Review staff, will select the four finalists and, ultimately, the Top Shop Award winner.