At the RV Aftermarket Conference in San Antonio this week, aftermarket members celebrated committment to excellence and growth in RV parts and accessories with the RV Aftermarket Awards.
Emceed by Stromberg Carlson President Bob Brammer and BAL RV Products Aftermarket Sales Manager John Hawkins, the awards program recognizes high-achieving individuals, suppliers, distributors, rep groups and products. The Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented to Susan Carpenter.
Recognized this year in the following categories were:
2025 Distributor of the Year
2025 Distributor of the Year: Atlas Trailer Coach Products — The Distributor of the Year recognizes the most outstanding distributor in the aftermarket segment and is voted on by all supplier members. Finalists: Atlas Trailer Coach Products, Meyer Distributing and NTP-STAG
2025 RV Aftermarket Supplier of the Year
2025 RV Aftermarket Supplier of the Year: AP Products — The RV Aftermarket Supplier of the Year recognizes the most outstanding supplier in the aftermarket segment and is voted on by all distributor members. Distributors look at customer service, staff expertise, fill rate and the ability to launch new products, among other criteria to determine the finalists and winner. Finalists: AP Products, Genesis Products and Thetford
2025 Rep Group of the Year
2025 Rep Group of the Year: Derema Group — The Rep Group of the Year recognizes the most outstanding rep group on the aftermarket segment voted on by aftermarket distributors. Distributors look at work ethic, customer service, product knowledge, training and support, among other criteria to determine the finalists and winner. Finalists: Dealer Resources Group, Derema Group and Tom Manning and Associates
2025 Product of the Year
2025 Product of the Year: Hughes Autoformers Generation 2 Power Watchdog + EPO & WiFi Surge Protector — Each year, the RV Aftermarket Awards recognizes new products that have entered the market since the last conference. There were over 15 entries this year. A panel of dealers and distributors considered innovation, value and usability among other criteria to determine the finalists. Finalists: Hughes Autoformers Gen 2 Power Watchdog + EPO & WiFi Surge Protector, MorRyde EzStor Hitch, and the Valterra E-Valve – 3″ Electric Waste Valve
2025 Chairman’s Award
2025 Chairman’s Award: Mike Thompson’s RV — The Chairman’s Award is a special award selected and presented by the Aftermarket Committee Chair John Tinghitella.
