Feb 27, 2023

You do not need to be in the vehicle dealership business to know that it is a competitive field. American drivers love their cars—whether new or pre-owned—and consumer demand shows no sign of slowing! And in Kentuckiana, it’s no different.

Consumers have access to a huge variety of auto dealerships in their hometowns and across the country. It makes sense that when a customer chooses YOUR dealership, it is an accomplishment in and of itself!

So, when you win an award recognizing your family of dealerships as one of a select group of 48 dealer nominees across the country, then you can be sure you truly have arrived in the vehicle dealership space!

That’s exactly what happened when Neil Huffman Automotive Group‘s own Kimberlee Huffman received the honor of being nominated for the 53rd Annual Time Dealer of the Year Award

Jason Wilson, President of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association, nominated Kimberlee for this exciting honor. 

Continuing a Tradition of Excellence

Kimberlee’s nomination is not the first time the Huffman name has been included in the TIME Dealer of the Year Awards. In 1993 Kimberlee’s father, the late Neil Huffman, also was named a TIME Dealer of the Year Award finalist in 1993. 

See a portion of the 1993 article below: 

We are so proud Neil Huffman Automotive Group has been nominated for this prestigious award more than once over the years. It is a privilege and an honor to be recognized among the nation’s most respected automobile dealerships in the nation once again.  

Our commitment to excellence has been the core of our business approach from the very beginning. Thanks to our wonderful team, we are steadfast in our dedication to serving customers in Kentucky and Indiana with top-quality auto sales and service. That pledge continues both today and will do so in the years to come!

Three decades have passed since Neil A. Huffman’s nomination, our first national recognition as one of the best dealers in Kentucky and the Kentuckiana area. We gratefully accept Kimberlee Huffman’s recent nomination as proof that we still have that title. 

The Winner of the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year Award

On January 27, 2023, the TIME Dealer of the Year was announced as Gary Rome of Gary Rome Hyundai. We extend our warmest congratulations to this exceptional auto dealership. 

Kimberlee Huffman was thrilled to receive a finalist trophy for the award—congratulations, Kimberlee! 

Kimberlee Huffman holding her award

To all the other nominees and finalists, Kimberlee Huffman is honored to be included in your company! 

The Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award Is the Most Prestigious In the Car Industry

To be nominated for this award, you must demonstrate all-around excellence in new vehicle sales. 

The award recognizes dealers exhibiting more than just high performance at their respective dealerships. TIME considers community involvement and impact, as well. 

On behalf of all of us at Neil Huffman Automotive Group, we thank Kimberlee Huffman for all the great work she has done for this dealership and her community over the years. She is continuing her father’s tradition of service excellence at the dealership and beyond. 

The Best Selection of New and Used Vehicles at Neil Huffman

Are you interested in buying a new or used vehicle? Reach out to us at Neil Huffman Automotive Group, and we can help you find the make and model that’s best for you!