The Women's Automotive Association International is honoring four outstanding women at the Spirit of Leadership Award Reception & Lunch during the NADA Convention, Saturday January, 24th, 2009.


Monica Emerson Executive Director - Corporate Diversity Chrysler 

Executive Director - Corporate Diversity Chrysler
Monica E. Emerson is the former Executive Director of the Global Diversity Office at Chrysler LLC. She held the most senior level position for diversity and inclusion at Chrysler since 1996.
Read Monica's Bio Here (pdf)

Ellen McKoy Senior Director, Dealer Relations at SEMA. Executive Director of SEWA

Senior Director, Dealer Relations at SEMA. Executive Director of SEWA
Read Ellen's Bio Here (pdf)

Judith Schumaker
Principal, Schumaker Chevrolet

About the Spirit of Leadership Award

Established in 1999, the WAAI's "Spirit of Leadership" award is presented annually to professional women in the automotive industry in recognition of their significant accomplishments in their profession, community, and family. These women have dedicated their life to their profession and to giving back to others; and they serve as mentors and are role models to us all. Sustained superior performance, community involvement, influence and support of other women within the automotive industry are just some of the qualities these women possess.

A Spirit of Leadership award is given for three automotive business sectors: 1) manufacturer, 2) dealership, and 3) supplier. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know for this award, nominations for 2009 are due by October 31, 2008 to Lorraine Schultz (fax: 248-646-6721; e-mail: lhswaai@aol.com).

Spirit of Leadership Award Reception & Lunch during the NADA Convention
Aboard the Creole Queen
New Orleans, LA
Boarding 11:30, Embark 12:00 noon
Lunch and Award Ceremony
Debark 2:00 pm
Ticket and additional information available on our website at www.waai.com WAAI Tel: 248.646.5250 Fax: 248.646.6721 LHSWAAI@aol.com