Modern Tire Dealer editors take home five IAMC medals

June 27, 2008

Modern Tire Dealer received five medals for editorial excellence from the 17th International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC).

Medalists were announced at the annual International Automotive Media Awards presentation, held recently in Dearborn, Mich. The event was held in conjunction with the North America Concept Vehicle Awards.

Entered in the Magazine Writing division, MTD took home the following 2007 Foundation Award medallions for magazine writing:

* Gold, Feature category, "The Consumer Reports Report," Bob Ulrich.

* Silver, Editorial category, "Ultimately, you have to oversee your overseas tire purchases," Bob Ulrich.

* Bronze, Personality Profile category, "Vision, persistance and sheer hard work," Mike Manges.

* Bronze, Feature category, "Katrina Aftermath," Lori Mavrigian.

In the Special Sections category (magazine, 20,000-100,000 circulation), Mike Mavrigian, Mike Manges and Kevin Rohlwing received Silver medals for MTD's "Performance Handbook 2007."

The purpose of the International Automotive Media Competition is to honor members of the automotive media "deserving recognition for outstanding achievement."