This annual program honors North American automotive executives who are young, entrepreneurial-minded and possess the skills and talent needed to become industry leaders of tomorrow.

Now in its seventh year, Rising Stars recognizes automotive executives in middle and upper management who are likely to grow in influence and prominence, together with the companies who are nurturing that future leadership talent.

The nomination period for the 2020 Rising Stars program runs until December 31, 2019.

Who can become a Rising Star?

For 26 years, the Automotive News PACE Awards have heralded the industry’s best commercialized game-changing innovations. The increased tempo of change has been driving vast innovation in processes, products and systems that are through the pilot phase, but have not been brought to market.

Every five years since 2000, Automotive News has compiled the list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, recognizing top female executives at automakers, suppliers and dealerships. We'll publish the next list in 2020.

Automotive News’ ninth annual search for the BEST is underway.

For the ninth year, Automotive News is selecting a class of 40 Under 40 in auto retailing. We’ll profile the honorees in the July 13 issue. If you know someone under age 40 who is making a big impact at a new-car dealership in the U.S., we want to know.

Self-nominations are welcome.

It's a simple social-media hashtag: #IWorkForGM. Although not started by GM CEO Mary Barra, the hashtag's statement of passion and pride is a testament to the cultural change that our choice for Industry Leader of the Year has led within the organization since being appointed to the top job nearly five years ago. Other honorees include an executive who has helped bring Lincoln back from the brink and the man chosen to follow a legend at Fiat Chrysler.

In light of the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Automotive News has made the difficult, but necessary, decision to postpone the PACE and Pace Pilot events scheduled for March.

While we remain committed to all of our programming, rising concerns about the safety of our attendees and staff has led us to the decision.