NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 WILL OPEN MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025, AND CLOSE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025

Celebrating Exceptional Performance and Outstanding Community Service

TIME, Ally and the NADA are very honored to present the 56th Anniversary of the prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

As a true mark of excellence, the TIME Dealer of the Year award recognizes exceptional performance and outstanding community service that is an inspiration to us all. By presenting this annual award, TIME, Ally, and NADA honor new-car dealers across America and their tireless efforts to improve their communities and the world around them.

January 25, 2025: TIME Dealer of the Year Awards at NADA Show 2025

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year, Ray L. Farabaugh of D-Patrick Inc., in Evansville, Indiana.

TIME and Ally: Celebrating Achievement

Ally and TIME have enjoyed a fifteen-year partnership that celebrates award-winning service and performance that make the world a better place.

What makes a TIME Dealer of the Year

Customer Satisfaction

Personnel training and record of service

Share of market

New and used vehicle sales performance

Service performance

Ethics

Physical plant and facilities

Dealer association participation

Service to the community through civic, political and educational activities

To learn more about the judging criteria for the TIME Dealer of the Year award Winner, visit:

The Most Prestigious Honor a New Car Dealer Can Receive

“The most rewarding aspect of my automotive career has been witnessing the growth of my employees. By empowering individuals and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, I’ve created a high-performing team that is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and driving the company forward.”
Ray L. FarabaughD-Patrick Inc, 2025 TDOY Winner
“Our success is a result of our culture and commitment to treating our associates as family, our customers as friends, and our community as home.”
Rita CaseRick Case Honda, 2024 TDOY Winner
“My father’s memorable quote ‘Gary, it doesn’t cost ANY extra to be nice!’ I introduce myself to everyone I meet. I enjoy talking to people and learning about their life stories, it’s the best part of my job when I am at my dealerships and out in the community.”
Gary RomeGary Rome Hyundai, 2023 TDOY Winner

The 2026 awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas, NV