The Rental Show Special Awards

The rental industry has grown and prospered from the service of many leaders during the past 50-plus years. Each year, nominations are accepted to recognize individuals who have made a substantial impact on the industry at the national and/or international level. The new inductees are recognized during a ceremony at The Rental Show annually.

Rental Hall of Fame:
The Rental Hall of Fame is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of the rental industry and its impact on our culture by honoring those who have served this industry continuously for many years and have made outstanding contributions at the national level.

2010 Rental Hall of Fame award recipients press release

Distinguished Service Award:
Next to the Rental Hall of Fame, this is the most prestigious ARA award given. The recipient shall have made continuous (over several years) substantial contributions to the industry at the national, regional, state and local levels.

Meritorious Service Award:
The major purpose of the Meritorious Service Award is to honor any ARA general member who has made substantial contributions to the industry on a committee, project or service activity.

Special Service Award:
This award shall be made only to an individual not in the rental business. It could be a supplier, publisher, professor, government employee, or anyone who has performed an outstanding service or contribution for the good of the general rental industry, not directly attributable to his/her personal gain or profit.

Outstanding Leadership Award:
This award is given to acknowledge and express appreciation for outstanding record of dedicated service to your ARA state or local association and the entire rental industry.

Regional Person of the Year Award:
ARA annually honors members who have made outstanding contributions to the association and the industry at the regional, state and local levels with the Regional Person of the Year award.

President’s Image Award:
An award celebrating a commitment to improving the rental industry through a remodeling, rebuilding or renovation project.

2010 award winners press release

ARA Insurance Services/NER Award:
This award was established to highlight heavy-equipment theft recovery and the hard work of law enforcement personnel to prevent and recover this equipment. The award recognizes a sworn law enforcement officer or a civilian support person who has “performed exceptional service to the rental industry through the recovery of rental equipment or through theft-prevention initiatives.”

2010 AIS/NER award winner press release