FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 23, 2025)—A star-studded, one-night-only event celebrating some of the biggest names in the automotive world returns to South Florida for its 18th year. The “International Automotive Excellence Gala,” presented by Rick Case Automotive Group and Chaired by Frank Peña, President/Dealer Principal of Potamkin Hyundai, is set for Feb. 22, 2025 at the iconic and newly reimagined Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale. The pinnacle of the event is the presentation of the coveted “Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award” during the evening’s Gala. Past award recipients include H. Wayne Huizenga, founder of AutoNation; visionary automaker Lee Iacocca, who led both Ford and Chrysler; NASCAR® racing legends Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon and a host of others. The 2025 honorees include Former NASCAR® Driver and Current NBC Sports Racing Analyst, Kyle Petty in the “Racing Automotive Lifetime Achievement” category; Mario Murgado, President of Murgado Automotive Group in the “Automotive Dealer Lifetime Achievement” class; and in the “Manufacturer of the Year Lifetime Achievement” category, Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO, BMW of North America, LLC, and Head of BMW Group Region Americas will accept the evening’s award. “The ‘Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award’ is celebrated nationally by the automotive and racing industries as a coveted recognition,” said event co-founder and presenting sponsor Rita Case, President and CEO of the Rick Case Automotive Group. “This year’s honorees demonstrate the highest standards, both in their professional and personal lives, and are truly deserving of the Award.” In addition to the Awards presentation, Gala attendees will be treated to an elegant cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, live entertainment and the chance to bid on exquisite auction items—including exotic vacation packages and one-of-a-kind experiences. All proceeds from the evening benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.
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