ST. LOUIS -

Enterprise Holdings, owner of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, announced Thursday that it has honored 14 automotive auction partners with its 2017 Auction Achievement Award.

The annual program awards several auto auction partners for exceptional service, in two categories: whole-car auctions and damaged-vehicle auctions.

Recipients are recognized for their strong performance in areas such as communication, customer service, marketing and reconditioning, operational success and strategic planning, Enterprise said. 

“The Auction Achievement Award winners play an important role in our efforts to showcase vehicles in cities and regions across the country,” Enterprise Holdings vice president of vehicle remarketing Nate Lattimer said in a news release. “We created this award as a way to say thanks for the accomplishments of these valuable business partners.”

The 2017 Auction Achievement Award winners in the whole-car category include:

  • ADESA Los Angeles
  • Manheim Central California
  • Manheim Cincinnati
  • Manheim Dallas
  • Manheim Fredericksburg
  • Manheim Omaha
  • Manheim San Diego

The 2017 Auction Achievement Award winners in the damaged-vehicle category include:

  • Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies
  • IAA Atlanta
  • Manheim Dallas TRA
  • Manheim NJ TRA
  • Manheim Southern California TRA
  • Manheim Tampa TRA
  • Metro Salvage Pool

Regional Enterprise Holdings teams will present their respective auction partner honorees with their awards, according to the company.

“Our Enterprise teams have terrific, long-term relationships with local auction operators so they are in the best position to nominate the best of the best for our Auction Achievement Awards,” added Lattimer. “Our auction partners are essential to our success and we're excited to recognize them for their commitment to quality and exceptional customer service.”