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November 6, 2023

MMDA Hosted Dealer Members and Associate Members at DRIVE 2023

MMDA hosted Dealer members and Associate members at the RBC Convention Center in Winnipeg, MB on Nov 03, 2023 presented by CarrXpert.

A Trip To Mexico

Upon arrival, guests also filled out the backs of each of their tickets to enter a draw to win an all-expenses paid “Trip for 2” to Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort in Mexico!  Brad Braun, Service Advisor from Westward Ford was lucky to win this prize sponsored by CARFAX Canada (Velocity Sponsor)

VIP Celebrity Guest, Randy Carlyle, (former Winnipeg Jets) – Sponsored by First Canadian

The VIP Celebrity guest was Randy Carlyle, former Winnipeg Jets Player, sponsored by First Canadian (Velocity Sponsor). Velocity Sponsor Adessa Canada provided a surprise live auction helping to raise over $6,000 to support MMDA scholarships and programs.

Randy Carlyle presented awards to all award recipients who were recognized on stage. Categories included:

  • Top Salesperson of the Year,
  • Collision Shop Commitment To Industry Awards,
  • Scholarship Awards and
  • MMDA Hall of Fame inductees.

Scholarship Awards

MMDA received over forty scholarship submissions this year! The scholarship program is for students pursuing higher education, awarding $1000.00 to students to assist with their studies. Each of them pursuing a career in business and as an Automotive Technician! These awards were presented by MMDA Past President Bruce Giesbrecht and  Marnie Kacher, MPI Interim President.

Photobooth Moments

The photobooth was sponsored by Leader Auto Resources, and it added an incredible amount of fun and excitement to the occasion.

Video Highlight

Foyer Moments

More than 800 registered guests (a record-breaking attendance!) were welcomed with sparkling wine and delectable hors d’oeuvres in the Official Annual Supplier Networking Foyer. Here, esteemed sponsors such as LAR, Carfax Canada, Auto Trader Canada, VPS, SiriusXM, and Reynolds & Reynolds hosted engaging contests and generously offered gifts to all attendees.

Terri & Randy

After the award ceremonies, Terri and Randy mingled with the guests, took some photos and signed autographs.

Carrxpert Bar

Presenting sponsor Carrxpert Bar was elegantly placed in the center of the room offering service from all four sides. The signature cocktail this year was an MMDA Old Fashioned!

Big Danny Kramer Band sponsored by Sponsor Akso Nobel.

The Big Danny Kramer Band was sponsored by Velocity Sponsor Akso Nobel. The MMDA Dance-Off also took place for the 3rd year in a row and has become an annual tradition! They had guests on their feet dancing to 1:00 am.

Food Stations

Food Stations were open all night and sponsored by IA Dealer Services (Velocity Sponsor) . Serving Sushi, Dim Sum, Beef on a Bun, Charcuterie,  Pasta Station, Pickeral, Taco Bar, Chicken Tenders & for something sweet, a Churro Bar!

Words on Marble from Attendees

The MMDA Drive event was so fun to meet and talk with other people in our industry at an informal event.

MMDA Board Member, Jim Dick of Rhineland Ford

Best event of the season! Staff at MMDA do a top-notch job

Christy Witt, MMDA Associate Member and Torque Sponsor

Gifts

Numerous prizes were up for grabs, and the victorious individuals were brimming with excitement upon their triumph.

On to the next One…

We are already planning for November 1, 2024, at the RBC Convention Center to celebrate their 80th Anniversary! Rumour says it’s going to be bigger and better!

For more information on how to get involved, contact our Program Manager, Illyssa Dzama here

DRIVE 2023 SPONSORS