The Oil Connection, located in Fairfield, Calif., was founded in 1988.

In addition to SEMA Person of the Year, the SEMA Industry Awards also include Manufacturer of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year, and Gen-III Innovator of the Year.

Send us your selections for Operator of the Year, Technician of the Year and Best Looking Lube.

Dagwood’s Auto Service in Clare, Mich., was named the Best of the Best voters’ top choice for oil and lube in the county.

The Best Vehicle Brand award evaluates 35 brands to recognize industry-wide excellence for cars, SUVs, trucks and luxury vehicles, while the Best Certified Pre-Owned Program award highlights the CPO program that offers buyers the most benefits.

This award comes just months after BG Products, Inc., received four awards as part of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2019 Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution Awards, including Overall Excellence for the second year running. 

Take 5 wanted to create a formal recognition program within the company. Here's how the brand did it.