Nominations are now being accepted for the 2006 F&I Pacesetters awards. F&I Management & Technology recognizes four regional dealers who set the pace in running a finance department marked by professionalism, ethics and profitability.

These dealers not only have a highly profitable F&I department but also earn these profits through compliant, ethical and customer-centered processes while maintaining high CSI ratings. They are at the forefront of building up the reputation and credibility of F&I among dealers, consumers and their communities.

Four dealers will be selected — one from each of the following U.S. regions: Northeast, South, Midwest and West. Qualified judges will evaluate all entries based on the following criteria:

• Success/profitability in the finance department

  
  

• Sustaining a compliance culture

  
  

• Ethical employees and practices, regular employee training

  
  

• Community support and involvement

  
  

• Other programs, processes and initiatives that contribute to a top-notch F&I operation

  
  

  The four winners will be honored with plaques and featured on the cover of the January 2006 issue of F&I Management & Technology and their achievements will be featured in an exclusive cover story in the issue. One of these regional winners will be selected to receive the coveted sixth annual F&I Dealer of the Year Award at an NADA ceremony in February 2006.

  
  

  To nominate a dealer, fill out the form available at www.fandimag.com/t_pacesetters_entry.cfm. Be as thorough as possible. All entries must be received by no later than Nov. 18, 2005. A dealership may enter for its own agency.