DETROIT, MI (MAY 14, 2025) – North American Lighting (NAL) is proud to have been nominated for two highly respected awards by Ford Motor Company, and even more proud to have won the Excellence: Own It Award. These honors are a powerful testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence NAL’s teams bring to the table every single day.
The first recognition is a nomination for a Quality Award, which highlights suppliers who have demonstrated superior performance in delivering high-quality products with consistency and reliability. This nomination reflects our relentless commitment to excellence and the high standards our teams uphold in everything we deliver to Ford. Even more exciting, NAL was selected as the winner of Ford’s Excellence: Own It Award. This award is given to suppliers who:
- Strive for continuous improvement
- Take ownership of issues with swift responsiveness and accountability
- Utilize the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model effectively
- Consistently raise the bar for performance and innovation
The Own It Award celebrates the mindset and values that drive NAL forward. It recognizes our ability to act with urgency and integrity, solve problems quickly and collaboratively, and push for better results at every opportunity. This win is a reflection of how each and every Team Member embodies the spirit of ownership and excellence.
We recognize these achievements don’t happen by chance. They are the result of tireless effort, teamwork, and a culture that refuses to settle. Whether you work in sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, accounting, IT, human resources, or any support function, this win belongs to all of us.
Ford’s 2025 Award Summit was hosted at the historic Michigan Central Train Station where NAL representatives accepted the award on behalf of the entire team.
Congratulations, Team NAL, on this incredible recognition!
Left to right: Dan Martinez (Ford, Sr. Purchasing Manager), Jason Young (NAL, Sales and Marketing General Manager), Jack Keller (NAL, Sales and Marketing Sr. Director), Kishore Ahuja (NAL, President and COO), Scott White (NAL, Design and Development Vice President), Scott Moore (Ford, Purchasing Director), and Ami Kipf (Ford, Purchasing Manager)
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Contact: Kayla Boyll, Corporate Human Resources: 217-465-6600 Ext. 7429.