Ford Philippines recently celebrated its 2013 Annual Ford Dealer Convention which recognized top achievers from its nationwide dealer network.

The red carpet Convention was held at the Filinvest Tent, Alabang, with Ford Quezon Avenue being named Ford’s ‘2012 Dealer of the Year’ for its overall distinction in wholesale, retail sales and customer service. The ‘Dealer of the Year’ Award for provincial went to Ford Iloilo.

Ford Alabang received awards for being Metro Manila’s ‘Top Selling Dealer’ of the Ford Fiesta, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer and Ford Expedition. Ford Global City was also distinguished for its performance in fleet sales and took home the top-selling dealer for the Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition and Ford E-150.

"With the consecutive launches of our four class-leading vehicles and the aggressive expansion of our nationwide dealer network, 2012 was a pivotal year for Ford Philippines. The unwavering commitment and dedication of our nationwide Ford dealer network plays a key role in our shared success,” said Minnie Valencia, vice president, Marketing and Sales.

Other top performers in 2012 who were recognized with awards included the ANC group for the ‘Best Sales Administration Team’, Leo Villevert of Ford Iloilo for ‘Branch Head of the Year’, Mary Antonette Cruz of Ford Global City for ‘Top Fleet Sales Consultant’ and Andre Borromeo of the ARB Group for ‘General Manager of the Year. Bernard Amisola of Ford EDSA was recognized as ‘General Sales Manager of the Year’.

‘Outstanding Retail Excellence for Year 2012’ was awarded to Ford Balintawak, Ford EDSA, Ford Iloilo, Ford Negros and Ford Quezon Avenue.

The LPL group, headed by Levy P. Laus, was a big winner at Ford’s 2012 Annual Sales and Service Skills Olympics held in December, emerging as the ‘Overall Champion’. The LPL group is composed of Ford Cabanatuan, Ford Dagupan, Ford Libis, Ford Pampanga and Ford Subic.

“Our Ford dealer network is such as big part of our One Ford plan. They will certainly help drive our momentum in 2013 as we continue to launch class-leading One Ford vehicles and enhance our customer service experience in the Philippines,” added Valencia.