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AkzoNobel Announces Dave Smith Achievement Award Recipient

May 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nearing the one-year anniversary of his passing, AkzoNobel has chosen to memorialize legendary and respected industry leader Dave Smith by creating the Dave Smith Achievement Award. The inaugural award was presented this week to Catherine Mathewson, an aspiring collision repair professional, at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, held May 28-29, 2019, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Dave Smith

The $2,500 award will be presented annually to the Gold Medalist in the Car Painting, Post-Secondary category, at the Skills Canada National Competition, a multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in Canada. The award is designated to support ongoing

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