Awards

Recent awards & distinctions

2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation

Go Auto achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more. Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. The 2025 cohort shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance.

Honored with Ford's 2025 Salute to Dealers Award

This year, Jared Priestner and Go Auto's Team Ford have been honored as recipients of the Edsel B. Ford II Salute to Dealer Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dealer Principals who have made exceptional contributions to their communities, dedicating time and resources to support numerous charitable causes. With over $24 million donated, we are incredibly proud of Jared and his remarkable commitment to giving back to the communities where we do business.

Dealership awards

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Audi Richmond

Vorsprung Performance Award - 2025

Audi Richmond was recognized with the 2026 Vorsprung Performance Award from Audi Canada, honouring top-performing retailers for excellence in sales, customer experience, and operations.

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Aurora Ford

ONE Ford Canadian Elite Program - 2020

Aurora Ford Hay River was awarded the ONE Ford Canadian Elite Program in 2020, which is one of the most prestigious awards offered by Ford Canada. This highlights dealers who qualify across three different programs including the President's Award, Ford Leaders Program, and the Premier Club.

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Aurora Ford

President's Award Diamond Club - 2025

Aurora Ford was recognized with the President’s Award – Diamond Club, honouring excellence in sales performance and customer satisfaction.

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DAMS Ford

President's Award Diamond Club - 2025

Dams Ford Lincoln was recognized with the President’s Award – Diamond Club from Ford Motor Company, honouring top performance across sales, operations, and customer experience.

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Kentwood Ford

President's Award Diamond Club - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Kentwood Ford proudly achieved the Ford Canada Diamond Club President's Award for 2021,2022, 2023, and 2025 which recognizes top-performing dealers that excel in both operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This is the highest award presented by Ford Canada and is granted to less than 10% of all dealerships in Canada.

MGM Ford

President's Award Diamond Club - 2025

MGM Ford was recognized with the President’s Award Diamond Club Award from Ford Motor Company, honouring top performance and customer experience.

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Peace River Ford

President's Award Diamond Club - 2025

Peace River Ford was recognized with the President’s Award Diamond Club, honouring top-performing dealerships for outstanding sales performance and customer satisfaction. This distinction highlights a commitment to excellence across all areas of the dealership.

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Team Ford

President's Award Diamond Club - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Team Ford received the Ford Canada Diamond Club President's Award for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 which recognizes top-performing dealers that excel in operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This is the highest award presented by Ford Canada and is granted to less than 10% of all dealerships in Canada.

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Go North Surrey GM

President's Award - 2022, 2023, 2025

Go North Surrey GM was awarded the prestigious President's Award by General Motors of Canada for 2022, 2023, and 2025. This award is given to only 30 of the 500 dealers across Canada and is a testament to the dealership's commitment to excellence in sales, customer satisfaction, operations, and more.

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Airdrie Honda

Honda Driving Excellence Award - 2025

Airdrie Honda was recognized with the Honda Driving Excellence Award from Honda Canada, honouring dealerships that demonstrate excellence in performance, teamwork, and customer experience. This award reflects a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering consistent results across the business.

Go Honda

Honda Driving Excellence Award - 2025

Go Honda was recognized with the Honda Driving Excellence Award from Honda Canada, honouring excellence in performance and customer experience. This award highlights a strong commitment to consistency and continuous improvement.

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Honda Red Deer

Honda Driving Excellence Award - 2025

Honda Red Deer was recognized with the Honda Driving Excellence Award from Honda Canada, honouring a commitment to continuous improvement and customer experience. This recognition reflects a disciplined and customer-focused approach to the business.

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St. Albert Honda

Honda Driving Excellence Award - 2025

St. Albert Honda was recognized with the Honda Driving Excellence Award from Honda Canada, honouring strong performance and a commitment to customer experience. This award reflects a consistent focus on operational excellence and teamwork.

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T&T Honda

Honda Driving Excellence Award - 2025

T&T Honda was recognized with the Honda Driving Excellence Award from Honda Canada, honouring excellence in performance and customer experience. This recognition highlights a commitment to delivering high-quality service across all areas of the dealership.

Northstar Hyundai

Hyundai Signature Certified - 2025

Northstar Hyundai achieved Hyundai Signature Certification for 2025 from Hyundai Canada, recognizing excellence in operations and customer experience. This certification reflects a strong alignment with Hyundai’s standards across the business.

Northstar Hyundai

Hyundai President's Award of Merit - 2025

Northstar Hyundai was recognized with the Hyundai President’s Award of Merit from Hyundai Canada, honouring excellence across performance, customer satisfaction, and overall business operations. This award reflects a well-rounded and high-performing dealership.

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Spruce Grove Hyundai

Hyundai Signature Certified - 2020 and 2025

Spruce Grove Hyundai has been awarded the Hyundai Canada's Signature Certified Award in 2020, and 2025. This special certification is awarded to only the top-performing Hyundai dealers in Canada. It recognizes dealerships for consistently providing high levels of customer service including exceeding customer expectations during every single interaction.

Southtown Hyundai

Hyundai Signature Certified - 2025

Southtown Hyundai achieved Hyundai Signature Certification for 2025 from Hyundai Canada, recognizing a high standard of operational excellence and customer experience. This certification reflects a strong alignment with Hyundai’s performance and service expectations.

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Infiniti South Edmonton

Gold Order of Distinction - 2020, 2021, 2022

Infiniti Canada recognizes top-performing dealers who provide the highest level of customer satisfaction and performance with their Order of Distinction Award. Infiniti South Edmonton was the proud recipient of the Gold Level Order of Distinction Award for 2020.

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Jaguar Land Rover Calgary

Award of Excellence - 2022

JLR Calgary was recognized as the top performing JLR retailer in Canada with the Award of Excellence title from Jaguar Land Rover Canada. The Award of Excellence acknowledges unparalleled performance in core business categories such as customer advocacy, sales, service, and commitment to the Jaguar Land Rover brands.

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Jaguar Land Rover Richmond

Retailer of the Year Award -2021, 2022

JLR Richmond won the Retailer of the Year Award from Jaguar Land Rover Canada for 2021 and 2022. This award is reserved for top-tier JLR dealers who display unmatched performance in sales, service, and customer experience.

Jaguar Land Rover Edmonton

Retailer of the Year Award -2015, 2016

Jaguar Land Rover Edmonton was awarded the 2015/2016 Retailer of the Year award in recognition of its excellence in the fields of sales and customer service. One of only four retailers in the country to be honoured with this award, this was Jaguar Land Rover Edmonton’s second win in its short history.

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Go Kia South

Kia Canada President's Award - 2025

Go Kia South has been awarded the 2025 Kia Canada President’s Award for excellence across performance across key performance indicators, including sales, after sales, customer experience, and marketing.

Toyota on the Trail

President’s Club Award - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Toyota on the Trail has been recognized multiple years by Toyota Canada’s Presidents Club Award. This award honours dealers that excel in all facets of their operations. It is recognition for retailers who continue to go above and beyond at each customer touchpoint and represents the best of the best.

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Langley Toyota

President's Club Winner - 2025

Langley Toyota has been recognized by Toyota Canada’s Presidents Club Award. This award honours dealers that excel in all facets of their operations. It is recognition for retailers who continue to go above and beyond at each customer touchpoint and represents the best of the best.

Toyota of Bellingham

President’s Club Award - 2022

Toyota of Bellingham was awarded the prestigious President’s Award from Toyota USA in 2022. To receive this award is a recognition of exceptional performance across all operational aspects along with a "customer-first" mentality to create unparalleled customer experiences.

Porsche Centre Edmonton

Porsche Premier Dealer - 2015

In 2015, the Porsche Premier Dealer Program identified Porsche Centre Edmonton as one of the top three Porsche Centres in Canada that best embrace the ‘Porsche Business Model’ – achieving the highest performance among their peers in brand utilization, product representation, and the development of key ‘Porsche business drivers'.

Porsche Centre Edmonton

Premier Porsche Centre - 2025

Porsche Centre Edmonton has been awarded the Premier Porsche Centre Award, recognizing exceptional performance and an elevated customer experience. This achievement reflects a team that brings focus, precision, and pride into everything they do. Setting a strong standard across both sales and service.

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Go Auto Haus Volkswagen

Wolfsburg Crest Club - 2025

Go Auto Haus Volkswagen has been awarded the Wolfsburg Crest Club award, highlighting strong performance and a consistent commitment to the Volkswagen customer experience.

Norden Volkswagen

Wolfsburg Crest Club - 2025

Norden Volkswagen has been awarded the Wolfsburg Crest Club award, highlighting strong performance and a consistent commitment to the Volkswagen customer experience.