Eyes on Design Awards 2001

Eyes on Design / Detroit is an event that recognizes significant contributions to the world of automotive design as presented at the North American International Auto Show.

The award process will begin on Sunday, January 7 at the North American International Auto Show with winners announced at the Eyes on Design/Detroit reception January 10.

Formal presentations will take place in mid-April during Press Preview Days at the New York Auto Show. Judges are design professionals, suppliers to the design industry and academics.

Auto World Weekly will publish a special insert focused on automotive design, the technologies which shape it and the people with the vision who make it happen. The insert will appear in Auto World Weekly and be distributed nationally as well as through special distribution at auto shows.

Design Awards:

A total of 24 awards will be presented in 12 categories - one to a Design Team in each category and the other by the team to the Most Significant Contributor to the team’s design success:

Most Significant Concept Car Design

Most Significant Production Car Design
    - Compact
    - Mid-Size
    - Luxury
    - Personal Sport

Most Significant Concept Truck Design

Most Significant Production Truck Design
    - SUV
    - Pickup
    - Multi-Passenger Vehicle
    - Crossover

Most Significant Exhibit Design

Most Significant Fashion Statement - Awarded to a Fashion House

Reception Program:

Dick Ruzzin, Chairman Welcome & Purpose
7:00 pm - Steve Harrison, Auto World Weekly Awards Process
7:30 pm - Bill Scott, General Motors Eyes on Design Automotive Exhibit
Dick Ruzzin Closing Comments

Appetizers and open bar
Valet parking
Awards on display
Eleanor & Edsel Ford House Exhibit on display

Proceeds from Eyes on Design / Detroit benefit the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology and its programs to aid the visually impaired.