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??? Off the Block – Episode 5 - Catching Up with Penny Wanna! Big Valley Auto Auction took Off the Block to San Diego for an insightful chat with Penny Wanna, CAR, President of Auction Academy and Vice President of TPC Management! From her industry expertise to her vision for Class 9, she’s got some incredible insights to share. Don’t miss this episode—tune in now! ????
The Maria Acuna Essence (MAE) Award is Auction Academy’s highest honor, recognizing students who truly embody leadership, dedication, and commitment to the program. Named in memory of Maria Acuna—Class 5 graduate, valedictorian, and a shining light we lost too soon—this award honors her legacy. Maria stood out in every way: she led from within, showed up fully, supported her classmates, and brought what she learned back to her home team to share, mentor, and uplift others. In her spirit, we recognize those who carry that same energy and heart. At last week’s Academy Gala Celebration, we were proud to announce the Class 8 students who exemplified these qualities and earned this meaningful honor. Another round of applause for our Class 8 honorees… Keeley Capriola Tara McLean, CAR Tom Freiert ????????????????????
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Auction Academy Class Eight - What if your real impact isn’t what you achieve—but who you lift up next? I was honored to share a moment with Class 8 and talk about what matters most: ?????????????? ???????? ????????????. We unpacked the power of trust, hope, humility, and empathy—not as buzzwords, but as tools to move from managing tasks to leading people. And we talked about dignity—not as a soft skill, but as a standard for how great leaders treat those they serve. What stood out most wasn’t the laughs, the energy, or even the questions. It was the potential this group displayed.? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???? ???????? ???????? ??????????—???? ???? ????????????. To take everything you’ve learned and pay it forward. So here’s your charge, Class 8: ? ? Share what you’ve learned. ? ? Light the path for those behind you. ? ? Lead with dignity—always. You don’t need a title to lead.? Just the courage to care. ?? Thank you, Penny Wanna, CAR, for creating space for real growth. Class 8, your greatness won’t be what you did for yourselves— ???? ???????? ???? ???????? ?????? ???? ?????? ????????????. ?? Be the leader who makes others better. ?? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????? ??????????????. #Leadership #ValueBasedLeadership #Dignity #Trust #Hope #Humility #Empathy #CreateMoreLeaders
Thank you Independent Auction Group for you sponsorship, partnership, & unstoppable support of the Auction Academy and our incredible Class 8-30!!!!
We had a fantastic time attending Auction Academy’s Class 8 Gala! ?? Jacob Warren, a member of IAG’s Ambassador Committee, caught up with Class 8 students to hear about their auction journey—along with some fun questions like, "Who would you rather be stuck on an island with: Penny, Jiles, or Charlie?" Watch the video to find out their answers! ???? #AuctionAcademy #Class8Gala #IAG Congratulations, Class 8!??
Congratulations to Auction Academy Class 8! This incredible group of students officially graduated this week, and we couldn’t be prouder. Over the past two years, you’ve shown unwavering commitment, put in the hard work, and grown into even stronger leaders in our industry. Thank you for trusting the process and bringing your energy, insight, and passion to every session. Watching your growth—individually and as a class—has been an honor. As you close this chapter, remember: once you’re Auction Academy, you’re always Auction Academy. We can’t wait to see what you do next!
Auction Academy Class 8: Final Classroom & Graduation Day in San Diego! What an incredible journey it has been for Auction Academy Class 8! Yesterday, we wrapped up our final classroom session with a day full of valuable experiences from an impressive lineup: ??A heartfelt send-off, marking the end of an amazing two-year journey Pierre Pons ??AuctionNet insights, providing key industry knowledge Laurence Dixon ??Leadership lessons from the inside, industry expert ?? Rich Levene, M. Sc. Leadership-Change ?? ??Auctioneering 101 led by a Class 1 alum, continuing the legacy Cody Boswell ??A powerful & interactive closing leadership session with Associate Professor from California State University - San Diego Dale Ainsworth Thank you to our speakers! Your support and participation was the perfect way to close this chapter together—filled with learning, connections, and inspiration. Now, it’s time for graduation! ?? Class 8 will walk across the stage TODAY at 10 AM PDT during CAR. We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible group and their accomplishments. See you there!
Class 8’s Final Session is Underway! It’s hard to believe, but Auction Academy Class 8 has officially started its last session, marking the final chapter of their incredible two-year journey! We kicked things off with an outstanding tour at ADESA San Diego, where our hosts Jeff Hyde and Denice Sanchez welcomed us with open arms. They shared their auction stories, insights on leadership, and gave us a behind-the-scenes look at their impressive facility. A huge thank you to Jeff, Denice, and the entire ADESA SD team for their generosity and hospitality! We couldn’t have asked for a better start to this final session. Looking forward to celebrating Class 8’s achievements as they cross the finish line and stage to collect their diplomas!
Auction Academy is proud to celebrate Class 9’s Blake Isham with Indiana Auto Auction for receiving his ARA - Automotive Remarketing Alliance CAR Certification! Congrats Blake!
Auction Academy is proud to celebrate Class 9’s Adam George, MBA with COX Automotive Manheim for receiving his ARA - Automotive Remarketing Alliance CAR Certification! Congrats Adam!
Auction Academy is proud to celebrate Class 9’s Nick Apicella with Carolina Auto Auction for receiving his ARA - Automotive Remarketing Alliance CAR Certification! Congrats Nick!