The RV Aftermarket Conference recognized Creative Products Group, B&W Trailer Hitches and aftermarket leaders Chris Cieto and Raymond Padgett during the 2026 RV Aftermarket Awards on Aug. 12 in Orlando, Florida.
The awards program honors individuals, suppliers and products for contributions to the RV parts and accessories aftermarket.
The event also presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to Cathy Sutton and John Hawkins.
Creative Products Group was named the 2026 Supplier of the Year, an award selected by distributor members based on criteria including customer service, staff expertise, fill rate and the ability to launch new products. Camco and Hughes Autoformers were the other finalists.
B&W Trailer Hitches received the 2026 RV Aftermarket Product of the Year award. The award recognizes new products that entered the market since the previous conference. More than 20 products were entered this year, with dealers and distributors evaluating criteria including innovation, value and usability.
The finalists in the product category were the B&W Trailer Hitches Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter, Camco RV Skylight Vent Fan Plus and MaxxAir Pivot Fan.
Cieto and Padgett received the 2026 Chairman’s Award, presented annually by the RV Industry Association Aftermarket Committee chair during the aftermarket conference. The award recognizes individual or corporate contributions, leadership and service to the RV aftermarket community.
The awards program was emceed by Bob Brammer of Stromberg Carlson and Chad Johnson of AP Products.
The 2026 RV Aftermarket Conference is being held this week in Orlando, where aftermarket industry members gathered for the awards presentation and recognition of achievements across the RV parts and accessories segment.