IMG Operators Collectively Named 2021 Operator of the Year
The member companies of IMG met in Greenville, South Carolina, for a meeting of networking and discussions for the first time since 2019.

Turbo Images has partnered with the International Motor Coach Group in sponsoring the Operator of the Year Award.
Photo: IMG
The International Motor Coach Group (IMG) Operator of the Year award was shared by the 54 IMG companies of the group.
The award is a recognition of excellence, commitment to IMG’s and the industry’s on-going goals plus community engagement.
“This prestigious award began 15 years ago and in 2021 we recognized all IMG Operators with the Award under the banner of Coming Together is the Beginning; Keeping Together is Progress; Working together is Success”, said Patrick Scully, Turbo Images executive VP.
The member companies of IMG met in Greenville, S.C., for a meeting of networking and discussions for the first time since 2019.
The event offered an opportunity to meet with industry partners and look ahead to 2022. The theme of the event was “Working in Partnership.”
Turbo Images has partnered with IMG in sponsoring the Operator of the Year Award.
Turbo commemorated the award with a bus graphic, showcasing all 54 IMG Shareholders.
IMG Chairman John Adams, Southern Coaches, accepted on behalf of the member companies.
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