ARA awards outstanding service

The American Rental Association (ARA) presented its annual awards to individuals for outstanding service to the association and the rental industry. Frederick Dupy, president of American Party Rental in Austin, Texas, was honored with the the Distinguished Service Award; Leon Kothmann, Leon Kothmann Insurance Agency, Arlington, Texas, received the Meritorious Service Award; Rick Long, president of Power Equipment Plus, Sand Lake, Mich., was honored with the Special Services Award; and Sam Castillo, sales manager at Tates Rents in Boise, Idaho, was presented with the Outstanding Leadership Award.