SOUTHFIELD – The inaugural Design Catalyst Award will be presented to Bob Lutz, former General Motors and Chrysler vice chairman, on Jan. 15 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Design Catalyst Award honors an individual who recognizes and enables great design in the global automotive industry. Lacks Enterprises Inc. is the lead sponsor of the new award, one of the prestigious EyesOn Design Awards.

?We are thrilled to be sponsoring this new Design Catalyst Award and, in particular, to having it presented to Bob Lutz, a true innovator and leader in the industry throughout his storied career,? said James Ardern, director of Business Development, Lacks Enterprises, Inc. ?Our own business is predicated on outstanding design and we are pleased to support an award that recognizes and empowers those who foster great design.?