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Preston Hyundai of Hurlock Honored with Hyundai Hope On Wheels 2026 Spirit of Hope Award
Dave Wilson Sr. accepts Mid-Atlantic Region Dealer of the Year recognition on behalf of the Preston Hyundai team
HURLOCK, Md. — September 8, 2026 — Preston Hyundai of Hurlock has been named the 2026 Spirit of Hope Award recipient and Mid-Atlantic Region Dealer of the Year by Hyundai Hope On Wheels, recognizing the dealership’s commitment to supporting the organization’s mission to end pediatric cancer.
Dave Wilson Sr., Chairman of Preston Automotive Group, accepted the award on behalf of Preston Hyundai during the annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels gala in Washington, D.C on September 3, 2026.
While Wilson accepted the recognition, he emphasized that the honor represents the commitment of the entire Preston Hyundai team and the organization’s longstanding belief in giving back to the communities it serves.
“This award is really a reflection of our entire team and the people who continue to show up and support causes that matter,” said Wilson. “Being part of a community means more than doing business there. It means giving back, being there when people need you and doing what you can to make a difference. We’re incredibly proud to support the work Hyundai Hope On Wheels is doing for children and families.”
For 28 years, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has supported the fight against pediatric cancer, surpassing $303 million in lifetime giving to fund pediatric cancer research, treatment, survivorship programs and other initiatives supporting children, families, physicians and researchers.
The Spirit of Hope Award recognizes Hyundai dealers for their leadership, advocacy, community involvement and dedication to advancing the Hyundai Hope On Wheels mission.
Following the gala recognition, the mission continued in Baltimore with a Hyundai Hope On Wheels Handprint Ceremony and check presentation on Monday September 7, 2026 in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles. The signature handprint ceremonies honor children impacted by pediatric cancer and serve as a powerful symbol of their courage and hope.
While Preston Hyundai of Hurlock received this year’s regional recognition, both Preston Hyundai of Hurlock and Preston Hyundai of Millsboro proudly support Hyundai Hope On
Wheels and its ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for children and families facing pediatric
cancer.
“Seeing the children’s handprints puts everything into perspective,” Wilson added. “The award is
an incredible honor, but the opportunity to be part of something that gives families hope is what
matters most.”
About Preston Automotive Group
Preston Automotive Group has been serving communities across the Delmarva Peninsula and
beyond for more than 50 years. What began as a single dealership in Preston, Maryland, has
grown into a family of automotive dealerships representing multiple brands throughout
Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Guided by its commitment to customers, employees, and the
communities it serves, Preston Automotive Group continues to make giving back an important
part of its mission.
About Hyundai Hope On Wheels
Hyundai Hope On Wheels is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping end childhood cancer.
Supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, the organization funds pediatric
cancer research and raises awareness for the fight against the disease. Since its inception,
Hyundai Hope On Wheels has contributed more than $303 million toward pediatric cancer
research and programs.
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