SIDNEY — AAA Shelby County has earned the distinction of 2015 Hertz Gold Key Club of the Year.

Through a commitment to its members and its corporate partnership with Hertz, AAA Shelby County won the incentive award in the 500,000 or less membership category.

“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts by the Hertz Corp.,” said Deborah Barga, CEO of AAA Shelby County. “Hertz is an outstanding partner for AAA, providing a high quality product which makes it easy to recommend to our clients.”

AAA Shelby County partners with Hertz to give AAA members the best prices on car rentals across the country and beyond. The distinction is based on Hertz performance results and marketing efforts. AAA Shelby County distinguished itself during 2015 in the following areas:

• Increased Hertz sales year over year.

• Increased sales per 100 AAA members.

• Grew travel agency sales year over year.

Hertz and AAA have a partnership that dates back nearly 40 years, providing AAA members a package of savings available when renting from Hertz. Exclusive discounts include free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership; no charge for additional drivers who are also AAA members and meet standard rental qualifications; free use of one child, infant or booster seat; free unlimited mileage on most rentals; discounts off SiriusXM Satellite Radio rental; and more.