“We’re excited that the innovation and hard work of our team has been consistently recognized on a national level,” said company CEO and founder Aaron McKee. “The Online-Only Auction section does not include any sub-categories, so the sale we entered competed against Internet-only auctions of all sizes and including all types of assets. We feel very honored to be named the best.”

In addition to the Online-Only Auction award, Purple Wave was also named the third-year winner of the Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment award in the Online Catalogs category. In the same category, the company was the second-year winner of the Farm Real Estate award, and named best in General Household/Estate Liquidation, Livestock and Residential Real Estate.

The company will be formally recognized for its achievements during an awards reception at the 60th International Auctioneer Conference and Show on July 16 in Overland Park, Kan.

Purple Wave Auction is a full-service, Internet auction company headquartered in Manhattan, Kan., with locations in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. Purple Wave specializes in commercial real estate, land, and agricultural/industrial equipment, as well as other types of property using its combination of in-person marketing and Internet bidding at www.purplewave.com.