Awards
Women in Auto Care Awards
Women in Auto Care Awards
Women in Auto Care annually distribute several awards in recognition of the amazing contributors within the automotive industry. The Women in Auto Care Awards are administered by the Women in Auto Care Leadership Council, alongside volunteer industry volunteers. Winners are recognized at the Women in Auto Care awards ceremony and reception during AAPEX in Las Vegas, as well as via both Women in Auto Care and Auto Care Association media channels.
Nominations for 2025 have ended.
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Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2025
Award Categories
5-10 years in the industry
2025 Winners
Lauren Briggs, Director, Sales & Marketing, NAPA Auto Care
Tracey Capriotto, Director of Content & Producer, Remarkable Results Radio
Heather Antrim, Commercial Category Manager, AutoZone
Cass Tomac, Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Highline Warren
11-20 years in the industry
2025 Winner
Olivia Droney Newton, Sr. Vice President of Category Management and Customer Insights, N.A. Williams Company
21+ years in the industry
2025 Winner
Courtney Pedler, CEO, Autology Data, Management Group
- Champion of the Year Award
- Anna Gluck, Chief Human Resources Officer, Transtar Aftermarket Solutions
- Company Ally of the Year Award
- Parts Authority
- Shop Owner of the Year Award
- Julie Holmes, Co-CEO, Virginia Tire and Auto
- Women of Excellence Award:
- Christine Mobley, VP Talent Management and Belonging, Dorman Products
- Jillian Weishaar, Manager of Education and Diversity and Inclusion, Parts Authority
- Lauren McCullough, CEO & Co-Founder, Tromml
- Sarah Sacks, DC Manager, Highline Warren .
- Outstanding Leadership Award:
- Sheila Sarkozi, Senior Growth & Industry Marketing Manager, RepairPal
- Lifetime Achievement Award:
- Tina Hubbard, President & CEO, HDA Truck Pride
- Woman of the Year: Lauren Beaulieu, Vice President Professional Marketing, Advance Auto Parts
- Shop Owner of the Year: Kim Auernheimer, Owner/ Business Manager, Cool Springs Automotive, LLC (dba CS Automotive)
- Woman of Excellence: Danielle Sonnefeld, VP of Business Development, N.A. Williams Company
- Woman of the Year: Laura Soave, Executive VP, Merchandising, Marketing, Communications, and Commercial Strategy, Icahn Automotive Group LLC
- Shop Owner of the Year: Carolyn Coquilette, Owner, Technician, Luscious Garage
- Woman of Excellence: Jill Trotta, VP, Industry Advocacy & Sales, RepairPal, Inc.
- Champion of the Year Award
- April Williamson, Associate Category Manager, NAPA
- Company Ally of the Year Award
- Standard Motor Products, Inc.
- Shop Owner of the Year Award
- Jessica Carrino, Owner, Sparks Tire & Auto
- Women of Excellence Award:
- Susan Starnes, Vice President, Emerging Markets, Genuine Parts Company
- Ashlee Arnold. Vice President, Arnold Oil Company of Austin
- Tanya Hunt, commercial project manager, BBB Industries
- Jennifer Tio, President, Maximum Marketing Services, Inc.
- Outstanding Leadership Award:
- Jill Trotta, TechForce
- Lifetime Achievement Award:
- Tammy Tecklenburg, Founder & CEO, dott.®
- Woman of the Year: Jennifer Maher, Chief Executive Officer, TechForce Foundation and America’s Automotive Trust
- Shop Owner of the Year: Jamie Carlson, Owner, Ervine’s Auto Repair and Grand Rapids Hybrid
- Woman of Excellence: Cindy Frasca, Chief Operating Officer, Kukui
- Woman of the Year: Amy Bonder, Executive Vice President, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
- Shop Owner of the Year: Judy Zimmerman, Owner, Zimmerman's Automotive Service
- Woman of Excellence: Susan Ulrey, Vice President - FCA Global Business Unit, Tenneco, Inc.
- Woman of the Year: Kim Nolan, Senior Vice President, traditional market, BBB Industries
- Shop Owner of the Year: Kristi Hudson, Co-owner, Troy Auto Care II
- Woman of Excellence: Kathleen Long, Chief Revenue Officer, RepairPal
- Shop Employee of the Year: Megan Dineff, Manager, Ervine’s Auto Repair & Grand Rapids Hybrid and EV
- Champion of the Year: Tanya Hunt, Commercial Project Manager, BBB Industries
- Woman of the Year: Jilynna Greene, VP, Field HR Operations, AutoZone
- Shop Owner of the Year: Tara Topel, Owner, Topel's Service Center, Inc.
- Woman of Excellence: Anne Coffin, Director of Information Technology, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
- Woman of the Year: Dawn Zieren, SVP Global and Strategic Initiatives, The NPD Group
- Shop Owner of the Year: Kathleen Callahan, Owner, Xpertech Auto Repair, Inc.
- Woman of Excellence: Nicole Huard, Manager - Data & Category Management, Robert Bosch, LLC
- Woman of the Year: Tammy Tecklenburg, Partner, Tecklenburg Advisors
- Shop Owner of the Year: Pamela Gatto, President, Gatto's Tires & Auto Service
- Woman of Excellence: Vonda Lee, Partner, Supply Line International