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.
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Award Categories
3-5 years in the industry
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.
Jessica Carrino, Owner, Sparks Tire & Auto
6-10 years in the industry
Jill Trotta, TechForce
Standard Motor Products, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
- 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: 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