Women in Auto Care Now Accepting 2025 Women in Auto Care Award Nominations
BETHESDA, Md. – June 17, 2025 – Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, today announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Women in Auto Care Awards, an annual awards program that celebrates the outstanding contributions of women and allies across the automotive aftermarket. These prestigious awards are among the most highly regarded in the industry, with over 100 nominations submitted each year.
Each year, Women in Auto Care recognizes excellence in leadership, innovation and dedication through five distinct awards:
- Women of Excellence (Class of four)
- Outstanding Leadership
- Shop Owner of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
- Company Ally of the Year
“The Women in Auto Care Awards are integral to our mission as we, thanks to the nominations from this community, are able to celebrate the incredible achievements of eight women and one company within this incredible industry,” said Elle Lawhead, chair, Women in Auto Care. “Over the past several years, we’ve honored women within varying roles in this industry including warehousing, heavy duty, shops, manufacturers and tech—with roles ranging from shop owner, HR, marketing and CEO—and I look forward to seeing who will be a part of the class of 2025.”
Administered by the Women in Auto Care Leadership Council and supported by dedicated volunteer judges, the awards are presented at the annual Women in Auto Care Awards ceremony breakfast and reception during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Honorees are also featured across Women in Auto Care and Auto Care Association media channels.
All auto care industry professionals are encouraged to nominate a deserving woman or company who is making an impact for the 2025 Women in Auto Care Awards.
Award nominations must be submitted by July 21, 2025.
Learn more about the Women in Auto Care Awards and access the nomination form at autocare.org/women-in-auto-care.
For questions, please contact Missy Stephens, manager, community engagement, Auto Care Association, at missy.stephens@autocare.org.