Community Liaison
Jessica Finnerty, CEM
Manager, Meetings and
Events
Women in Auto Care Executive Committee Members
- Olivia Newton (Chair), Standard Motor Products
- Nicole Brennan, Hopkins Manufacturing
- Brandi Gardner, AutoZone
- Jacquie Hower, Zimmerman’s Auto
- Kylie Hirko, Vehicle Repair Group | Endeavor Business Media
- Jacki Lutz, Sensata Technologies
- Jessica Toliuszis, N.A. Williams
- Jill Trotta, RepairPal
- Rhonda Young, Kukui Corporation
Women in Auto Care Champions
Women in Auto Care Champions have exclusive opportunities to help
support our key initiatives through ‘Micro Volunteering’ efforts.
Champions earn insight and exposure to the committee and meet
volunteer requirements for certifications, such as ACP.
Click to expand initiatives:
+ Communications and Communication Awards (AAPEX)
Communications champions will help increase the Women in Auto Care
social media presence and participation, promote Women in Auto
Care initiatives by developing press releases and Auto Care
Association insider articles in addition to assisting with
generating website content to increase awareness throughout the
year.
Communication Awards Champions will support the committee member
to help drive and increase participation for the Communication
awards, promote the award awareness, judging submissions and
choosing winners. The Communication Awards are presented annually
during the Women in Auto Care Press Conference at AAPEX.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Sarah Shelstrom
+ Conference Planning /Women of the Year Awards
Conference Planning champions will assist the committee member
with the Leadership Conference planning. Conference planning
initiatives consist of driving program coordination to include
vetting speakers, helping to develop program structure, and
providing feedback on meeting related events.
Women of the Year Champions will support the committee member to
help drive and increase participation for the Women of the Year
award, promote the award awareness, judging submissions and choose
winners.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Olivia Newton
+ Global Collaborations
Champions will work with the Committee Chair to help develop a
model to collaborate and/or replicate Women in Auto Care
initiatives in other countries, communities, etc. This offers an
opportunity to expand relationships and opportunities for the Auto
Care Association and Women in Auto Care community.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Tammy Tecklenburg
+ Mentoring
Mentoring Champions will drive the participation and adoption of
mentoring program in addition to developing the mentoring program
content for current and aspiring Women in Auto Care members.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Lisa Nazoyan
+ Scholarships
Champions for the Scholarship committee will support the committee
member by selecting scholarship winners from applicant pool in
addition to driving donations, funding, promoting awareness and
supporting the Party with a Purpose initiative.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Danielle Sonnefeld and
Dawn Zieren
+ Shop Owner and Technician Collaborations
Shop Owner and Technician Champion supporters will collaborate
with other shop owner and technician groups to help set up
programs that will increase the involvement, participation, and
value for women in this segment of Women in Auto Care.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Amy Mattinat
+ Sponsorship
Sponsorship champions will aid in driving annual sponsors to
financially support the Women in Auto Care community with a goal
to increase sponsorship proceeds each year. As a champion you will
also help to create and develop new effective opportunities for
sponsor and innovative methods for Women in Auto Care to provide a
value back to sponsors.
Inititiave Lead Champion: Brandi Gardner and Jill
Trotta
Women in Auto Care organizes and hosts an annual leadership
conference. This conference provides attendees with dynamic speakers
and workshops including personal and professional development tools
and updates on industry trends. All attendees are eligible to receive
continuing education units (CEU) credits toward their Automotive
Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket
Professional (MAAP) professional designations.
Our conferences have been accredited by Northwood University since
2012.
Next Events:
Women in Auto Care Mentoring Mixer (Online Event)
November 12 @ 7pm EST | Microsoft Teams
Pour yourself a beverage and join us for an hour of casual
conversation centered around mentorship and professional development.
Our November session will feature a keynote by Dr. Christina Vranich on “Forming Meaningful Mentorships.” Dr. Vranich graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2009. She built an optometry practice from the ground up and sold it at 36 years old. In 2014, Dr. Vranich was named small business of the year and awarded Young Optometrist of the Year.
Different personalities are better for different mentoring relationships. How does a Carrie build your career? How can a Samantha help you navigate through a crisis? Find out Thursday 😍🤓👑
If you don’t already know your Myers Briggs personality type, please take the test and review at 16personalities.com.
If you are interested in joining the Mentoring Mixer please email
Jessica Toliuszis at
jtoliuszis@nawilliams.com or sign up here.
Women in Auto Care Book(ish) Club (Online Event)
November 19th | Microsoft Teams
Women in Auto Care is launching a book-ish club and we’d love you to
participate!These will be fun, one-hour calls once a month to connect
and share. Maybe you read the book, maybe you don’t read the book.
Judgment free zone! You’ll have a blast and pick up a trick or two
while connecting with our Women in Auto Care community.
Our November book is Joy at Work by Marie Kondo.
There are two opportunities to join - select whichever time works best
for your schedule:
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Hooked on Books: Overbooked Breakfast Club - 9 a.m. EST/ 6 a.m.
PST
- Books + Bubbly: Cocktails with a Literary Twist — 7 p.m. EST/ 4
p.m. PST
To sign up to participate, please click
here. Information on buying the book can be found
here.
Nov. 3 | Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony (Online Event)
Women in Auto Care hosted a virtual awards ceremony during the Virtual AAPEX Experience to honor the 2020 Women of the Year, Grand Prize Scholarship Winner and Automotive Communications Awards winners. View the presentation here.
Browse through previous event photos
Women in Auto Care awards provide recognition to the amazing
contributors within the automotive industry. The committee reviews
applicants and nominations and administers awards annually for both
women of the year and automotive communications awards. Winners are
recognized at the Women in Auto Care awards ceremony and reception
during the Virtual
AAPEX Experience and at Women in Auto Care 2021 events.
Watch this informative CarmCast on the benefits of getting involved
Automotive Communications Awards
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Information on 2021 Awards Will be Available Soon
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Recognizing companies and agencies that provide automotive information
through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
The communications awards cover several Business to Consumer and
Business to Business categories. Companies can submit for as many
categories as they see fit.
Winners will be recognized via the following channels:
- Mention in press release announcement;
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Recognition in the Women in Auto Care Virtual Awards Ceremony during
the Virtual AAPEX Experience on Tuesday, Nov. 3;
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Inclusion in recording of Virtual Awards Ceremony to be posted across
association social channels and the Women in Auto Care website
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Inclusion in social media initiative to showcase winners with their
awards
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Recognition during Women in Auto Care 2021 conferences and events; and
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Opportunity to contribute thought leadership for an upcoming Women in
Auto Care webinar.
Entry fees: $195 for first entry / $125 for each additional entry
Automotive Communications Award Categories (PDF)
+ Award Eligibility and Criteria
Any client, agency or supplier who has produced automotive
advertising, marketing, merchandising and/or PR efforts targeted to
consumers or the trade are eligible. The advertising, marketing,
merchandising and PR efforts should be focused on the aftermarket.
All entries must be produced and/or implemented between Sept. 1, 2019 and Aug. 31,2020.
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All attachments must be in PDF or jpg format. For any entries that
involve video, please include links to the necessary content for
review. For websites, send PDF or .jpg files of screenshots as
necessary or website links.
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After you submit your entries, you will receive an invoice for
payment.
Submit your Entry
Honoring deserving women throughout the industry with three Women of the
Year Awards:
- Auto Care Woman of the Year -This award is presented annually
to a woman who is a leader, mentor, and role model who has made
significant and outstanding contributions to the auto care industry.
2020 Winner: Lauren Beaulieu, vice president, professional marketing, Advance Auto Parts
- Female Shop Owner of the Year - This award is presented
annually to an outstanding female shop owner who demonstrates role
model behaviors, leadership and commitment to the advancement of
women.
2020 Winner: Kim Auernheimer, owner and business manager, Cool Springs Automotive, LLC (dba CS Automotive) - Auto Care Woman of Excellence - This award is presented
annually to a woman who is a Women in Auto Care member and who has
provided recent outstanding contributions to the auto care industry
while demonstrating role model behaviors, leadership and commitment to
the advancement of women. She is considered a rising star in the
industry.
2020 Winner: Danielle Sonnefeld, vice president, business development, N.A. Williams Company
+ Award Eligibility and Criteria
Auto Care Woman of the Year
Criteria:
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Must have a record of achievement and leadership within the auto
care industry
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Must make significant contributions that expand and improve the
auto care industry
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Must have made extraordinary contributions as a volunteer, over
and above her professional responsibilities, that have helped to
address a pertinent need, problem or issue, or has made a
difference that improves the quality of life for others
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Is a leader with vision whom impacts, empowers, and motivates
others
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Is dedicated to developing and mentoring future female leaders by
exercising role model behaviors and career coaching
Female Shop Owner of the Year
Criteria:
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Must be a managing owner of her shop, a shop in the auto care
industry (independent repair shop, tire center, heavy duty repair
shop)
- Must have a hands-on role in running the business
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Must be involved in additional activities within the auto care
industry and community
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Has proven leadership ability and commitment to the advancement of
women in the auto care industry
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Dedicated to educating female consumers to make informed decisions
about the repairs and service of their vehicles
Auto Care Woman of Excellence
Criteria:
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She has made recent outstanding contributions to the auto care
industry
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She has dedicated herself to the progression in and improvement of
the auto care industry
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She’s been an influential role model who encourages excellence
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She has proven leadership ability and a commitment to the
advancement of women
Please note that winners must be a Women in Auto Care/ Auto Care
Association member in order to accept the award. For information on
membership, please contact Jessica Finnerty at
jessica.finnerty@autocare.org
Click here
to view the past Woman of the Year Award Winners.
Join our mentorship program as a mentor or mentee. We will partner you
for a mentor relationship that will help you grow.
Mentee Benefits
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Mentor Benefits
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Personalized development opportunity to address individual
learning needs
- Opportunity to develop new skills and expertise
- Access to independent and objective perspectives
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Enhanced confidence in dealing with challenges and issues
- Enhanced networking opportunities
- Goals setting and follow through
- Clarity and career direction and advancement
- Support during times of change and transition
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- Learn new things
- Share your knowledge with a young professional
- Build additional professional relationships
- Develop leadership and management skills
- Gain fresh perspectives through interaction
- Invest in the future of the industry
- Helping others and see them progress
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Join the Mentoring Program
Refer a friend
Program Participants are encouraged to
- Mutually establish clear goals
- Meet monthly
- Connect at industry events
- Have FUN!
Every year, Woman in Auto Care awards multiple scholarships for high
school and post-secondary female students that are looking at a career
in the Auto Care Industry.
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PRIZE: $5,000 Scholarship + Trip to 2019 AAPEX to be honored at
the Woman in Auto Care Awards Ceremony & Reception
Apply for 2020
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Women in Auto Care is thankful to partner with the
University of the Aftermarket Foundation to provide hundreds of
scholarships each year. Named a Lifetime Trustee in 2018, Women in
Auto Care joins the industry-wide initiative to support the next
generation of students entering our business.
Thank you to
Cornwell Tools
for partnering with us for our Tool Kit awards!
Women in Auto Care is supported by a number of industry organizations
whose generous support helps the community continue to operate
exceptional programs that encourage women to participate in the industry
and empower women in the industry throughout their careers.
Would you like to support Women in Auto Care and make an impact on
the industry?
Review our Sponsorship Information Packet for a variety of
opportunities to support our community, initiatives, and help make a
lasting impact.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW
THANK YOU SPONSORS
PLATINUM ($10,000)
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GOLD ($7,000)
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SILVER ($5,000)
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BRONZE ($2,000)
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SUPPORTER (CONFERENCE SPONSORS)
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Sponsorship dollars and membership dues support the following programs:
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Bi-annual leadership and educational conferences with high-value
personal and professional development. Conferences provide attendees
the opportunity to make valuable business connections and the
opportunity to earn CEU credits.
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Awards - since 1998, Women in Auto Care have recognized outstanding
achievement in marketing and communications through the Automotive
Communications Awards. These awards provide recognition and elevate
exposures for award participants
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Women of the Year Awards - since 1994, Women in Auto Care has
recognized top females in all segments of the industry through the
Women of the Year Awards at AAPEX. These awards provide recognition
and elevate exposures for award participants
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Scholarships - since 2004, Women in Auto Care has awarded more than
$450,000 in scholarships to female students seeking careers in our
industry
Donate to the Scholarship Fund