Federated Auto Parts is now accepting nominations for Federated Shop of the Year. This annual awards program recognizes a top shop demonstrating a solid track record of excellence in such areas as customer service, quality repairs, knowledgeable staff and community involvement.

Federated Shop of the Year nominations must be received by Jan. 26, 2017. Shops may be self-nominated or nominated by others and will be evaluated on a set of criteria established by

Federated and found on the online nomination form.

“The Federated Shop of the Year award is a very prestigious honor. It recognizes dedicated shop personnel that provide exceptional service and work hard each and every day to keep their customers on the road,” said John Marcum, director of marketing, Federated Auto Parts. “While it is always hard to select one top shop from so many outstanding businesses, we are excited to see who will be named the ‘best of the best’ this year.”

Past recipients of the Federated Shop of the Year honor include: American & Import Auto Repair of Johnson City, Tennessee; Freddie Kish’s Complete Car Care Center of Waco, Texas; Brighton Auto Service of Brighton, Michigan; and Weathers Motors, Inc. of Media-Lima, Pennsylvania.

For more information or to nominate a shop, visit the Federated Auto Parts website at www.federatedautoparts.com/ShopOfTheYear.aspx.