Repair One Automotive: ‘WIX Driving Performance Award’ 2015 Winner
The WIX Driving Performance Award, entering its second year, recognizes game-changers in automotive service. This year’s winning shop, Repair One Automotive, The Woodlands, TX, is recognized for truly revolutionizing the customers’ vehicle repair experience – from start to finish. Owners Brent and Brenda O’Neal received an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas to attend the AAPEX Show, as well as attended the WIX Filters and Babcox Media Night of Excellence recognition dinner on Monday evening of show week.
Paul Menard Crew Chief Justin Alexander Wins Third MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award In Rain-Shortened Event At MIS
Justin Alexander, rookie crew chief for Paul Menard and the No. 27 Moen/Menards Chevrolet SS, received his third MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2015 after the 27 car improved by nine positions to finish eighth in Sunday’s rain-shortened Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway. MOOG is the Official
Tenneco Earns Toyota Supplier Award
Tenneco was recognized with an Excellence Award in Supplier Diversity for its Clean Air Division from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 10. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 1,000 supplier representatives from across North America.
Automotive Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 31
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31. Applicants can apply online. Interested applicants must be pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket by attending a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision or heavy-duty technician training program.
Joseph Tuholski Named Cengage Learning/ASE Master Automobile Technician Of The Year
Cengage Learning recently announced that Joseph Tuholski of Tucson, AZ, has been named as the Cengage Learning/Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automobile Technician of the Year.
The Gates Corporation And ASE Name Ronnie Bush, Sr. Instructor Of The Year
The Automotive Aftermarket division of The Gates Corporation announced in collaboration with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) that Ronnie Bush, Sr. is the Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year.
WyoTech Instructor Wins 2013 Dream Maker Of The Year Award
Bryan Steinbock, an instructor at WyoTech in Laramie, Wyo., has been an inspiration for thousands of students training for careers in the automotive, diesel, fabrication and motorsports industries. Steinbock’s continued dedication to his students – both in the classroom and as graduates – has earned him the 2013 Dream Maker of the Year award.
Federal-Mogul Receives Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Outstanding Training Support Award
The Federal-Mogul Vehicle Component Solutions organization received the 2012 Outstanding Training Support Award from the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance during the group’s winter shareholder meeting earlier this month in Aventura, Fla. The Alliance is one of the world’s largest automotive parts distribution and marketing organizations.
Airtex Vehicle Electronics Videos Win Multiple Awards At AAPEX Show
Two technical video series scripted and produced entirely in-house by Airtex Vehicle Electronics won multiple honors – including “Best-in-Show” – in the 2012 Automotive Communications Awards, held in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center Receives ‘Excellence in Training’ Award From ATMC
The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center (TEC) in St. Louis has received the prestigious Automotive Training Managers Council National Excellence in Training Award for development of an in-depth diagnostic workshop covering anti-lock braking, stability and traction control systems.
Mitchell 1 Names Kevin Krutell 2012 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Kevin Krutell from St. Claire Shore, MI, was recently named the 2012 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX.
NACAT Education Foundation Awards
Do you plan on attending the 2012 NACAT Conference? Would you like financial assistance? If so, please review the available awards and apply today.