LAS VEGAS — AAPEX, the trade show co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers' Association (MEMA) is accepting nominations for its annual Service and Repair Awards.
The awards — Shop Owner of the Year, Service Advisor of the Year and Technician of the Year — honor industry professionals who perform above and beyond and demonstrate a commitment to training, as well as local, community, charitable and industry involvement.
Nominations are due by Aug. 31, and may be completed online. For questions, contact: [email protected].
An independent panel of shop owners will judge the nominations. Award recipients will be recognized and honored during the AAPEX 2023 Keynote Session, Oct. 31, in Las Vegas.
In 2022, AAPEX awarded Shop Owner of the Year to Kristi Hudson, Donnie Hudson and Frank Hudson of Troy Auto Care, Troy, Mich.; the Service Advisor of the Year award went to Ray Christensen, J&L Automotive, Alpine, Utah; and the Technician of the Year to Brandon Sadler, shop foreperson, American Pride Automotive, Williamsburg, Va.
AAPEX 2023 will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. It runs concurrently with the annual SEMA Show.