Women in Auto Care Awards

Women in Auto Care annually distribute several awards in recognition of the amazing contributors within the automotive industry. The Women in Auto Care Awards are administered by the Women in Auto Care Leadership Council, alongside volunteer industry volunteers. Winners are recognized at the Women in Auto Care awards ceremony and reception during AAPEX in Las Vegas, as well as via both Women in Auto Care and Auto Care Association media channels.

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Nominations closed July 12, 2024

Award Categories

Women of Excellence Award
Class of Four

  3-5 years in the industry

2024 Winners
Christine Mobley

Christine Mobley, VP Talent Management and Belonging, Dorman Products

Jillian Weishaar

Jillian Weishaar, Manager of Education and Diversity and Inclusion, Parts Authority


Lauren McCullough

Lauren McCullough, CEO & Co-Founder, Tromml


Sarah Sacks

Sarah Sacks, DC Manager, Highline Warren


Outstanding Leadership Award
Formerly Woman of the Year Award

  6-10 years in the industry

2024 Winner
Jill Trotta

Sheila Sarkozi, Senior Growth & Industry Marketing Manager, RepairPal


Champion of the Year Award

2024 Winner
Anna Gluck

Anna Gluck, Chief Human Resources Officer, Transtar Aftermarket Solutions

Company Ally of the Year Award

2024 Winner

Parts Authority


Shop Owner of the Year Award
2024 Winner

Julie Holmes, Co-CEO, Virginia Tire and Auto


Lifetime Achievement Award

 11+ years in the industry

2024 Winner
Tina Hubbard

Tina Hubbard, President & CEO, HDA Truck Pride


2023 Award Winners
  • Champion of the Year Award
    • April Williamson, Associate Category Manager, NAPA
  • Company Ally of the Year Award
    • Standard Motor Products, Inc.
  • Shop Owner of the Year Award
    • Jessica Carrino, Owner, Sparks Tire & Auto
  • Women of Excellence Award:
    • Susan Starnes, Vice President, Emerging Markets, Genuine Parts Company
    • Ashlee Arnold. Vice President, Arnold Oil Company of Austin
    • Tanya Hunt, commercial project manager, BBB Industries
    • Jennifer Tio, President, Maximum Marketing Services, Inc.
  • Outstanding Leadership Award:
    • Jill Trotta, TechForce
  • Lifetime Achievement Award:
    • Tammy Tecklenburg, Founder & CEO, dott.®
2020 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Lauren Beaulieu, Vice President Professional Marketing, Advance Auto Parts
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Kim Auernheimer, Owner/ Business Manager, Cool Springs Automotive, LLC (dba CS Automotive) 
  • Woman of Excellence: Danielle Sonnefeld, VP of Business Development, N.A. Williams Company 
2017 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Laura Soave, Executive VP, Merchandising, Marketing, Communications, and Commercial Strategy, Icahn Automotive Group LLC
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Carolyn Coquilette, Owner, Technician, Luscious Garage
  • Woman of Excellence: Jill Trotta, VP, Industry Advocacy & Sales, RepairPal, Inc.
2022 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Kim Nolan, Senior Vice President, traditional market, BBB Industries
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Kristi Hudson, Co-owner, Troy Auto Care II
  • Woman of Excellence: Kathleen Long, Chief Revenue Officer, RepairPal
  • Shop Employee of the Year: Megan Dineff, Manager, Ervine’s Auto Repair & Grand Rapids Hybrid and EV
  • Champion of the Year: Tanya Hunt, Commercial Project Manager, BBB Industries
2019 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Jennifer Maher, Chief Executive Officer, TechForce Foundation and America’s Automotive Trust
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Jamie Carlson, Owner, Ervine’s Auto Repair and Grand Rapids Hybrid
  • Woman of Excellence: Cindy Frasca, Chief Operating Officer, Kukui
2016 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Amy Bonder, Executive Vice President, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Judy Zimmerman, Owner, Zimmerman's Automotive Service
  • Woman of Excellence: Susan Ulrey, Vice President - FCA Global Business Unit, Tenneco, Inc.
2021 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Jilynna Greene, VP, Field HR Operations, AutoZone
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Tara Topel, Owner, Topel's Service Center, Inc.
  • Woman of Excellence: Anne Coffin, Director of Information Technology, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
2018 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Dawn Zieren, SVP Global and Strategic Initiatives, The NPD Group
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Kathleen Callahan, Owner, Xpertech Auto Repair, Inc.
  • Woman of Excellence: Nicole Huard, Manager - Data & Category Management, Robert Bosch, LLC
2015 Award Winners
  • Woman of the Year: Tammy Tecklenburg, Partner, Tecklenburg Advisors
  • Shop Owner of the Year: Pamela Gatto, President, Gatto's Tires & Auto Service
  • Woman of Excellence: Vonda Lee, Partner, Supply Line International

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