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Women in Auto Care

Engaging, educating and empowering women in auto care

The Women in Auto Care community is dedicated to engaging, educating and empowering women within the auto care industry.

Upcoming Events

Featured event Conference

2027 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference

Feb 16 – 18, 2027 Washington, DC Registration open

The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference, Innovate and Impact, was a resounding success, offering attendees a transformative experience filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and impactful activities.

CEUs Leadership Women in Auto Care
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Women in Auto Care Webinar Series

Ongoing virtual sessions from our communities. Join live or catch up on your schedule.

  1. Webinar series

    Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour

    Are you looking for a dose of empowerment after a long week but find yourself overbooked and your calendar…

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  2. Webinar series

    Connection Circles

    Looking for an informal, virtual way to connect with other Women in Auto Care members? Each month we host…

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Community Highlights

Scholarships

Donate to the Women in Auto Care Scholarship Fund

$425,000+in cash and tool kit scholarships awarded this year to deserving high school and post-secondary female students

Please join us in supporting this cause that will pave the way for future generations of women in the automotive aftermarket!

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International Women's Day

Give to Gain

The International Women's Day 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.

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Advocacy

Women in Auto Care on Capitol Hill

On April 16, Women in Auto Care took to Capitol Hill to share with lawmakers not only why Right to Repair is important to their businesses, but how women are driving change and innovation in our industry.

Monthly networking

Connection Circles

Looking for an informal, virtual way to connect with other Women in Auto Care members? Each month we host Connection Circles, online events that connect participants in a casual setting for engaging professional development and networking with their peers.

Connection Circles include

  • Data Demystified
  • Diesel Fluence
  • Female Shop Management
  • Female Technicians
  • Generation Gap
  • HR Business Exchange
  • Leaders & Aspiring Leaders
  • The Balancing Act
  • The Ops Chain: Women in Supply Chain and Manufacturing
  • Women of the World
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What Members Are Saying

AndreaForgue
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WiAC provides a comfortable space for women to discuss goals, problem solve challenges and create a support network.

Andrea Forgue MOTOR
bill-hanvey
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Women in Auto Care was built on the foundation of collaboration and sets a high bar for all Auto Care communities to follow.

Bill Hanvey Auto Care Association
jeff and judy walter zimmerman auto auto care testimonial
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Why we’re with Auto Care: there is strength in numbers when promoting industry issues to government.

Jeff and Judy Walter Zimmerman's Automotive
SueSpencer
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As the only woman in my company, it is great to be with smart, extraordinary women who lift each other up!

Sue Spencer Barolin + Spencer

News and Activities

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Women in Auto Care Announces the 2026 Women in Auto Care Award Winners
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Nominations Now Open for 2026 Women in Auto Care Awards Honoring Excellence, Leadership, Advocacy Across the Automotive Aftermarket
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Women in Auto Care Receives Congressional Recognition for Car Care Day Event in Reno
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Women in Auto Care Launches International Women’s Day Kit Initiative Across Automotive Aftermarket
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Registration Open for 2026 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference
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2025 Women in Auto Care Award Winners Announced
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Podcast: Women in Auto Care at AAPEX 2025: Inspiration, Awards, and Opportunity
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Women in Auto Care Now Accepting 2025 Women in Auto Care Award Nominations
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Auto Care Association Launches Sponsorship Bundles for ACPN, Women in Auto Care, YANG Communities
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Women in Auto Care Announces 2024 Women in Auto Care Award Winners
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Women in Auto Care Announces 2024 Leadership Conference Agenda
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Registration Open for 2024 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference
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Women in Auto Care Announces 2023 Automotive Communications Awards
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Women in Auto Care Announces 2023 Women of the Year Award Winners
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Women in Auto Care Scholarship Program Achieves Record Year
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Auto Care Association’s 2023 Industry Awards Season Opens
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Business Leader Erin Stafford to Keynote 'Beating Burnout' at Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference
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Registration Open for the 2023 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference
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Women in Auto Care Announces 2022 Automotive Communications Awards Winners
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Women in Auto Care Announces 2022 Women of the Year

Community Liaison

Missy Goodpaster
 Missy Goodpaster
Community Engagement Manager

missy.goodpaster@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1072

womeninautocare@autocare.org