Sept. 7, 2016—On Tuesday, Mitchell 1 announced that Michael Thomason was named its 2016 Educator of the Year during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference.
Thomason is an automotive service technician instructor at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, Okla.
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. As the winner, Thomason will receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand diagnostic, estimating and repair information software. Thomason was also presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate.
“Mitchell 1 is proud to join with NACAT to honor those who have demonstrated a commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “Michael Thomason has an outstanding reputation as an instructor and we feel he is an excellent choice to receive this award. Everyone at Mitchell 1 would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Michael on his achievement.”
