The award winners will be formally recognized today as part of the Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony during the Virtual AAPEX Experience and throughout the year during Women in Auto Care events.

The Automotive Parts Services Group honored two of its vendor partners during its recent virtual national conference and expo.

In addition to SEMA Person of the Year, the SEMA Industry Awards also include Manufacturer of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year, and Gen-III Innovator of the Year.

The brand was named 2019's GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors.

Pep Boys recognizes automotive technicians annually in each of its business regions who demonstrate performance excellence, a commitment to continuous training and mentorship, exemplary customer service and an enthusiastic approach to their work.

The Automotive Distribution Network has named ProTech Autocare of Cincinnati, Ohio, as the first annual Parts Plus Car Care Center of the Year award winner.

There are an estimated 879,000 technicians in the United States, with approximately 250,000 holding ASE certification. More than 2,000 technicians have earned the respected status of “World Class Technician” since its inception over 30 years ago.

Ryan's Automotive in Fairfield, Calif., has been named Best Car Repair in its area.

CNT Auto Repair owner Chuck Tipton has owned and operated CNT—which stands for Chuck-Nicole-Tipton—for 13 years in Clare County, Mich.