Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, held its annual award ceremony at AAPEX 2023 on November 1.
Jessica Toliuszis, chair of WiAC, opened the ceremony by emphasizing the dedication WiAC has to the automotive industry. She explained that this year, four guiding pillars of WiAC were established: engage, educate, advocate, and influence. There were 138 nominations for the awards program this year, and 50 judges helped sort through them to decide the winners.
Here is a list of the women who were honored:
Women of Excellence (class of four honorees):
- Ashlee Arnold, Arnold Oil Company of Austin
- Susan Starnes, Genuine Parts Company
- Tanya Hunt, BBB Industries
- Jennifer Tio, Maximum Marketing Services
Company Ally of the Year (new award):
- Standard Motor Products (SMP)
Lifetime Achievement Award (new award):
- Tammy Tecklenburg, dott.
Female Shop Owner of the Year:
- Jessica Carrino, Sparks Tire & Auto
Outstanding Leadership (new award):
- Jill Trotta
Champion of the Year:
- April Williamson, NAPA
