LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 20, 2023 – AAPEX is accepting nominations for its annual Service and Repair Awards that honor industry professionals who perform above and beyond and demonstrate a commitment to training, as well as local, community, charitable and industry involvement.
The three prestigious awards are: Shop Owner of the Year, Service Advisor of the Year and Technician of the Year. Nominations are due by Thursday, Aug. 31, and may be completed online at AAPEX Service and Repair Awards. For questions, contact: education@autocare.org.
An independent panel of shop owners will judge the nominations. Award recipients will be recognized and honored during the AAPEX 2023 Keynote Session, Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Las Vegas.
The AAPEX Service and Repair Awards were established in 2020 to recognize and elevate the essential services provided by shop owners, service advisors and technicians to keep the motoring public on the road, even during challenging times.
In 2022, AAPEX awarded Shop Owner of the Year to Kristi Hudson, Donnie Hudson and Frank Hudson, Troy Auto Care, Troy, Michigan. The Service Advisor of the Year award went to Ray Christensen, J&L Automotive, Alpine, Utah, while the Technician of the Year was awarded to Brandon Sadler, Shop Foreman, American Pride Automotive, Williamsburg, Virginia.
AAPEX 2023 will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
About AAPEX
AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.
AAPEX was recently honored by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in 2022. The event also made TSE’s list of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021.
AAPEX is a trade-only event and closed to the general public.
AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association. For more information, visit AAPEX or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX23.
