Auto Care Association Education Awards Accepting Final Nominations

The Auto Care Association is accepting final nominations for its education awards recognizing individuals and companies demonstrating excellence in education, innovation, training and development programs, and scholarship fundraising efforts. All Auto Care Association member companies and employees are eligible to participate.

The Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award recognizes an individual who best advances the concepts and programs for education or continuing education in the North American auto care industry. Nominations should be submitted for the individual's innovation, advancement, or outstanding efforts in education and training programs, or scholarship fundraising efforts. Award winners will be selected by the Auto Care Association Education Committee. The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

The Auto Care Education (ACE) Award honors outstanding commitment to workforce development and professional advancement within the automotive aftermarket. The award recognizes annually three companies—small, mid-size, and large—that view education, training, and supporting career growth as strategic investment both in their people and in the long-term success of the industry. Award winners will be selected by the Auto Care Association Education Committee. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

For more information and to submit nominations, visit the Auto Care Association website.