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By Counterman
Auto-Wares CEO Todd Leimenstoll and retired Auto Care Association lobbyist Aaron Lowe are among the recipients of the Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) 2022 Industry Awards.
AWDA, a community of the Auto Care Association, recognized the award winners on Oct. 30 during the 2022 AWDA General Session in Las Vegas.
The annual AWDA Industry Awards honor individuals and companies who have shown an exceptional ability to educate, innovate, manage and lead. Over the years, the list of AWDA award recipients has evolved into a who’s-who of aftermarket luminaries.
Pursuit of Excellence Award
Todd Leimenstoll, president and CEO, Auto-Wares Group of Companies
Established in 1983, the Pursuit of Excellence Award is presented exclusively to an AWDA member for special achievement and for the setting of high standards as an example for others to follow, in business and in volunteer or advocacy efforts.
When Todd Leimenstoll took his first job in the industry more than 40 years ago, in hopes of getting a better deal on parts, he ended up finding a passion that led to a lifelong career in the aftermarket. Since joining Auto-Wares in 1982, Leimenstoll has held multiple positions across the organization and in 2012 was named president and CEO of Auto-Wares Group of Companies.
link hidden, please login to viewTodd Leimenstoll (left) and Dan Hanson II Throughout his career, Leimenstoll has supported and promoted dozens of educational opportunities for thousands of aftermarket personnel. His company’s crowning training achievement, the annual Tech Expo, caters to thousands of industry folks, but Leimenstoll’s commitment to education extends far beyond the popular expo event. Within Auto-Wares, Leimenstoll has fostered a culture of learning and growth. He also is active in the greater industry, including having hosted with Auto-Wares multiple YANG Meet-Up events to foster aftermarket development and growth.
“Todd brings an incredible amount of energy into any project he undertakes,” said John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “At the same time, he is focused on always doing better; always improving the experience and always ‘coaching, guiding and advising’ his fellow employees and customers to accelerate their performance. He is passionate in his aftermarket ‘Pursuit of Excellence!’”
Outstanding Leadership Award in Honor of Jack Creamer
Larry Northup, Auto Care Association (retired)
Each year, AWDA bestows this prestigious award, formerly known as the “Leader of the Year,” on an aftermarket professional who has contributed to the industry in a unique and significant way. The award is named in honor of former AWDA President, Jack Creamer.
During his more than 20 years at the Auto Care Association, Larry Northup was a dedicated champion for the aftermarket. In his latest role as the AWDA executive director, Northup worked to encourage and support the re-establishment of the AWDA community’s decades-long tradition of leadership within the industry.
link hidden, please login to viewLarry Northup Since 2004, Northup’s efforts for the AWDA community included the integration of AWDA members into all aspects of the Auto Care Association’s leadership, including the board of directors; committees; task forces; the association’s political action committee; special projects like career promotion, Right to Repair, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation; and many other aftermarket industry advocacy efforts. He also was key to bringing the annual AWDA conference into the fold as part of Industry Week every year in Las Vegas.
In addition, Northup’s advocacy during the pandemic helped establish the auto care industry as an essential service throughout the COVID-19 pandemicPrior to his role as executive director of AWDA, Northup served as a lobbyist for the association’s government affairs department and as the staff liaison for the Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) community. He served as the head of the association’s membership department, where he was tasked with managing AWDA’s integration into the Auto Care Association as a community. Northup also managed the association’s community engagement efforts for several years, eventually becoming the full-time executive director of AWDA.
“I had the good fortune of working with Larry for many years,” said 2021 recipient Roger McCollum of N.A. Williams. “I knew of few people more dedicated to this industry, especially when it came to his involvement with warehouse distributors and AWDA. Larry worked with a passion that was contagious and made those around him better for knowing him and working with him. He deserves all the best in retirement – and this industry will not be the same without him.”
Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Martin Fromm
Aaron Lowe, Auto Care Association (retired)
AWDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have, over the course of many years, distinguished themselves through their unselfish commitment to, and high level of performance within, the motor vehicle aftermarket industry. The award is named in honor of former AWDA President, Martin Fromm.
link hidden, please login to viewAaron Lowe Aaron Lowe was with the Auto Care Association for more than 40 years overseeing the association’s federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts, focusing on a wide range of environmental, vehicle safety, workplace health and safety and international trade issues.
Lowe masterminded the Auto Care Association’s successful effort in 2012 to obtain enactment of the Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Right to Repair ensured that independent service entities have effective and affordable access to the information, tools and software to work on the highly sophisticated computer-controlled vehicle systems on the road today. He also was part of the team that successfully negotiated a 2013 national agreement on right to repair that is modeled after the Massachusetts law.
Lowe’s commitment to the industry went well-beyond simply government affairs, as evidenced by his receiving the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award in 2003. He also was on the board of directors and steering committee for several aftermarket coalitions aimed at ensuring the economic future of the auto care industry.
“Aaron’s lifetime of work on behalf of the industry has no peer,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “He has defended our industry for 40 years and has secured the consumer’s right to choose where they have their vehicle repaired amongst other significant contributions. We as an industry are indebted to Aaron and there is no more deserving recipient of this award than he.”
Art Fisher Award for Excellence in Education
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
AWDA’s Art Fisher Award for Excellence in Education is presented annually to an aftermarket company or individual that demonstrates outstanding commitment to education and training, either within their organization or throughout the industry. Given in memory of former AWDA Chairman Art Fisher, the award grants scholarships in the name of the award winner to two students enrolled in the automotive aftermarket management program at Northwood University.
Established in 1972 as a nonprofit organization, ASE is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification, and credentialing of current and future industry professionals; and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence.
link hidden, please login to viewLeft to right: Ashlee Arnold, Brad Pellman and Trish Serratore Today, there are approximately 220,000 AS- certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country.
When the ASE seal is displayed outside of a service station, customers know their vehicle is in good hands and will be repaired with the best craftsmanship possible. And that seal of approval is only earned by completing training and passing the tests required to earn it – and these are not just simple tests. Only two out of three pass the test on their first attempt, and in the interest of continuing education, they must retest every five years, as well as have at least two years on-the-job experience.
“Our entire group endorses ASE, as their name is synonymous with training and education,” said Bo Fisher of Fisher Auto Parts. “For decades, in every technician flyer we produce, we have shown pictures of two different employees who recently passed their ASE certification test. Given the outstanding efforts of the organization, we are proud to see their achievement of this honor and wish them all the best over their next 50 years.”
To learn more about the AWDA Industry Awards and to view previous winners, visit
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By Counterman
The 2022 AWDA Aftermarket Challenge is underway and the program groups are all in, according to Bob Egan, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
The annual campaign is supported by program groups, aftermarket suppliers, manufacturers’ representatives and other industry organizations to raise funds for scholarships and programs that strengthen the aftermarket through education. The following organizations have committed to participation in the 2022 Challenge to date.
Program distribution groups
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Automotive Parts Associates Automotive Parts Services Group Federated Auto Parts The Pronto Network Aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers’ reps
AIT/Trakmotive AMS Automotive AP Emissions Technologies Bosch CARDONE Industries Cloyes Gear and Products Dash4 Brake Parts Dayco Products Delphi Technologies/Borg-Warner Dorman Products East Penn Manufacturing Elite EXTRA Enersys Epicor Software FCS Automotive First Brands Group GB Remanufacturing Global Parts Distributors Grote Industries GSP North America Hirsig-Frazier Company Holstein Parts IAP/DuraGo ISC Industries KYB Americas Lisle Corporation Litens Aftermarket Mevotech Motorcar Parts of America N.A. Williams Company NTN Bearing Corp. Plews & Edelmann Powerstop Premium Guard Siggins Standard Motor Products Tasco Unity Automotive Winhere Brake Parts ZF Aftermarket “The program groups were the first to step up and support this year’s AWDA Aftermarket Challenge and many aftermarket suppliers and reps have already offered their support,” said Egan. “We thank these fine organizations and invite all industry members to support the 2022 Challenge. The future of the aftermarket depends on the next generation of automotive professionals, and that makes our mission of funding scholarships and educational programs extremely important. Together we can make a real difference.”
To support the challenge, contact UAF Executive Director Jennifer Tio at [email protected] To learn more about the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and its available scholarships, or to make a donation, visit
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By Counterman
The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced that nominations are open for its 2022 Industry Awards.
The AWDA Industry Awards are presented annually during the AWDA Business and Education Conference, which will take place Oct. 30-31 in Las Vegas.
Over the years, the list of AWDA award recipients has evolved into a who’s who of aftermarket luminaries. AWDA’s are among the most widely recognized and highly respected awards the aftermarket has to offer.
The AWDA Industry Awards include:
The Art Fisher Award for Excellence in Education –
This award, presented in memory of former AWDA Chairman Art Fisher, recognizes a company or individual for their leadership and commitment to education and training, either within their own organization or throughout the industry. Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Martin Fromm –
This very selective award recognizes individuals who have, over the course of a career spanning many years, distinguished themselves through their integrity, unselfish commitment to and high level of performance within the motor vehicle aftermarket. Outstanding Leadership Award in Honor of Jack Creamer (Formerly the Jack Creamer Automotive Leader of the Year Award) – This award recognizes an individual, employed in the aftermarket, who over the past several years has made a unique and monumental contribution to the industry and/or the association. Pursuit of Excellence Award: Recognizing Special Achievement – This award is presented in recognition of excellence in business performance and the setting of high standards as an example for others to follow. The deadline to submit award nominations is Aug. 26.
Learn more about the award criteria, see former winners and submit nominations by visiting the
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By Counterman
Photo caption, left to right: Bob Courtney, mayor of Madison; Sen. Todd Young; Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA; and Dominic Grote, president and CEO of Grote Industries.
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) recently recognized Sen. Todd Young as a 2022 recipient of the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award.
The award recognizes elected officials who have shown outstanding leadership on behalf of motor vehicle component suppliers.
Young, an Indiana Republican, received the award at the Grote Industries facility in Madison, Indiana. Grote is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of vehicle lighting and safety systems.
“It is a pleasure to host Senator Young at Grote Industries,” said Dominic Grote, president and CEO of Grote Industries. “His leadership continues to make a positive impact to the industry and the state of Indiana.”
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long presented the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award.
“Senator Young works diligently to promote our industry,” Long commented. “He is a true champion of the motor vehicle parts sector, and we are honored to recognize his efforts with this award.”
Young is a leading manufacturing advocate and bipartisan leader in the U.S. Senate. Young’s work carries great significance for the auto parts industry, which provides more than 907,000 direct jobs, making it the largest creator of manufacturing jobs nationwide and contributing two-thirds of the value of a new vehicle.
“I am grateful for this recognition and the thousands of Hoosiers who work in the motor vehicle parts sector,” Young said. “In the Senate, I will continue to fight for policies like USICA that support domestic manufacturing and encourage American innovation.”
At the instrumental Senate Finance and Commerce Committees, Young has done much to advance MEMA manufacturing and competitiveness priorities. For example, he has been a leader of efforts in 2021-2022 to pass the CHIPS Act, with its vital motor vehicle legacy chip provision for the industry to increase U.S. semiconductor chip production to alleviate stressed supply chains.
In fact, Young was the Republican leader of the broad U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) that passed the Senate in June 2021. The bill includes the CHIPS Act, enhances supply chain resiliency and increases funding for R&D partnerships with manufacturers. Young is working hard to get a final version of this bill passed through Congress as soon as possible in 2022.
“Senator Young is a true champion of Indiana motor vehicle parts manufacturers and their 84,000 employees,” said Long. “We are pleased to present MEMA’s 2022 Industry Champion Award to Senator Young.”
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