Excellence deserves the
Highest Recognition
Each year, NAPA Auto Parts, NAPA Auto Care, and the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recognize the top achievers in the NAPA system and the industry with the NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year, and NAPA Auto Care Center of the Year awards.
Anyone may submit a nomination for the award on behalf of someone they believe is deserving and meets the criteria for the category. All required nomination information must be submitted in its entirety. When preparing your nomination, focus on showcasing what sets them apart and makes them worthy of this distinguished recognition.
To highlight the distinction between running a shop and working in a shop, we recognize the NAPA Auto Care Center of the Year. This award is for the Auto Care center that keeps the team trained and certified, takes pride in the appearance of the shop, and goes the extra mile by getting involved in community activities or achieving various accomplishments in the industry. This is a NAPA Auto Care center that truly stands behind the NAPA Brand.
Click here to nominate a NAPA Auto Care Center.
The NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year award was first presented in 1982 and continues to honor an outstanding individual who has risen to the top of their profession in the NAPA Auto Care system. Individuals are selected for this honor based on their ASE credentials, dedication to excellence in the automotive repair industry, customer service efforts, superior technical skills, continuing education, and community involvement.
Click here to nominate a NAPA/ASE Technician.
In 1998, NAPA began recognizing an exemplary NAPA Auto Parts store owner or employee as the NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. The individual selected must demonstrate superior parts knowledge and business practices, show a commitment to customer service and training, and support the community in which they work, along with their support for ASE. In addition, the parts specialist must also provide outstanding service to the automotive parts, repair, and service industry.
Click here to nominate a NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist.
Below is a tab for each Award. Review the Selection Criteria and the Requirements on who can be nominated for each. If you or someone you know is well deserving, please nominate and upload all the proper documentation. To enter, click the Register Now button located on each page. All nominations should be submitted on this site by September 5.
This award recognizes an outstanding technician, selected by a panel of past winners, industry media, and ASE representatives. Nominations are open to NAPA Distribution Center employees, Store Teams, and Auto Care owners and employees.
Note: Shop owners should be nominated under the Auto Care Center of the Year award, as they are not eligible for Technician of the Year.
This award recognizes an extraordinary Auto Care shop, selected by the NAPA Auto Care Advisory Council. Nominations are open to NAPA Distribution Center employees, Store Teams, and Auto Care owners and employees.
The winner is selected by a judging panel that consists of ASE, trade press, university and aftermarket industry association representatives and former winners. Anyone can nominate the NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year.
