TechForce Foundation announced it is now accepting nominations for its 4th Annual Techs Rock Awards through 5 p.m. PDT Nov. 4, 2022.
The awards recognize five technicians who mentor and inspire the next generation of techs, bring excellence to their workplaces and communities, and demonstrate passion and commitment to the profession.
The five categories include: Pay it Forward, Rookie of the Year, Die Hard Tech, Outstanding Mentor and Barrier Buster.
A panel of industry experts will select one category winner from each of the five categories. Each winner will receive prizes valued over $1,700 from TechForce partners including Ford Motor Company, AutoZone, CRC Industries, Snap-on Industrial, Advance Auto Parts, WD-40 Company, and Cengage.
The grand prize winner will be selected from the slate of category winners via a People’s Choice public vote, to be held Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, 2022, and will receive additional prizes valued over $8,500 from Advance Auto Parts, CRC Industries, Ford Motor Company, Snap-on Industrial, WD-40 Company, and AutoZone.
The 2022 Techs Rock Award judges include Emily Reeves, Flying Sparks Garage; Charles Sanville, The Humble Mechanic; Bogi Lateiner, Bogi’s Garage; Pete Meier, Motor Age Magazine; and Julia Landauer, Julia Landauer Racing.
To nominate a technician, click here.
