About The Counterperson Of The Year Award

The Jobber News Counterperson of the Year Award was created in honour of Abe Schwartz, who spent more than 50 years behind the counter as owner of hundred- year-old British Auto Supply in Toronto, Ont. It was presented for the first time in 2005. Jobber News has served the Canadian automotive aftermarket for more than 75 years. The award is sponsored by Activant Solutions and recognizes the importance of the front-line worker to the success of the automotive aftermarket parts wholesaler as well as the aftermarket at large.