Canadians among Auto Value scholarship winners

A pair of Canadians received scholarships from Auto Value to help pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket.

Jethro Camins (Auto Electric Service Ltd.) and Alexis Corr (Central Auto Parts Distributors) were two of the 25 recipients who received $1,000 for their academic pursuits. These scholarships are designed to help students to pursue careers in automotive service, business, engineering, and beyond — helping to ensure a skilled, passionate workforce for the future of the industry, a statement from Auto Value said.

“We are excited to recognize the accomplishments of these students and proud to invest in the future of our industry,” said Jim Holik, director of marketing of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., program headquarters of Auto Value. “These scholarships help the next generation of industry professionals, and we are happy to recognize these deserving students as they continue their education.”

Applicants submitted essays, academic transcripts and letters of recommendation to be considered. Eligibility required students to be employees — or children of employees — at an Auto Value or Confidence Plus Certified Service Center. Applications were reviewed by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, which selected recipients based on merit.

“Education opens doors, and we’re honoured to help open a few for these deserving recipients,” Holik added.

The full list of winners:

• Ellie Lemmert – ABC Auto Parts
• Kieara Fields – ABC Auto Parts
• Jethro Camins – Auto Electric Service Ltd.
• Autumn Bergum – Auto Parts Headquarters
• Brooke Vergin – Auto Parts Headquarters
• Isabelle Czech – Auto Parts Headquarters
• Jarod Wright – Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Julia West – Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Logan Hendren – Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Michael Laabs – Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Oscar Reyes – Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Ryley Mullin – Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Robert Comtois – Carparts Auto Parts Distributors
• Alexis Corr – Central Auto Parts Distributors
• Olivia Baker – Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
• Gabriel Newson – Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
• Katelynn Baker – Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
• Lindzy Dolder – Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
• Cole Watson – Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply
• Madison Long – Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply
• Garrett McHugh – Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply
• Addison Howard – Parts Warehouse, Inc.
• Emma Eustice – Parts Warehouse, Inc.
• Addison Bounds – Parts Warehouse, Inc.
• Faith Wyatt – Parts Warehouse, Inc.