Press Release: VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo Opens 2025 Scholarship and Award Applications.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Sheri Hamilton, VISION Conference Manager
sheri@visionkc.com

Gladstone, Mo., October 28, 2024 – The VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo announces the opening of applications for its 2025 scholarships and awards, celebrating excellence in the automotive service industry. This is a unique opportunity for automotive professionals, shop owners, educators, and technicians to be recognized for their contributions and achievements. Applications are now open with a deadline for scholarships of January 8, 2025 and awards on January 22, 2025.

VISION continues to support the automotive industry with plenty of opportunities for recognition. The prestigious awards and scholarships are designed to highlight innovation, leadership, and educational growth within the automotive service sector.

“This isn’t just an awards ceremony,” said Jerry Holcom, VISION Co-Chair and Awards Chair. “It’s a celebration of the incredible work being done across our industry. From shop owners to educators and rising technicians, we’re here to shine a light on their dedication and inspire others to reach new heights.”

2025 VISION Awards Categories:

  1. Educator of the Year
  2. Green Star Service Facility
  3. Facility of the Year
  4. Best Website
  5. Humanitarian of the Year
  6. Radical Generosity Award
  7. Best TikTok
  8. Best Facebook & Instagram
  9. Best Places to Work

2025 VISION Scholarships Available:

  1. Amazing Women in Automotive Scholarship
  2. Educator Scholarship
  3. Multiple Management & Technical Scholarships, including ones honoring Harvey Chan, Tim Cummings, and Anthony Williams

The VISION scholarships are for automotive professionals looking to further their skills and expertise. Recipients will receive a 4-day Power Pass to the 2025 conference, with some scholarships including hotel stays.

This year’s awards and scholarships will be presented at the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City from March 6-9, 2025. The ceremony is a key highlight of the event, recognizing the dedication, skill, and contributions of individuals and organizations that have made a lasting impact on the automotive service industry.

Interested applicants can go online to awards.mwaca.org and apply for the various scholarships and awards. Self-nominations are accepted for awards, or you can also nominate a deserving shop or individual. For more information or to apply, please visit visionkc.com/awards-and-scholarships/.

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VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo, presented by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance, is the industry’s premier event providing the opportunity for automotive professionals to expand their knowledge and gain new skills, all while networking with leading automotive service industry professionals. VISION offers more than 120 cutting-edge management, technical, and educator training courses and features a 60,000 square-foot exhibit hall showcasing the latest tools, equipment, and technology. Information about MWACA and VISION can be found at www.mwaca.org and www.visionkc.com.

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