TechForce Foundation Launches 'Techs Rock Awards' -

TechForce Foundation Launches ‘Techs Rock Awards’

TechForce Foundation has announced a new way to "Thank a Tech" with its inaugural Techs Rock Awards.


TechForce Foundation has announced a new way to “Thank a Tech” with its inaugural Techs Rock Awards.

The Techs Rock Awards will recognize technicians for their contributions to their shops and communities, highlighting the important role they play as people in the transportation industry.

“We’re proud of the community of professional transportation technicians who are striving to deliver the utmost in customer experience, exhibiting true excellence in their work, and driving the future of our industry,” said TechForce Foundation. “That’s why we’re seeking the best techs across the nation to honor across five categories.”

Five Techs Rock Awards categories include:

  1. Outstanding Mentor
  2. Rookie of the Year
  3. Die Hard
  4. Barrier Buster
  5. Pay it Forward

Each category winner will be selected by an esteemed panel of judges, including Bogi Lateiner of “All Girls Garage.” All winners will receive a Snap-on tool voucher, and the grand prize winner will receive a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, for an Auto Week experience.

Nominations for the 2018 Techs Rock Awards open from November 13 until 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, November 30, 2018. Visit techforcefoundation.org/techsrock/ for more information and to nominate a tech.

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