Forty-five automotive professionals were recognized at the fall board meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) held at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, Cal.

Thirty-eight different companies from both OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision and parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.

“ASE has been honoring the best of the best in our industry for more than 40 years, and this year we recognized forty-five outstanding individuals from all across the nation,” said Tim Zilke, NIASE president and CEO. “We couldn’t do this without the support of our many award sponsors, whose ranks include some of the best-known names in the industry. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in the talented individuals we recognize each year.”

Today, there are more than 330,000 NIASE-certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country.