Sheri Hamilton, executive director of the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) and the Auto Care Alliance (ACA), received the Golden Wrench Award in recognition of her longstanding contributions to the automotive aftermarket industry.
The award was presented during the 2025 VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo, where industry professionals gathered to celebrate advancements in service, education and leadership. Hamilton, who also serves as the conference manager for VISION, was acknowledged for her decades of work uniting and advancing the automotive community.
“Sheri Hamilton has been a driving force in uniting and advancing the automotive aftermarket industry,” said Paul Donahue, CEO of Advanced Digital Automotive Group, who presented the award. “From expanding the ASA Midwest affiliate in the 1990s to elevating VISION into a nationally recognized training event, her leadership and dedication have strengthened businesses, fostered connections and propelled the industry forward.”
Hamilton played a major role in forming MWACA, a support network for automotive professionals, and has earned numerous accolades throughout her career. She was named one of the 2007 Most Influential Women in the Industry by AkzoNobel and received the Ratchet+Wrench 2014 All-Star Award, among others.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award, but this recognition is not just about me -- it’s about the incredible team I am surrounded by,” Hamilton said. “A team that consists of professionals, businesses and organizations that work together to advance our industry every day.”
The Golden Wrench Award celebrates individuals who demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in the automotive sector. Hamilton joins a distinguished group of honorees whose work continues to inspire and elevate the profession.
For more information about the Golden Wrench Award, visit autorepairseo.com/gwa.
