ABOUT THE AWARDS

Now in its fifth year, the Best Young Tech competition seeks to honor one exceptional tech who’s moving the service repair industry forward through career development, innovation in their role, technical or educational achievement, community service, and importance to the shop. The award honors those technicians aged 21-35 or who are moving the service repair industry forward, excel in their current role, and are passionate about their work. For 2025, nominees should be ASE-certified.

Nominations for the 2025 Best Young Tech Award will be judged by the Motor Age technical editors, industry veterans, and CTI trainers. The winner of the 2025 Best Young Tech Award will receive a roundtrip flight to Las Vegas plus two nights of lodging for a special award presentation during the 2025 SEMA Show.

Nominations Open: April 8, 2025

Nominations Close: June 5, 2025

Judging: June-July

Winner Notified: July-August

Winner Announced: 2025 SEMA Show, November 4-7, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

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