The award was created in 2005 to honor Mort Schwartz, aftermarket entrepreneur, business owner and consultant, and one of the industry’s great success stories, who is a strong advocate for industry education and scholarship programs.

Nominations should be submitted for their innovation, advancement or superlative efforts in education and training programs, or scholarship fundraising efforts. All Auto Care Association member companies and employees are eligible to submit a nomination. The winner will be selected by the Auto Care Association Education Committee, and presented during the 2016 Fall Leadership Days, Sept. 1, in Washington, D.C.

To submit a nomination, use the online application form, available at www.autocare.org/mort-schwartz-award/. The online application format enables applicants to enter, save and re-access text, attach documents and include Internet links.

Applications are due by April 22, 2016.

For more information, contact Sue Kalish, senior director, education, at sue.kalish@autocare.org or 301-654-6664.