Dec. 3, 2019—VeriFacts Automotive announced on Monday the recipients of its annual Collision Repair Excellence (ACE) award and March Taylor awards.

Each year, VeriFacts Automotive presents the ACE Award to a top collision repair center that has displayed an industry leading commitment to safe, correct and smart repairs. The award honors a collision repair center that has participated in the VeriFacts Verified Quality (VQ) Program for a minimum of six months, and has consistently displayed exemplary repair quality. 

The recipient of the ACE Award for Outstanding Shop of the Year is Eurotech Refinishing and Collision in Bellflower, Calif.

The individual awards, named the March Taylor Award in honor of the industry leader March Taylor, is earned by individuals who contribute to the success of VeriFacts VQ facilities. Those award recipients include:

•  Outstanding Craftsmanship as a Paint & Refinish Technician

Dave Hoehler – Mahnke Auto Body, Golden, Colo. 

• Outstanding Craftsmanship as a Vehicle Damage Assessor

Jeff Hurst  – Factory Collision and Restoration, Weymouth, Mass.

• Outstanding Craftsmanship as a Traditional Materials Technician

Rafael Lopez – Caliber Collision Center, Covina, Calif. 

• Outstanding Leadership as a Shop Manager

Peter Reszczynski – Fix Auto Chicago, Chicago, Ill.

• Outstanding Craftsmanship as an Advanced Materials Technician 

Chris Sandoval – Car Crafters Auto Body Shop – Holly, Albuquerque, N.M.

Winners will be recognized during the 2020 VeriFacts Symposium, Feb 20-21, at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach, Calif.