Awards at FenderBender Magazine

Celebrating top shop owners and eagle-eyed repair planners and estimators
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Do you know a collision repair all-star? Give them the recognition they deserve!

The collision repair industry isn’t an industry about fixing cars—it revolves around helping people. And it would be nearly impossible without the top-notch owners and operators who make up this industry. No one knows better than you the amount of work, dedication, care, and scrupulous attention to detail that your peers put into their businesses and taking care of customers. Isn’t it time they get some recognition?

 

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Nominate those leaders for the FenderBender Award, and let them know how much they mean to you, and the industry as a whole. The winner gets the FenderBender cover, a physical award, and bragging rights!

Nominations are open March 14, 2025 through the end of April May 7. The winner will be announced in September.

The 2024 FenderBender Award winner is Amber Alley of Barsotti’s Body & Fender in San Rafael, California. Read her story here.

 

 

 

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Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award

Returning for its second year in 2025, the Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award celebrates those who place an unwavering emphasis on safe and quality repairs. These are the professionals with a sharp eye for detail, a commitment to quality work, and the expertise to plan intensive repairs.

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The Best Repair Planner/Estimator has the know-how to improve efficiency while committing to safety and OEM-specified repair quality every time.
Nominations are open through May 7.

The 2024 Best Repair Planner/Estimator is Anthony McNee, blueprinter at Ultimate Collision Repair, in Edison, New Jersey. Read his story here.

 

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Thank you to the sponsors of the 2025 Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award!

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Rules

  • The program is open to all segments of the collision repair industry.
  • Anyone can nominate a deserving professional, and you can make multiple nominations. You can also nominate yourself!
  • The FenderBender Award is for shop owners, MSO owners, operators, and/or CEOs of collision repair operations.
  • The Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award is for professionals currently in that role at a top-notch collision repair business.