11/14/23
RepairPal Wins Women in Auto Care Communications Award for Best Campaign Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
San Francisco, CA - RepairPal (www.repairpal.com), the leading name in automotive repair and maintenance, is thrilled to announce its prestigious win of the Women in Auto Care Communications Award in the category of Business-to-Business: Best Campaign Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This accolade recognizes RepairPal's exceptional dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the automotive sector.
The award-winning podcast episode, "Coffee with Kathleen: Fostering a Culture of Connection," is a shining example of RepairPal's commitment to creating a more inclusive automotive industry. Featuring Kathleen Long and Christopher Lovelady, and produced by Bryson Wallace, this outstanding campaign has set new standards for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive world.
It was such a pleasure to work with Kathleen on this project, and I want to thank her for her kindness and support. As a company leader, she has always provided employees with opportunities for growth based on their individual talents. She just fosters an environment where people feel welcome, where they can learn, where they can grow. Being valued makes you feel valuable, and I can't thank her enough for giving me the opportunity to share a part of me.
-Christopher Lovelady, Operations Lead at RepairPal
Check out Christopher Lovelady's blog post, "July is Disability Pride Month"
The campaign, "Coffee with Kathleen: Fostering a Culture of Connection," was designed to bring industry professionals together to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion. Long and Lovelady engaged in an insightful conversation during this coffee session, promoting open dialogue, learning, and collaboration. Ultimately, Christopher advises that people make an effort to acknowledge the humanity of every potential customer they may serve in their business, to offer respect and compassion, and ultimately to ask them what needs they may have in order to create the best possible service experience.
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Women in Auto Care, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in the automotive aftermarket industry, selected RepairPal's campaign for its exceptional impact on the industry's efforts to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
We are honored to receive the Women in Auto Care Communications Award for our commitment to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive industry. RepairPal believes that a diverse and inclusive environment fosters innovation, creativity, and stronger connections within our industry. We will continue to drive positive change and create a culture where everyone feels valued and included. It’s my pleasure to work with Christopher Lovelady every day; he is a great employee because of - not in spite of - his differences and he makes a really important contribution in his core role and in his ability to connect people to his day-to-day life in an embracing and encompassing way.
-Kathleen Long, CRO at RepairPal
RepairPal's commitment to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion extends beyond this award-winning campaign. The company remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, offering equal opportunities, and building a more diverse and welcoming community for the automotive industry.
About RepairPal
Established in 2007, RepairPal connects consumers with certified trustworthy mechanics throughout the US. Large trusted companies including USAA, CarMax and Consumer Reports send their members and customers to RepairPal Certified shops, knowing they will get high-quality repairs at a fair price. More information is available at www.RepairPal.com.
Please contact pr@repairpal.com with questions or for further information.