Pictured from left, Ross Whiteley, Mitchell 1 product marketing manager, is pictured with award recipient, Julian Moreno, and his mother, Lindsey Ryan Williams, at the recent NACAT awards ceremony.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 17, 2025 – Julian Moreno of Omaha, Nebraska has been named the 2025 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student – a recognition that includes a $2,500 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the 2025 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference in Detroit, Michigan.
“Mitchell 1 is proud to honor and congratulate Julian Moreno as the 2025 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student,” said Jen MacDonald, director of marketing for Mitchell 1. “Julian’s educational achievements and hard work reflect his commitment to excellence. We wish him a bright future ahead in the auto industry.”
Moreno is currently enrolled in the automotive collision repair technology program at the Metropolitan Community College in Omaha. After he graduates in 2027, he hopes to build his skills and knowledge in auto collision repair, with the goal of one day owning his own auto body shop.
Moreno had the opportunity to participate in the Metropolitan Community College Invitational, where he won first place in the Collision Repair Technology division. He also took part in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference and Competition in Grand Island, Nebraska, where he placed third in the Collision Repair Technology division.
Moreno decided to pursue a career in the automotive industry after he took an auto collision repair course in high school. As a youngster, his parents influenced his love of cars by taking him to car shows and events. He learned basic car repair and maintenance from his father – and now, he enjoys spending his free time customizing his own car.
In partnership with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Mitchell 1 annually honors a U.S. or Canadian student for their outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be a current student majoring in automotive technology/auto shop repair course work and meet the following criteria: be nominated by his/her NACAT instructor, maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA, have plans to attend (or already be enrolled in) an accredited college or university and be a U.S. or Canadian citizen.
For more information about Mitchell 1, visit www.mitchell1.com, call (888) 724-6742 or locate an independent sales consultant at www.mitchellrep.com.
About Mitchell 1:
As a member of the Snap-on® Total Shop Solutions brand family, Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry for more than 100 years. Mitchell 1 offers a complete line of integrated repair software and services, including vehicle repair information, business management and shop marketing services, to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. For more information, visit the company’s website at mitchell1.com.
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