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Sacramento, CA - May 28, 2026
CAWA, Representing the Automotive Parts Industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards.
CAWA provided over $14,000 in scholarships this year to fourteen students. “Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in the auto care industry,” said Rodney Pierini, President and CEO, in announcing the awards. They will not only receive a financial scholarship from CAWA but also a tool certificate from NAPA Tools & Equipment.
Recipients of this year’s scholarships are:
Luisfernando Munoz, Mort Schwartz Award, Citrus College
Hudson Kimmel, McPherson College
Endenilson Sorto Pleitez, DeAnza College
Thanh Tuan Kiet Lam, Cal Poly Pomona
Emmanuel Gonzalez de la Cruz, Chabot College
Isabel Tuman, Weber State University
Chu Ern Munina Lam, Pasadena City College
Quoc Hung Pham, DeAnza College
Saibien Hamilton, Butte College
Gavin Johnson, Yavapai College
Taijai Carson, Victor Valley College
Ahmad Tamim Sultani, Chabot College
Minkaug Htet San, Skyline College
Marcello Dean, McPherson College
The primary scholarship fundraising effort by CAWA is its annual dinner gala, underwritten by Motorcar Parts of America, to be held the Sunday night before the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. This year it will be held at the Venetian in Las Vegas on November 1, 2026.
Scholarship funding comes from CAWA individual members, companies and a grant provided by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. To contribute to the Association's scholarship fund or to donate prizes for the annual fundraising auction, contact Rodney Pierini at 916.635.9774 or admin@cawa.org or visit www.cawa.org.
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