AACF Humanitarian Award – Automotive Parts Headquarters
From left: Jon Owens, Corey Bartlett, Joe Stephen and John Kairys
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), proudly announced Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) as the recipient of its Humanitarian Award during a special presentation at the MEMA Vision Conference.
The award recognizes individuals and organizations in the automotive aftermarket who demonstrate outstanding compassion, generosity, and service to others. APH was selected from a highly competitive group of nominees representing the very best of the industry’s commitment to giving back.
The award was presented on stage to Corey Bartlett, President & CEO on behalf of APH by Jon Owens, AACF President, alongside Joe Stephen of NEXUS North America, and John Kairys, AACF Executive Director. Corey and his brother, Lee, thanked the audience with a video greeting.
“Automotive Parts Headquarters truly represents the heart of the aftermarket,” said Owens. “Their commitment to helping others and bringing people together to make a meaningful impact is an inspiration to us all.”
APH was recognized for its longstanding dedication to community impact, including leading a highly successful annual fundraiser supporting adults with disabilities. Through its efforts—alongside supplier partners and the Bartlett family—APH has helped raise more than $3.2 million over the past 13 years, with a record-breaking $482,000 raised in 2025 alone.
Proceeds from these efforts benefit WACOSA, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that empowers adults with disabilities to gain skills, find meaningful employment, and thrive within their communities. APH’s leadership and collaborative approach have helped expand opportunities for hundreds of individuals each year.
“We are honored to receive this award from AACF,” said Bartlett. “It’s fantastic recognition for the entire APH team and our supplier partners, who have been incredibly generous in helping support the communities that we serve. Giving back is important to us, and we’re proud to be part of an industry that cares so deeply about helping others.”
The AACF Humanitarian Award is made possible through the support of NEXUS North America, whose partnership helps shine a light on the people and organizations making a difference across the aftermarket.
“At NEXUS, we believe the strength of our industry lies in how we support one another here in North America and around the globe,” said Stephen. “Automotive Parts Headquarters is a powerful example of that commitment in action, and we’re honored to help recognize their incredible impact through this award.”
AACF also extended its appreciation to all nominees, noting that the selection process reflected the strength, compassion, and generosity that define the automotive aftermarket community.
Source: Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF)