Awards

Perfect Circle Names 1998 Machinist of the Year

Scott Wichlacz has been named Perfect Circle's 1998 automotive Machinist of the Year. Wichlacz was selected from a group of national finalists by a panel of automotive business magazine editors.

Wichlacz is founder of Manitowoc Motor Machining & Parts, Inc. in Manitowoc, WI the predecessor company. He has passed all three ASE Machinist Certification tests as well as other ASE automotive and heavy-duty tests/ He is a board member of the Automotive Engine Rebuilder's Association and the Wisconsin Auto Parts Association, as well as a member of the Automotive Parts Rebuilder's Association.

October 1998 issue of Motor Service, page 18

Scott Wichlacz receives Charles W. Yount Award

Scott was given the Yount Award in recognition of outstanding service to the industry on December 1, 2007. The Charles W. Yount Award is named after the longtime AERA supporter whose name bears the award. To receive this award the candidate must be nominated by a previous winner of the Yount Award and recommended to the Executive Committee.

Scott Wichlacz receiving the Charles W. Yount Award on December 1, 2007, from Jan Juhl of AERA, during the Board of Directors Midyear Meeting in Dallas, Texas.
(Photograph by Allie Hartmann)