Epicor presented its Automotive Champion Awards for 2026 during the Epicor Insights for Automotive 2026 conference, Feb. 9-11, at the Tradewinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL.
“Each award celebrates a customer who not only excels in their business but who consistently demonstrates what true partnership looks like: vision, innovation and a shared commitment to moving the industry forward,” explains Suellyn Sprague, Epicor’s VP/GM Auto.
Automotive Champion Award for Vision: Prostock
Prostock’s journey with Epicor began long before 2008, when they were early adopters of the Epicor Eclipse for Auto platform. When it came time to evolve, Prostock became one of the earliest Vision customers – embracing the solution in 2008. For nearly two decades, they’ve continued to lean in, innovate and help shape what our automotive solutions can be, Epicor said.
Matt Franc accepted the award for Prostock.
Automotive Champion Award for Eagle: Sutherland
Sutherland went live with Epicor’s Eagle for the Aftermarket in 2011, quickly embracing the system and proving themselves true innovators from day one. They were among the earliest adopters of Vision Pricing from MSC, helping validate and refine pricing methodologies that now benefit customers across the industry. Their strong integration with Uni‑Select and use of connected price updating exemplifies how to fully leverage the power of the Epicor ecosystem, the company said.
Accepting the award for Sutherland were Brett Cozens, Brandon Knogler and Ryan Knogler.
“Insights is renowned for its comprehensive training sessions, hands-on experiences and opportunities for networking and learning from industry peers,” explains Sprague. “Attendees receive numerous opportunities to learn how business trends are driving transformation and gain inspiration to work smarter, engage better and decide faster.”
• Training Benefits: The conference offers a diverse range of training sessions tailored to various skill levels and job roles. Attendees can enhance their proficiency in Epicor solutions and gain insights into best practices for maximizing efficiency and productivity in shop workflows.
• Hands-on Experience: One of the most valuable aspects of the conference is the hands-on workshops and demonstrations. These interactive sessions provide attendees with practical experience in applying the latest tools, techniques and features of Epicor software. Such experiential learning opportunities can significantly accelerate a team’s ability to leverage the full potential of the platform, according to Epicor.
• Learning from Peers: Insights brings together professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds, creating a rich environment for knowledge sharing and collaboration. By attending sessions, engaging in discussions and networking with fellow attendees, attendees gain valuable insights, learn from real-world use cases and discover innovative solutions to common challenges.
Featured image (from left): Rich Murr, chief customer and innovation officer, Brett Cozens, Brandon Knogler, Ryan Knogler, Suellyn Sprague.
