{"id":85068,"date":"2026-02-11T15:53:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/891468979"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:53:07","slug":"epicor-presents-automotive-champion-awards-at-insights-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/epicor-presents-automotive-champion-awards-at-insights-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Epicor Presents Automotive Champion Awards at Insights Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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. <\/p>\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column related-articles-inline-container border border-2 rounded-1 mw-680 mx-auto p-2 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"d-flex align-items-center mb-2\">\n<div class=\"mb-0 h6\">Related Articles<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cEach award celebrates a customer who not only excels in their business&nbsp;but who consistently demonstrates what true partnership looks like:&nbsp;vision, innovation and a shared commitment to moving the industry forward,\u201d explains Suellyn Sprague, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicor.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epicor<\/a>\u2019s VP\/GM Auto.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Automotive Champion Award for Vision: Prostock<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prostock\u2019s 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 \u2013 embracing the solution in 2008. For nearly two decades, they\u2019ve continued to lean in, innovate and help shape what our automotive solutions can be, Epicor said.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Franc accepted the award for Prostock.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s19538.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Automotive-Champion-Award-for-Vision_Prostock-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt class=\"wp-image-247761\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>From left: Rich Murr, chief customer and innovation officer, Matt Franc, Suellyn Sprague<\/strong>, <strong>Epicor VP\/GM Auto.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Automotive Champion Award for Eagle: Sutherland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sutherland went live with Epicor\u2019s 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\u2011Select and use of connected price updating exemplifies how to fully leverage the power of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aftermarketnews.com\/epicor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epicor<\/a> ecosystem, the company said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Accepting the award for Sutherland were Brett Cozens, Brandon Knogler and Ryan Knogler.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInsights is renowned for its comprehensive training sessions, hands-on experiences and opportunities for networking and learning from industry peers,\u201d explains Sprague. \u201cAttendees receive numerous opportunities to learn how business trends are driving transformation and gain inspiration to work smarter, engage better and decide faster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Training Benefits<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Hands-on Experience<\/strong>: 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\u2019s ability to leverage the full potential of the platform, according to Epicor.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Learning from Peers<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Featured image (from left):<\/strong> Rich Murr, chief customer and innovation officer, Brett Cozens, Brandon Knogler, Ryan Knogler, Suellyn Sprague.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; during the Epicor Insights for <span class=\"match\">Automotive<\/span> 2026 conference, Feb. 9 &#8230; VP&#047;GM Auto. <span class=\"match\">Automotive<\/span> Champion Award for Vision: Prostock &#8230; and help shape what our <span class=\"match\">automotive<\/span> solutions can be, Epicor &#8230; accepted the award for Prostock. <span class=\"match\">Automotive<\/span> Champion Award for Eagle: &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-85068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","wpcat-1-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85068"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85068\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}