Deadline Extension Announced for AASA’s Channel Excellence Award Presented by Epicor

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA and Epicor announced an application deadline extension for the 2022 Channel Excellence Award. The award was established in 2019 to celebrate innovation and collaboration between suppliers and channel partners that drive aftermarket growth. The new deadline is Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
 
The Selection Committee includes well-known leaders, analysts and educators from the aftermarket who will review applications and select the winner. Committee members represent all major levels of the aftermarket industry including repair shops, distributors and suppliers, to ensure a broad perspective. The 2022 Channel Excellence Award winners will be announced during the AASA Vision Conference on April 6, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich.
 
The 2022 AASA Channel Excellence Award Selection Committee includes: 

• Rod Bayless, Epicor

• Brian Cruickshank, University of the Aftermarket

• Chris Gardner, AASA

• Rick Guirlinger, Schwartz Advisors, LLC

• Tony Molla, Automotive Service Association (ASA)

• Joe Pomaranski, Pomaranski Consulting 

“One thing our industry has proven over the past two years is its resilience and ability to innovate, pivot, and transform regardless of circumstance.” said Paul McCarthy, AASA President. “When collaboration between suppliers and channel partners takes the driver seat, great things happen.”
 
The 2021 Channel Excellence Award winners were Standard Motor Products (SMP) and National Performance Warehouse Companies (NPW). They developed a solution to resolve inventory complications across a nationwide supply chain during a pandemic.
 
The application and additional information on the Channel Excellence Award can be found by clicking here.   
 
About AASA 
AASA (www.aftermarketsuppliers.org) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports 871,000 American jobs. AASA is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry” 
 
About Epicor Software Corporation 
Epicor Software Corporation equips hard-working businesses with enterprise solutions that keep the world turning. For nearly 50 years, Epicor customers in the manufacturing, distribution, LBM, retail, and automotive industries have trusted Epicor to help them do business better. Epicor’s innovative solution sets are carefully curated to fit customer needs, and built to respond flexibly to their fast-changing reality. With deep industry knowledge and experience, Epicor accelerates every customer’s ambitions, whether to grow and transform, or simply become more productive and effective. Visit www.epicor.com for more information.