Federated Awards 2025-26 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships
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The curtain has closed on
link hidden, please login to view’ 2026 Annual General Meeting, which was held March 20-23 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville. The successful event brought together nearly 300 APA shareholders, TruStar members, and supplier partners for several days of collaboration, strategic discussion, relationship building and recognition. The meeting opened with a lively welcome reception that gave attendees the opportunity to reconnect with industry colleagues and set the tone for a productive weekend, APA said. Date Night followed, providing suppliers with the opportunity to host shareholders and members for dinner and continue conversations in a more relaxed setting, helping strengthen relationships across the APA community.
Throughout the weekend, attendees also participated in scheduled one-on-one sessions featuring fast-paced, 20-minute meetings between shareholders, members, and supplier partners. This structured format encouraged productive discussions and allowed participants to connect with multiple partners while making the most of their time together.
In addition to these networking opportunities, attendees heard valuable updates on the state of the automotive aftermarket from Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association and Simeon Gutman, managing director of Morgan Stanley. Jason Popillion of Cyphernova also delivered a presentation exploring the expanding role of artificial intelligence and its growing influence across the automotive aftermarket.
APA President Steve Tucker welcomes the almost 300 attendees to the group’s annual conference and awards program. Bill Hanvey, Auto Care Association president and CEO, was a featured speaker at the APA event. The meeting concluded with the annual awards dinner, recognizing outstanding performance and long-standing commitment across the organization. The award winners are as follows:
Supplier Awards:
APA Supplier Champion Award – Gina Williams of Bosch
APA Supplier of the Year Award – FCS
Distinguished OE Partner Award – Denso
Outstanding Marketing Partner Award – DRiV
Cornerstone Award – Mevotech
Technology Award – Autologue
Content & Catalog Excellence Award – DRiV
Shareholder Awards:
Ambassador Award – Brown & Sons
Milestone Award – 50 Years – JR Auto Parts
Milestone Awards – 40 Years – H&H Wholesale Parts, Metric Auto Parts
Milestone Award – 30 Years – POJA Warehouse
New Member Recognition – Lang’s Auto Parts, Atlantic British, Prime Auto Parts, DEPSI Auto
“Bringing nearly 300 attendees together in Nashville created a tremendous environment for collaboration, meaningful conversations, and celebrating the strength of APA and TruStar,” said Steve Tucker, president of
link hidden, please login to view. “Meetings like this don’t happen without a great deal of planning behind the scenes, and I want to thank our APA staff, especially Jan Larson, our director of marketing, for delivering such a successful and engaging event for our shareholders, members, and supplier partners.” APA extends its sincere thanks to all attendees, presenters, and sponsors who contributed to making the 2026 AGM a resounding success. The organization looks forward to building on the momentum from this event as it continues to support its network throughout the year.
APA/TruStar’s 2027 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for March 12-16, in Charlotte, NC.
Supplier Partner Awards
Evening Reception – Entertainment
One-On-One Sessions
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Applications for the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are now being accepted at
link hidden, please login to view. Thirteen scholarships in memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts will be awarded for the 2026-27 academic year to students preparing for automotive aftermarket careers. The deadline to apply is March 31.
“Everyone at Federated takes great pride in offering these scholarships to exceptional applicants year after year,” said Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts. “The Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are our way honoring my father’s memory by giving back and helping deserving students.”
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link hidden, please login to view are administered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation ( link hidden, please login to view) and are awarded to students attending a two- or four-year accredited college, an ASE certified post-secondary automotive, heavy-duty or collision technician training program or any licensed and accredited vocational school. Students graduating from high school in 2026 and heading to any of these post-secondary programs are also eligible.
link hidden, please login to view is one of more than 30 organizations that award scholarships on the UAF Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website. As an added benefit for students who apply at AutomotiveScholarships.com, each completed application will be considered for every scholarship opportunity where the candidate meets the qualifications.
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link hidden, please login to view members enjoyed a weekend of bass fishing and World of Outlaws racing as the winners in the Grote-Federated Co-Man “Bass ‘N’ Outlaws” promotion. The Federated members spent a day on a guided bass fishing trip on beautiful Lake Tohopekaliga near Orlando, Florida, and watched a night of World of Outlaws racing at the Federated DIRTcar Nationals at the Volusia Speedway Park in De Leon Springs, Florida. The promotion winners also received lodging on the St. John’s River with all meals included during the trip.
“Our members had a great day of fishing, a night of exciting racing and we even saw some alligators,” said John Marcum, director of marketing for Federated. “We want to thank our partners at Grote for an incredible trip and a highly successful promotion that rewarded Federated members for their continued growth and commitment to Grote. The winners enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to our friends at Grote.”
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link hidden, please login to view members were rewarded for their purchases of Grote Industries products for a three-month period through the Federated Co-Man warehouse. The winners were chosen based on the highest percentage of growth and highest dollar growth in Co-Man Grote purchases. In addition, members were al The post
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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,
link hidden, please login to view’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.
From left: Rich Murr, chief customer and information officer, Matt Franc, Suellyn Sprague, Epicor VP/GM Auto. 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
link hidden, please login to view 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 information officer, Brett Cozens, Brandon Knogler, Ryan Knogler, Suellyn Sprague.
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Applications are now open for the Federated Car Care Scholarship Program. Applicants can apply at
link hidden, please login to view. The application deadline is March 31. Qualified candidates must select “Federated” on the online application. Federated Car Care Scholarship Program Details
Fisher Auto Parts funds the Federated Car Care scholarships in memory of Art Fisher. Art Fisher founded Federated Auto Parts and the Federated Car Care program. The program offers scholarships to active Federated Car Care Centers. Eligible centers must purchase from a Federated member.
“We are very pleased to continue offering scholarships to the children and employees of Car Care Center members, supporting their pursuit of higher education,” said Bo Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher Auto Parts. “The University of the Aftermarket Foundation makes the application process easy and efficient, and we urge interested students to submit their applications as soon as possible. We are excited to recognize a new class of deserving
link hidden, please login to view scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic year.” Eligibility and Award Administration
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link hidden, please login to view administers the scholarships. The foundation will award several scholarships to eligible applicants. Eligible applicants include employees and children of active Federated Car Care Center members. Applicants must attend accredited two- or four-year colleges. Eligible programs include ASE/NATEF certified automotive, heavy-duty, or collision training programs. Licensed and accredited vocational schools also qualify. High school students graduating in 2026 may also apply. Application Process and Consideration
Federated participates along with more than 30 scholarship organizations. These organizations award scholarships through the foundation’s central website. Each completed application receives consideration for every matching scholarship. Applicants only need one application at AutomotiveScholarships.com.
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