Custom Automotive Network Announces 2018 Member Award Nominees

Custom Automotive Network Announces 2018 Member Award Nominees

Nominees are selected based on significant contributions the company or individual has made to support the custom automotive distribution channel during the previous 12 months.

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) has announced the nominees for the 2018 CAN Member Awards. Nominees are selected based on significant contributions the company or individual has made to support the custom automotive distribution channel during the previous 12 months.

Custom Automotive Network’s President, Tracie Nunez, stated, “We are honored to announce the nominees for the 2018 Custom Automotive Network awards. Every nominee demonstrates a true automotive passion, and has positively impacted the distribution channel. These member-driven nominations are a testament to each nominee’s commitment to excellence and support of the Custom Automotive Network community.”

Membership voting will take place from June 19 to July 3. The 2018 Member Award Winners will be announced during the CAN Connect Reception on Sunday, Sept. 9, in Frisco, Texas.

The nominees for the 2018 CAN Member Awards are:

CAN Person of the Year

  • Adrian Murray – Painless Performance
  • Bob West – Westin Automotive Products
  • Jim Hairston – PerTronix Performance

CAN Manufacturer of the Year

  • Fragola Performance Systems
  • RaceQuip
  • Truck Hero

CAN Reseller of the Year

  • Motovicity Distribution
  • National Performance Warehouse
  • Tri-State Enterprises

CAN Manufacturer Rep of the Year

  • Bob Cook Sales
  • Harry Miller Sales
  • KAM Marketing

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