• Must be an automotive/motorsports journalist
• Must be published in print or online
• Must actively engage/support motorsports with positive content
• Must support the MPMC and its mission:

 

• Must be an automotive/motorsports journalist
• Must be published in print or online
• Must actively engage/support motorsports with positive content
• Must support the MPMC and its mission:

The MPMC Hall of Fame permanently acknowledges individuals who have made a significant contribution to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment of the aftermarket and/or to the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council itself.

 

ARMO Business of the Year
Presented to a company that has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the restoration industry during the past year.

 

Criteria

• Company may be a manufacturer, retailer, warehouse distributor, publisher, builder or service provider.
  Company must do at least 50% of their business in the restoration industry and promotes the restoration niche.
• Company must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics.
• Company must currently be in business and have conducted business for a minimum of five years.
• Company should have made some commendable contribution and/or has had a positive impact in the restoration industry.
Company may not have received this award in the past 5 years.
• Companies owned by or employing a current ARMO Select Committee member are not eligible for the Business of the Year Award. Please check the ARMO Select Committee roster prior to submitting nomination.

Presented to an individual who has made an exceptional contribution or impression on the restoration industry during the past year.

 

• Individual must be an owner or employee of a member company in good standing with the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Must have made a substantial contribution to the restoration industry within the past year
• Must have an ongoing record of service and support to the restoration industry
• Must be a member of both SEMA and ARMO in good standing
• Can be from any membership category

PRO Manufacturer of the year
Established to honor an outstanding manufacturer in the restyling industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the aftermarket community.

 

• Manufacturer's performance has made a significant impact on the national level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The manufacturer is currently in the industry and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of 10 years.
• The manufacturer has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and, where applicable, has demonstrated technical proficiency and/or pursued new marketing and sales strategies.
• The manufacturer follows the PRO Code of Ethics.
  The manufacturer has participated in the industry and continues to provide new products with cutting edge technology, and has a field sales force to work with all restylers on new marketing and sales strategies.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or PRO member

PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year
Honors an individual within the restyling industry who has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry. Membership in and contribution to SEMA and PRO should be a primary consideration, with significant impact on the local level.

 

• Candidate's contributions and/or candidate's company performance must have had a significant impact on a local level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The candidate is currently in the industry and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of 5 years.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and, where applicable, has demonstrated technical proficiency and/or pursued new marketing and sales strategies.
• The candidate's place of business reflects a professional image.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current member or SEMA and/or PRO.

PRO Restyler of the Year
Recognizes those who have acted professionally and with a high degree of integrity. This award honors those who improve standards and promote trends that benefit the industry. This recipient has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and technical proficiency.

and promote trends that benefit the industry. This recipient has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and technical proficiency.

• Candidate's contributions and/or candidate's company performance must have had a significant impact on a local level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The candidate is currently in the industry and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of 5 years.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and, where applicable, has demonstrated technical proficiency and/or pursued new marketing and sales strategies.
• The candidate's place of business reflects a professional image.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or PRO member

PRO Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors an outstanding individual in the restyling, trim or light-truck accessory industry who has made significant contributions toward the betterment of the aftermarket industry on both a local and national level. This individual represents the highest level of professionalism, service and integrity.

 

• Candidate's contributions, in accordance with the purpose stated above, must extend beyond the local level to the national level.
• The candidate is, or has been, involved in the industry for a minimum of 10 years.
• The candidate has made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity and the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or PRO member.

 

TORA Hall of Fame
Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Hall of Fame recognizes and honors outstanding individuals in the light-truck accessory industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments, on a national/international basis, have enhanced the stature of and significantly contributed to, the light-truck accessory industry's growth.

 

• Candidate's contributions, in accordance with purpose stated above, must extend beyond the local level and reach throughout the national/international level.
• The candidate is and/or has been involved in the industry and/or TORA for a minimum of 10 years.
• The candidate has made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity, and/or general stature and growth of the industry.
• The candidate has acted with a high degree of integrity within the industry
• The candidate must be at least 40 years of age.

TORA Retailer of the Year
The TORA Retailer of the Year Award has been established to recognize and honor an outstanding light-truck accessory retailer whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness, professionalism and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and annual growth of the industry within the candidate's community.

 

• Candidate's contributions (and/or the candidate's company's performance) have had a significant impact on a local level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The candidate is currently in the industry, and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of five (5) years.
• The candidate has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, has demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction, and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate (where applicable) has demonstrated technical proficiency in retail systems and pursued new marketing/sales opportunities.
• The candidate's place of business reflects a professional image.
• A contribution to SEMA and TORA should be an important consideration for nomination. The nominee must come from a TORA member company in good standing.

The TORA Jessi Combs Ambassador Award
The TORA Jessi Combs Ambassador Award is presented to a TORA member who has demonstrated enthusiasm, awareness, support, and exceptional volunteerism to the industry, more importantly TORA.

 

• Individual (not a company) who has made an exceptional contribution or impression on the light truck and off-road industry.
• TORA member who has demonstrated exceptional volunteer contributions or increased membership and awareness of TORA throughout their industry career.
• Focused on truck and off-road market or emerging markets associated with truck/SUV/off-road.
• Role model who represents the passion and lifestyle of the light truck and off-road industry.

FLN Vanguard Award
The FLN Vanguard Award is presented to the individual, business, organization or sanctioning body that has had a positive effect on a young executive's career within the automotive industry.

 

• Must be a current or past member of SEMA (no age requirement).
• Must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics.
• The Vanguard Award is presented to a person, company or sanctioning body that has influenced the professional growth, and/or cultivation of talent for young executives through its actions, mentoring, visions and/or contributions for the past, present and future.

FLN Professional of the Year Award
The FLN Professional of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has had a positive impact on the industry.

 

• Must be a member of the Future Leaders Network and not a current member of the FLN Select Committee.
• Must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity, professional growth and business ethics throughout the last 12 months.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary performance and/or provided growth for his/her company or industry through his/her actions, visions and/or contributions for the present and future.

The Emerging Trends and Technology Network has a new award “Engineer of the Year.” This award will be bestowed upon someone that has made great engineering achievements within the automotive aftermarket field for the previous fiscal year.

 

• The Engineer of the Year is someone who is solving problems in the automotive aftermarket, whether within their business or in the industry at large.
• Their new innovative breakthroughs can be within these areas, but not necessarily limited to these of:
       1. New advancements within our industry
       2. New industry trends
       3. New industry technology
• The candidate must present the reasoning as the “what” makes their respective product, approach to business or trend to be considered “innovative"
• SEMA staff, and/or persons working, contractually for SEMA, are precluded from consideration.

ETTN "Genius" Award
The SEMA ETTN Genius Award is given to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals who's creative, genius innovation has made significant contributions toward advancing technology that positively impacts the growth and progress of the automotive industry. This award is not necessarily presented each year, but is bestowed as viable candidates are nominated and selected.

 

• Candidate's contributions meet with the purpose stated above and has made a significant impact that has improved the industry as a whole.
• The candidate is, or has been, involved in the automotive industry for a minimum of 5 years.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or ETTN member.
• If the nominee is an individual who has previously received this award within the past three years, he/she is ineligible for consideration.
• Seated ETTN select committee members are not eligible for Industry Recognition Award. Please check ETTN select committee roster prior to submitting nomination.

ETTN Techie Award
The ETTN Techie Award recognizes an individual for their engineering achievements of a product, process, or component that demonstrates innovative and original engineering development, and/or advances state-of-the-art technology as it pertains to the automotive industry or product sector. This award is not necessarily presented each year, but is bestowed as viable candidates are nominated and selected.

 

• The Achievement (product/process/component/advancement) must be new, original and innovative to the automotive industry at the time it was accomplished.
• The achievement may be a recent or historical engineering innovation.
• The candidate must be a SEMA member in good standing.
• Membership in the ETTN should be the primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient but at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current ETTN member.
• If the nominee is an individual who has previously received this award within the past three years, he/she is ineligible for consideration.
• Seated ETTN select committee members are not eligible for The Techie Award. Please check ETTN select committee roster prior to submitting nomination.

ETTN Ambassador Award
The ETTN Ambassador Award is presented to an ETTN member who has demonstrated exceptional volunteer contributions or increased membership and awareness of the ETTN during the past year. This award is not necessarily presented each year, but is awarded at the discretion of the ETTN Chairman.

 

• Must be a member of SEMA and the ETTN.
• Must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics throughout the past year.

 

• Must be a member of SEMA and the ETTN.
• Must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics throughout the past year.

WTSBC Hall of Fame
The SEMA WTSBC Hall of Fame was founded to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals in the wheel, tire, suspension and brake industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry while significantly contributing to its growth, progress, and professionalism.

 

Criteria

• Candidate’s contributions, in accordance with the purpose stated above, must extend beyond the local level to the national level.
• The candidate is, or has been, involved in the industry for a minimum of 10 years and/or has made a significant impact that has improved the industry as a whole.
• The candidate has made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity and the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and WTSBC should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or WTSBC member.

SheisSEMA Woman of the Year Award
The #SheisSEMA Woman of the Year Award recipient should possess leadership, knowledge, expertise, and/or management abilities that have positively impacted the industry, be a mentor and/or role model and have active industry involvement.

 

To be considered, you must complete a member spotlight application at #SheisSEMA page. Link below:

 

 

• Candidate's contributions, in accordance with the purpose stated above, must extend beyond the local level to the national level.
• The candidate is, or has been, involved in the industry for a minimum of 10 years and/or has made a significant impact that has improved the industry as a whole.
• The candidate has made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity and the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and WTC should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or WTC member.

HRIA Hall of Fame
HRIA Hot Rod Hall of Fame was founded to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals in the hot rod industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry while significantly contributing to its growth.

 

• The individual must have made a significant contribution to the Hot Rod/Street Rod hobby or industry.
• The individual must have demonstrated their effort over a period of not less than 20 years.
• The individual must be of the highest integrity, character and respect in our industry
• The individual may not be a sitting member of the HRIA select committee.

HRIA Industry Recognition Award
The HRIA Industry Recognition Award is presented to an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the Hot Rod industry over a period of the past 10 years. Recipient must be an employee or principle of an HRIA member company in good standing.

 

• The individual recipient must be an owner or employee of a member company in good standing with the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA).
• The individual recipient must have demonstrated a major contribution to the hot rod industry over the past ten years
• If the nominee is an individual who has previously received this award within the past three years, he/she is ineligible for consideration.
• Seated HRIA select committee members are not eligible for Industry Recognition Award. Please check HRIA select committee roster prior to submitting nomination.

HRIA Business of the Year
The HRIA Business of the Year award is presented to a company who has made an exceptional contribution to Hot Rod industry. Company must be an HRIA member in good standing.

 

• Company may be a manufacturer, retailer, warehouse distributor, publisher, builder or service provider.
• Company must do at least 50% of their business in the hot rod industry and promotes the hot rod niche.
• Company must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics.
• Company must currently be in business and have conducted business for a minimum of five years.
• Company should have made some commendable contribution and/or has had a positive impact in the hot rod industry.
• Company may not have received this award in the past 5 years.
• Companies owned by or employing a current HRIA Select Committee member are not eligible for the Business of the Year Award. Please check the HRIA Select Committee roster prior to submitting nomination.

HRIA Evolution of Hot Rodding Award

The Evolution of Hot Rodding Award is presented to a builder or shop in recognition of a vehicle that pushes the boundaries of tradition and embodies the evolving trends in the hot rod industry. Judges will be looking for exceptional build quality, creative design, innovative technology, and features that advance and expand the definition of a hot rod.

 

 

• These awards are presented in recognition of an exemplary Hot Rod build featured at the SEMA Show
• The award is presented to the Builder of the vehicle that wins the award
• The vehicle must be present at the SEMA Show
• It must be the vehicles first year at the SEMA Show                                                                                                                            - The vehicle does not have to be debuted at the SEMA Show
• Any vehicle at the show is eligible to enter
• Competition entry closes on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 11:59pm
• Formal entry is posting to Instagram with:                                                                                                                                              - A photo of the vehicle                                                                                                                                                                    - Proper use of the competition hashtag #SEMAHRIA2023                                                                                                    - Year/Make/Model of the vehicle                                                                                                                                                  - Builder Name                                                                                                                                                                                  - Shop Name                                                                                                                                                                                      - Booth # or relative location (ex. Silver Lot)
                               This can be updated by 10/29/2023 if location is TBD by re-posting this information
• Judging will be performed by a panel of industry builders at the SEMA Show

HRIA Design & Innovation Award
The Design & Innovation Award is presented to a builder or shop in recognition of a vehicle that exemplifies the meaning of an exceptional hot rod. Judges will be looking for details in the design, craftsmanship, and engineering that represent the passion and skill of the builder and the creativity of their innovative mind.

 

Post on Instagram using the hashtag #SEMAHRIA2023. 

 

 

Please see the criteria on what information to provide. 

 

• These awards are presented in recognition of an exemplary Hot Rod build featured at the SEMA Show
• The award is presented to the Builder of the vehicle that wins the award
• The vehicle must be present at the SEMA Show
• It must be the vehicles first year at the SEMA Show                                                                                                                            - The vehicle does not have to be debuted at the SEMA Show
• Any vehicle at the show is eligible to enter
• Competition entry closes on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 11:59pm
• Formal entry is posting to Instagram with:                                                                                                                                              - A photo of the vehicle                                                                                                                                                                    - Proper use of the competition hashtag #SEMAHRIA2023                                                                                                    - Year/Make/Model of the vehicle                                                                                                                                                  - Builder Name                                                                                                                                                                                  - Shop Name                                                                                                                                                                                      - Booth # or relative location (ex. Silver Lot)
                               This can be updated by 10/29/2023 if location is TBD by re-posting this information
• Judging will be performed by a panel of industry builders at the SEMA Show