ARMO Business of the 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.

ARMO Person of the Year

Criteria

• 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
• Current ARMO Select Committee members are not eligible for this award

Engineer of the Year

1. 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.
2. 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
3. The candidate must present the reasoning as the "what" makes their respective product, approach to business or trend to be considered "innovative"
4. SEMA staff, and/or persons working, contractually for SEMA, are precluded from consideration.

SEMA's Best Engineered Vehicle

1. The Best Engineered Vehicle is one that displays both the complex nature of a complete vehicle as well as exceptional engineering efforts beyond just its physical appearance
2. The new innovative breakthroughs will demonstrate the quality of engineering of the entire vehicle, or aspect of the vehicle that goes beyond just outward appearances
3. SEMA staff, and/or persons working, contractually for SEMA, are precluded from consideration as a Best Engineered Vehicle candidate.
4. Vehicle must be displayed at the SEMA Show.

Professional of the Year Award

Criteria

• 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.

Vanguard Award

Criteria

• 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 future executives through its actions, mentoring, visions and/or contributions for the past, present and future.

HRIA Design & Innovation Award

• 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

Evolution of Hot Rodding Award

• 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 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 Hall of Fame

Criteria

• 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

Criteria

• This award honors an INDIVIDUAL, not a company
• The individual must be an owner or employee of a member company in good standing with the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• The individual must have demonstrated a major contribution to the hot rod industry over the past ten (10) years
• Individual may not have RECEIVED this award within the past three (3) years
• Seated HRIA Select Committee members or their employees are not eligible for the Industry Recognition Award. (Please check HRIA Select Committee roster prior to submitting nomination.)

HRIA Business of the Year

Criteria

• This award honors a COMPANY, not an individual
• Company may be a manufacturer, retailer, warehouse distributor, publisher, service provider or builder
• Company must do at least 50% of their business in the hot rod industry and promote the hot rod niche
• Company must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics
• Company must have conducted business for a minimum of five (5) years and must currently be in business
• 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 five (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 HRIA Select Committee roster prior to submitting nomination.)

MPMC Hall of Fame Award

Criteria

• The individual must be, or have been, an employee of a member company or a member of the MPMC. (Non-MPMC individuals may be considered on a case by case basis).
• The individual must have made a significant contribution to the MPMC through support of, or personal effort in, council activities or by their contributions to the Motorsports Marketplace as a whole.
• The individual must have demonstrated their effort over a period of not less than 10 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 MPMC select committee.
• The individual may not be on the current year’s Hall of Fame Task Force.

Manufacturer of the Year

Criteria

• 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

Nat Danas Person of the Year

Criteria

• 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.

Restyler of the Year

Criteria

• 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

Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award

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.
• 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.

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. Only #SheIsSEMA spotlight submissions are eligible for this award.

To become a candidate, complete a #SheIsSEMA application below:

#SheIsSEMA Spotlight

Jessi Combs Rising Star Award

Candidate must be under the age of 30.

Must be making significant strides in advancing her career in the automotive aftermarket.

Must demonstrate a motivation to use all resources for career development including networking, education, leveraging the wisdom of others, along with any volunteer efforts within the industry.

TORA Hall of Fame

Criteria

• 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

Criteria

• 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

Criteria

• 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.

WTSBC Hall of Fame

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.