Hemmings Honors Awards Recognize 10 Standout Builds at the 2026 SEMA Show

Hemmings announced the 2026 Hemmings Honors Award winners at the SEMA Show 2026 in Las Vegas. Presented to 10 standout vehicle owners and builders across the show floor, Hemmings Honors recognizes the vehicles that capture the creativity, craftsmanship, personality and future of collector car culture, company officials said in a press release.

The Hemmings team selected this year’s honorees after reviewing builds throughout SEMA move-in and show week. Winners were chosen for their quality, story, execution, originality and ability to represent where the hobby is headed.

“The SEMA Show attracts some of the most remarkable custom vehicles in the world, but the real story is the talent behind them,” said Jonathan Shaw, president of Hemmings. “Hemmings Honors celebrates the builders whose craftsmanship brings these vehicles to life, the owners whose passion makes them possible, and the aftermarket manufacturers whose innovations help set them apart. We want that recognition to last long after the show ends and become a permanent part of each vehicle’s history.”

2026 Hemmings Honors Award Winners

The 2026 Hemmings Honors Award winners include the following vehicles:

• 1940 Mercury Eight, by WyoTech technical trade school, Laramie, Wyoming
• 1952 Harley-Davidson Panhead, by James Crosby, James Crosby Designs, Ontario, California
• 1957 Cadillac Eldorado, by Mike Rutter, Rutterz Rodz, Bristol, Tennessee
• 1962 Ford F-250 Ice Cream Truck, by Shannon Manley, Pot O’ Gold Kustoms, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• 1967 Ford Galaxie, by Big Oak Garage, Hokes Bluff, Alabama
• 1968 International Harvester Travelall, by Flat Out Autos, Jonesboro, Arkansas
• 1972 Buick Riviera “Rivenge,” by Terrence Holly, 1 Ninety 1 Customs
• 1975 BMW E9, by Foad Razani and Dana Lukasiewski, East Windsor, Connecticut
• 1985 Ford F-250, by Matt Johnson, Doc Johnson Restorations, Klamath Falls, Oregon
• 1999 Porsche Carrera 4 RHD, by Eli Solis, Los Angeles, California

“The best builds at SEMA do more than turn heads. They give us a glimpse of where the aftermarket industry is headed,” Shaw added. “From new technologies and groundbreaking components to emerging design trends, these vehicles showcase the creativity and innovation driving the industry forward. For generations, Hemmings has helped enthusiasts discover, understand, and celebrate extraordinary vehicles. Hemmings Honors is a natural extension of that legacy, recognizing the people and ideas shaping the future of automotive culture.”