MasterTech Expo has announced its 2026 Awards Program, which will honor the individuals, vehicles, brands and educators who represent the very best of the industry, event officials stated in a press release. The 2026 awards will be presented live on Sunday, March 15, at 1:30 p.m. during MasterTech Expo, held March 12-15, 2026, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.
“Taking place during the Expo’s annual gathering, these awards celebrate not only technical excellence, but also the creativity, dedication and leadership that continue to drive the industry forward,” said Bryan Schmitt, founder of MasterTech Expo and CEO, founder and president of Mobile Solutions. “Rooted in the Expo’s long-standing mission of education, collaboration and professional growth, the awards highlight the people and organizations setting the benchmark for excellence across the community.”
MasterTech 2026 Industry Awards
Industry Awards
- Clean Wire Tech recognizes exceptional craftsmanship in wiring execution, organization and installation standards.
- Fabricator of the Year honors an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary skill, innovation and dedication to custom fabrication within the industry.
- Lifetime Achievement is the highest honor presented at MasterTech Expo, recognizing an individual whose career has made a profound and lasting impact on the mobile electronics and fabrication community.
Manufacturer Awards
- Best Booth Experience recognizes the exhibitor that delivers the most engaging, informative and memorable presence on the show floor.
- Best Sounding Vehicle honors the pinnacle of mobile audio performance and tuning excellence.
- Best Vendor Training Experience celebrates the manufacturer or vendor that delivers the most impactful educational session at the Expo.
“MasterTech Expo brings together professionals, manufacturers, educators and enthusiasts from across North America and beyond for a celebration of achievement and community,” Schmitt concluded. “Each award recipient embodies the passion, professionalism and innovation that define our industry.”