Nominations Open for SEMA Awards

SEMA has opened nominations for its annual Industry Awards, which will be presented later this year at the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced.

Nominations are open for the following awards:

  • Person of the Year: Established to honor a person for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment market.
  • Manufacturer of the Year: Honors a manufacturing company for its outstanding contributions and innovations.
  • Channel Partner of the Year: Honors a sales channel partner for its outstanding service to the sales, distribution, retail and/or e-commerce channel(s) of the industry. This includes maintaining proper inventories to service its respective channel and exceeding standards in providing suppliers with input and regular communication to help their products and programs succeed.
  • Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Honors a young, entrepreneurial individual, 40 years old or younger, who is creating innovative breakthroughs within the area(s) of industry opportunities, advancement, best business practices, technology and/or trends.
  • Content Creator of the Year: Honors a content creator for their outstanding contributions to the automotive culture and for creating a positive impact with automotive enthusiasts.

Click here for more information or to submit a nomination.

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.