SEMA Accepting Nominations for Hall Of Fame

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting nominations for induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame.

“The SEMA Hall of Fame is a testament to the people who have positively impacted the industry in extraordinary ways,” said Chris Standifer, SEMA manager of recognition programs. “By submitting a nomination, those in the industry can help celebrate and preserve the aftermarket’s history by acknowledging the contributions of those who have gone above and beyond.”

Nominee qualifications include:

• Made contributions that extend beyond the local level and reach throughout the national and/or international level.
• Have been involved in the automotive specialty industry and/or SEMA for a minimum of 10 years.
• Have made outstanding contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity, and/or general stature and growth of the automotive specialty equipment industry.
• Conducts him/herself with a high degree of integrity, both within and outside of the automotive specialty equipment industry.
• At least 50 years of age prior to the SEMA Show during the year of induction or they may be at any age if deceased as long as the nomination is presented at least one year posthumous.

SEMA also accepts nominees that have been employed by the association or have served as a SEMA contractor and/or vendor.

The Hall of Fame inductees will be announced in May and honored during the SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala in July. Nominations can be submitted through 5 p.m. PST Friday, March 15. at www.sema.org/hof.

Contact Chris Standifer, SEMA manager of recognition programs, with any questions at chriss@sema.org.