SEMA Industry Honors at the 2025 SEMA Show
Formerly the SEMA Show Banquet, the reimagined event will be hosted by Sung Kang from “The Fast and the Furious” franchise…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is preparing to host its annual celebration of industry excellence under a new name and new format. Formerly known as the SEMA Show Banquet, the event will debut as SEMA Industry Honors at the 2025 SEMA Show, taking place Thursday, Nov. 6, at the BleauLive Theater inside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Hosted by Sung Kang—actor, filmmaker and lifelong car enthusiast best known for his portrayal of Han in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise—the reimagined SEMA Industry Honors will transform from a traditional seated banquet into an awards-show experience. Beyond the screen, Kang has built a career defined by storytelling and his deep connection to car culture, making him the perfect host for the industry’s biggest night, event organizers stated in a press release.
SEMA Industry Honors To Recognize the Best & the Brightest in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry
The event will celebrate many of the industry’s most influential leaders and creators, including the Person of the Year and Content Creator of the Year awards.
“The SEMA Show is about pushing boundaries and setting new standards for the industry,” said SEMA vice president of events Tom Gattuso. “Renaming and reimagining this event as SEMA Industry Honors aligns perfectly with our philosophy of growth and innovation. This new format will better showcase the incredible people, talent and creativity that drive our industry forward.”
“Our goal is to create an environment that feels as exciting and inspiring as the people we’re honoring,” said SEMA trade show director Andy Tompkins. “Moving to the BleauLive Theater and introducing a revised, dynamic format ensures that attendees will experience a new celebration worthy of the industry’s biggest night.”
Tickets for SEMA Industry Honors
SEMA Show exhibitors can redeem complimentary tickets (one for every 10×10 booth space purchased) in the Exhibitor Resource Center. Additional tickets are available for purchase for $50. Show attendees can purchase tickets during registration or by logging into the Registration Resource Center.
