TMI Products, an industry leader in custom automotive interiors, has officially announced the fifth annual TRIM Awards, returning to the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Designed to spotlight the builders, fabricators, designers and craftsmen for their innovative automotive interiors, the TRIM Awards have become one of the aftermarket industry’s premier showcases of interior excellence, company officials said in a press release.
The 2026 TRIM Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. PST in the TMI Products Booth #24477 inside SEMA’s Central Hall. During the awards presentation, judges will discuss standout vehicles and reveal the winners.
“Over the past five years, the TRIM Awards have evolved into one of the industry’s most respected celebrations of automotive interior craftsmanship,” said Ross Berlanga, marketing director for TMI Products. “The creativity, innovation and attention to detail showcased by today’s builders continues to raise the bar, and we’re excited to honor the individuals and teams whose work inspires the entire automotive community.”
2026 TRIM Awards Categories for Custom Car & Truck Interiors
The TRIM Awards recognize excellence across multiple vehicle and interior design segments, including:
- Best Car – Open to any car featuring TMI seats
- Best Truck – Open to any truck featuring TMI seats
- Best Custom SUV or Wagon – Open to any two-door or four-door SUV or wagon
- Best Full Interior – Open to vehicles equipped with a complete TMI interior package
- Most Creative – Best use of colors, patterns, materials and execution
- Best Color-Matching – Best integration of interior design with vehicle exterior styling
- Best Custom Car Interior – Open to all custom car interiors at the SEMA Show
- Best Custom Truck Interior – Open to all custom truck interiors at the SEMA Show
- Fan Favorite – Selected through online voting by enthusiasts worldwide
- Best of Show Champion – The highest honor awarded to the judges’ overall favorite interior at the 2026 SEMA Show
All TMI TRIM Award winners will automatically qualify for consideration in the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, allowing builders to showcase their craftsmanship and compete alongside other world-class custom vehicle builds in the industry, TMI officials said. The Cup competition will take place during the 2027 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 23-31 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
In addition to custom-designed TRIM Award trophies, winners will receive exclusive prizes, including a custom Mothers Polish detail bag, TMI Products gift certificates and other special awards.
Aftermarket Industry Experts Named to TRIM Awards Judging Panel
The 2026 TRIM Awards will be judged by a distinguished panel of automotive industry experts that includes:
- Kevin Oeste – The Voice of SEMA and owner, V8 Speed & Resto Shop
- Sean Holman – Owner, Use For Adventure and host of “The Truck Show Podcast”
- Sara Morosan – Owner, LGE-CTS Motorsports; 2021 SEMA Person of the Year; multiple Ford Design Award winner
- Theresa Contreras – Owner, Baja Forged; multiple Ford Design Award winner; PPG Brand Ambassador
- Marcel Venable – Co-owner, AutoRevolution; OBS Clash; Car Guy Confessions Podcast
- Jason Mulligan – Co-owner, AutoRevolution; OBS Clash; Car Guy Confessions Podcast
How Builders Qualify for the 2026 TRIM Awards
All entries must be registered and displayed at the 2026 SEMA Show to be eligible for competition. Categories are available for both TMI-equipped and non-TMI-equipped vehicles.
TMI says that having a TMI interior does not provide a competitive advantage. The past four Best of Show Champions were awarded to vehicles not equipped with TMI interiors, underscoring the competition’s focus on design, craftsmanship, creativity and execution.
“The TRIM Awards are about recognizing exceptional interiors, regardless of brand,” added Berlanga. “Our mission is to celebrate the builders and fabricators who continue pushing the boundaries of automotive design.”