WD-40 was recognized for its support of SEMA Cares, the company announced. Presented only at the direction of the SEMA Chairman, SEMA Chairman of the Board James Lawrence presented WD-40 with the Chairman’s Service Award during the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet in Las Vegas. Click here to read more about the award from SEMA.
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Turn 14 Distribution Receives SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution recently received SEMA’s first-ever Channel Partner of the Year award, the company announced. SEMA changed the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award to become the new Channel Partner of the Year award for 2022. This change was adopted to account for the ever-evolving contributions from retailers, distributors, and e-commerce… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Receives SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award
Bob Schoeberl Memorial Tournament Raises Over $600K for AACF
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation’s (AACF) is celebrating another successful edition of the Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, held recently during the SEMA and AAPEX industry week in Las Vegas, the organization said. The tournament attracted 160 golfers and raised more than $600,000 to help individuals and families in the automotive aftermarket in need, AACF… Continue reading Bob Schoeberl Memorial Tournament Raises Over $600K for AACF
Champion Auto Systems Claims SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year Award
Champion Auto Systems has been named the SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year, the company announced. The company received the award, which aims to recognize the recipient for its performance and dedication to the restyling industry, at last week’s SEMA Show. Minnesota-based Champion Auto Systems offers a full lineup of sunroof kits and seat comfort… Continue reading Champion Auto Systems Claims SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year Award
Doug Brown Named ALI Chairman
Doug Brown of Vehicle Service Group has been elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors, and Gary Wainwright of Weco Inc. joined the board as associate class representative at the lift safety organization’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Oct. 31, the organization announced. The ALI Board of Directors includes representatives… Continue reading Doug Brown Named ALI Chairman
Larry Chen Wins SEMA Influencer Award
Content creator and automotive photographer Larry Chen was named winner of the first annual SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award, the organization announced. The award was created to honor a content creator or influencer who has built an engaged audience and used his or her platform to positively impact car enthusiasts of all ages. Finalists for the award were selected… Continue reading Larry Chen Wins SEMA Influencer Award
SEMA Names Person, Innovator of the Year Award Winners
During the 2022 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, the organization announced the winners of two of its awards: SEMA Person of the Year: Josh Poulson, Auto Additions, Inc. Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Mike Burns, ValvoMax Poulson, a frequent contributor to THE SHOP magazine and owner of Columbus-based restyling shop Auto Additions, was recognized for… Continue reading SEMA Names Person, Innovator of the Year Award Winners
City-Wide ‘SEMA Week’ to Start in 2023
SEMA has revealed a five-year plan to expand the SEMA Show into an “all-city” experience, the organization announced. Officially called SEMA Week, the expansion will kick off in 2023 with new concepts, activities and events introduced over the five-year roll-out period. SEMA Week will be headlined by the SEMA Show, which will remain a trade-only event… Continue reading City-Wide ‘SEMA Week’ to Start in 2023
AAPEX Announces 2022 New Product, New Packaging Showcase Winners
AAPEX 2022 today announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The AAPEX 2022 New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at this year’s event. Entries were judged electronically by pre-registered buyers who viewed the products in the… Continue reading AAPEX Announces 2022 New Product, New Packaging Showcase Winners
SBN All-Female Build Debuts at SEMA Show
The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) All-Female Build project, a Ford Bronco 4-door Wildtrak made its debut at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the organization announced. With support from the entire community, women volunteers ranging in ages and skill sets wrenched on the vehicle, the organization said, and volunteers outfitted the Bronco with a full slate of… Continue reading SBN All-Female Build Debuts at SEMA Show
SEMA New Product Award Winners Announced
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners at the 2022 SEMA Show. SEMA’s annual New Product Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of products being introduced to the automotive specialty-equipment market at the SEMA Show, the organization said. Products are judged in 18 award categories, and each… Continue reading SEMA New Product Award Winners Announced
Baja Designs, Turn 14 Distribution Win SEMA Manufacturer, Channel Partner of the Year
Baja Designs Inc. was named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and Turn 14 Distribution was named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization announced. Announced at the SEMA Show Kick-Off Breakfast before the SEMA Show floor opened, the awards represent outstanding commitment to the $51… Continue reading Baja Designs, Turn 14 Distribution Win SEMA Manufacturer, Channel Partner of the Year
SEMA Recognizes Top Vehicles for Aftermarket
SEMA announced the best new vehicles for personalization to kick off the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SEMA Awards are presented to exhibiting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) annually to recognize automakers for supporting the aftermarket with vehicle platforms that encourage customization. With a new category this year for electric vehicles, the SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Recognizes Top Vehicles for Aftermarket
SEMA Show Banquet to Feature New Format
The SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet will feature a new format for 2022, the organization announced. Scheduled for Nov. 3, attendees will see the two final SEMA Launch Pad contestants competing for the grand prize on stage, naming of the first-ever SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year, and important industry news from SEMA Chairman James… Continue reading SEMA Show Banquet to Feature New Format
Turn 14 Distribution Plans Multiple SEMA Show Exhibits
Turn 14 Distribution will have an expanded presence at the 2022 SEMA Show with activations spread across two booths, the company announced. The performance parts distributor will be exhibiting at booth #21615, located in Central Hall next to the SEMA Buyer Network Lounge, and at its truck-oriented booth #84160, located outside South Hall in the Silver… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Plans Multiple SEMA Show Exhibits