The SEMA Visionary 8 Award presented at the 2025 SEMA Show will recognize eight rising stars age 35 and under who are on track to change and/or advance the automotive specialty-equipment industry. If you know of a young entrepreneur or professional who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding industry achievements, we would like to hear from you.
The SEMA Visionary 8 Award honors up-and-coming talent making significant achievements in their companies and driving progress for future generations. A “Visionary 8” recipient may have played a key role in improving product development, energizing marketing efforts, upgrading customer interaction, or leveraging new and emerging technologies to expand company reach. They could also be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands, or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. No matter what their role is, each honoree is filled with fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and drive to succeed.
When reviewing applications, SEMA looks for candidates that have active industry involvement and the demonstrated talent, innovation, integrity, success, and leadership that is needed to become a driver of the industry. Visionary 8 recipients will be recognized at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
SEMA is also accepting nominations for other prestigious SEMA Industry Awards at sema.org/awards until Friday, August 15.