By SEMA Editors
 Chevrolet has extended the submissions deadline for its SEMA Design Awards Program. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions and submissions. |
The deadline for initial submissions for this year’s Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards Program has been extended. Please see submission process, requirements, vehicles/themes of interest, award categories and award benefits below:
Submission Process:
- Contact Rich Downing with initial submissions prior to September 15 to be considered for inclusion in pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
- Submit final or as close to final photographs (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior), theme/content description and intended vehicle display location to Rich Downing by October 14, 2016, to be considered for an award.
Requirements:
- Preservation of the production Chevrolet emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle (gold or black bowtie for current vehicles).
- Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is acceptable).
- Willing to support Chevrolet marketing activities.
- Your plan for additional promotion and events for the vehicle beyond the 2016 SEMA Show.
- Use of current model-year Chevrolet vehicles, Chevrolet Performance Parts, accessories and crate engines is recommended, but not required.
Vehicles/Themes of Interest to Chevrolet:
- ’16 Camaro, Colorado (gas and diesel), Silverado (LD and HD), Tahoe, Suburban, Cruze and Trax.
- Innovative Chevy crate engine usage or integration.
- Innovative use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
- Innovative new technology integration.
Award Categories: (six total)
- Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
- Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
- Chevy SEMA People’s Choice.
- Chevy SEMA Classic of the Year.
- Best use of Chevy Performance crate engine.
- Best use of Chevy Performance parts and accessories.
Award Benefits:
- Announcement of awards program details at Chevrolet media reveal.
- Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception.
- Announcement and coverage of award recipients on Chevrolet.com, TheBLOCK.com and other social media channels.
- Exclusive video of award recipients with GM Design team members during the SEMA Show.
- Detailed feature article on TheBLOCK.com during the month of November.
- Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of builders and GM design.
Note: The winner must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to publication of the winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving the above award and benefits.