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Chevrolet Announces 2017 SEMA Design Awards Program

By SEMA Editors

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Registration to participate in the 2017 Chevy SEMA Design Awards program is now open.

Chevrolet has announced the return of the Chevy SEMA Design Awards program for 2017.

Registration:

  • Register your vehicle before September 15, 2017, for the opportunity to be included in Chevrolet pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
  • All registrations must be received before October 13, 2017, to be considered for an award.
  • One wildcard entry will be permitted for registration at the SEMA Show.
  • Please contact Rich Downing with any questions.

Registration Requirements:

  • Provide vehicle description, SEMA display location, and pre- and post-SEMA Show promotional plans.
  • Provide rendering and in-process build photos for use on Chevrolet social media.
  • Provide final photos (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior) prior to the SEMA Show.
  • Be willing to support mutually agreed Chevrolet marketing activities after the SEMA Show.

Build Requirements:

  • Preservation of the Chevrolet bowtie emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle.
  • Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is allowed).
  • Use of current body-style Chevrolet vehicles, performance parts, accessories and crate engines is highly encouraged.
  • Vehicles with current body styles (i.e., sixth-gen Camaro, seventh-gen Corvette) will be included in the Late-Model award category, in addition to all other categories.

Themes of Interest:

Award Categories:

  • Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
  • Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
  • Chevy SEMA Late Model of the Year.
  • Best use of Chevy Performance Crate Engine.
  • Best use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
  • #ChevySEMA People’s Choice.

Award Benefits:

  • Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception hosted by Chevrolet.
  • Announcement and coverage of award recipients through Chevrolet media channels.
  • Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of GM design.

Note: Winners must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to, publication of winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving above award benefits. Award benefits subject to change by Chevrolet without notice at Chevrolet’s discretion.