By Rachel Tatum
More than 172 companies were recognized by a panel of esteemed international journalists for having a product that would resonate with consumers in their home countries. Nearly 30 judges from 22 countries participated in the 2020 Global Media Awards Program that took place during the 2019 SEMA Show.
The judges carefully reviewed and evaluated the items on display in the New Products Showcase to select the award winners. Winning exhibitors received their awards and spoke with the journalists who selected their products at the International Happy Hour (Wednesday, November 6).
Below, in alphabetical order by country, publication and participating journalist, are the winning exhibitors and products from the 2020 Global Media Awards Program.
To learn more about the Global Media Awards Program, visit www.sema.org/gmawinner.
Argentina Judge: Luis Zschocke Publication: New Tune Up |
American Autowire - Highway 22 Plus Universal Wiring System ATI Performance Products, Inc. - ATI SuperCase/Bell for the T350 FiTech - Ultimate LS 2x4 EFI System Flaming River Industries Inc. - Classic Mustang (65-66) Microsteer Column and Manual Cradle Kit McLeod Racing - Ford Coyote 4.6L/5.0L Aluminum Bellhousing Milwaukee Tool - M12 FUEL Installation Drill/Driver Restomod Air - ESKY RIGHT HAND DRIVE A/C KIT Revology Cars - 1964-70 Mustang Coyote Swap Pedal Assembly Ridetech - Coilover Suspension System 1988-1998 C1500 trucks Roush Performance - 2018-2020 ROUSH Mustang Supercharger Kit - Phase 2 750HP |
Australia Judge: Simon Christie Publication: 4WD TV |
ARB 4x4 Accessories - TRED HD Recovery Boards FACTOR 55 - Rope Retention Pulley Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels - Baja Boss onX Offroad - onX Offroad App ProComp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/Poison Spyder/ G2 Axle - Smittybilt Delta Hook 18,000 lbs. Rhinohide 4x4 Body Armor - JK Wrangler Offroad Armor RSI SmartCap - SmartCap EVO RSI SmartCap - SmartKitchen SCOSCHE - M8RIX Relay Switch System TOPFIRE China - TOPFIRE WRANGLER "FURY" HOOD |
Australia Judge: Ben Davidson Publication: Jeep Action Magazine |
Bestop Premium Accessories Group - Core Doors Bestop Premium Accessories Group - Supertop Ultra Coverking - Topliner by Coverking Dana Incorporated - Jeep Gladiator JT 1350 Driveshafts FACTOR 55 - Extreme Duty Tow Strap FACTOR 55 - Rope Retention Pulley HaulGauge/Garage Smart - Garage Smart Lifter and Storage System TeraFlex - TeraFlex JT: 2.5” Coil Spring Lift Kit Truck Hero - Rugged Ridge Snorkel System JL / JT Yokohama Tire - GEOLANDAR X-AT |
Australia Judge: Matt Raudonikis Publication: 4x4 Australia |
ADVANCE ADAPTERS - Atlas Transfer Case for Jeep JL and JT Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. - Cooper Evolution M/T FACTOR 55 - Rope Retention Pulley ICON Vehicle Dynamics - 2019-UP Ford Ranger 2.5 Series CDCV Coilover MSA 4X4 Accessories - MSA 4X4 Towing Mirrors Pro Eagle - Phoenix Air Jack Road Armor - TRECK - Bedrack System Roadster Shop - Roadster Shop RS4 Bronco Chassis RSI SmartCap - SmartRack RSI SmartCap - SmartRack The Bracketeer - UFEB1317/D Universal Car Fire Extinguisher Bracket |
Brazil Judge: Eduardo Bernasconi Publication: Revista Fullpower |
Aeromotive Inc. - Aeromotive Variable Speed 5.0gpm Brushless Fuel Pump FiTech - Go Fuel In-Tank Pump Module Garrett Advancing Motion - Garrett Turbo G-Series G35-1050 Hypertech - Hypertech Speedometer Calibrator Integrated Engineering - IE Carbon Fiber Intake For Audi RS3 (2017 +) JE Pistons - JE Ultra Series Pistons for VW 2.0T TSI Engines JE Pistons - JE Ultra Series Pistons for Audi/VW TT RS Engines Metra Electronics - Heise Universal 8 Gang Switch Panel System Racingline - RacingLine Carbon Brake Upgrade VAIS Technology - SEER (Smart Entry Exit Recognition) XS Power Batteries - SuperBank Combo Kit |
Canada Judge: Perry Mack Publication: 4WDrive Magazine |
Bubba Rope - NexGen Gator-Jaw Synthetic Shackle Coverking - Topliner by Coverking FACTOR 55 - Rope Retention Pulley Giant Loop - Gas Bag Fuel Safe Bladder KENOH USA - AUTOMOTIVE LED LIGHT-SHIELD - LightShield LED Light Bar Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels - Baja Pro XS RSI SmartCap - SmartCap EVO Rubicon Expedition Products - Hitch Tent SUNTOP - SUNTENT Westin/Superwinch - Winch2Go |
Canada Judge: Darren Greenwood Publication: GarageShots Magazine |
AERO Detail Products - AERO SHIELD FLIGHT LINE Flaming River Industries Inc. - Classic Mustang (65-66) Microsteer Column and Manual Cradle Kit IDIDIT LLC - Side Step Offset Steering Box Milltek Sport - Active Sound Control NotcHead - NotcHead AN Wrench Instert Kit Restomod Air - 4-WAY BYPASS WATER VALVE Retro Manufacturing - New York Radio Sony Car Audio - XAV-AX8000 United Pacific Industries Inc. - Chrome Mirror w/LED Turn Signal for '66-'72 Chevy Passenger Car Wright CNC - WRIGHT CNC LIGHT SERIES PLASMA TABLE |
Canada Judge: Greg MacPherson Publication: Inside Track Motorsports News |
AutoRing.Com - AutoRing DashLogic - RaceBoss HIMA Lighting - SPEEDIR NIGHT VISION SYSTEM Lincoln Electric Co. - POWER MIG 140 MP Multi-Process Welder Liquid Armour Protective Coatings - Liquid Armour Ceramic Coating and After Care Kit MouseBlocker - MouseBlocker Classic 12V Anti-Rodent Device Rust-Oleum Corporation - Rust-Oleum Vinyl Wrap SCOSCHE - MagicGrip Wireless Charging Phone Mount (Window/Dash) Sprint Booster/Johnston Research & Performance Inc. - Sprint Booster V3 Velvet Comfort - Velvet Comfort Vehicle Heater |
Chile Judge: Felipe Joui Publication: UHP Magazine |
GFB Go Fast Bits - SV52 Blow Off Valve Integrated Engineering - IE Downpipe For VW/Audi MQB GTI, R, Golf, Jetta, S3, A3 K&N Engineering Inc. - K&N 63-3109 Enclosed Air Box Intake System King Shocks - 2019+ RAM 1500 Nitrous Express - Stage 2 Boost Cooler Plate System for 2015-Up Subaru WRX RaceChip - RaceChip GTS Black Racingline - RacingLine Carbon Brake Upgrade Sparta Evolution - Sparta Evolution Big Brake Kit Boxes Spyder Auto - '14-'18 SUBARU WRX LED HEADLIGHT Wagner Tuning Inc. - Kia Stinger GT Competition Intercooler Kit |
China Judge: Baokun Lyu Publication: FB Life |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. - Mastercraft Courser AXT2 Hypertech - Hypertech Harness/Seatbelt ICON Vehicle Dynamics - 2020-UP Jeep Gladiator (JT) 2.5" Suspension System RSI SmartCap - SmartCap EVO RSI SmartCap - SmartKitchen SSV Works - Overhead Weatherproof Audio Solution for Polaris RZR 2 and 4 Seat Vehicles Steelcraft - UTV Front and Rear Replacement Bumpers TOPFIRE China - TOPFIRE WRANGLER "FURY" HOOD TOPFIRE China - TOPFIRE WRANGLER "MARAUDER" GRILLE Traxxas - Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer Fox Edition |
Costa Rica Judge: Beatriz Nunez Publication: Puro Motor/Media Group/Automotive Industry and Motorsport |
Antigravity Lithium Batteries - Antigravity Batteries Lithium-Ion Auto Battery AutoMeter - Elite Digital Dual Pressure Safety Gauge with ProControl K&N Engineering Inc. - K&N 20-9036 Throttle Control Module K&N Engineering Inc. - K&N 63-1577 Air Intake System Nitrous Express - Boost Cooler Ring PurePower Performance ECO Filters - Pure Power! 2.0 Lifetime Cleanable Performance Filter RaceChip - RaceChip GTS Black The Bracketeer - UFEB1317/D Universal Car Fire Extinguisher Bracket TKO Clamping Systems - Gate Cuff anti-theft tailgate clamp Turbosmart - Gen-V eWG60 Power-Gate 60 Electronic |
Finland Judge: Tomi Eronen Publication: Amerikan Rauta |
AutoMeter - InVision Digital Dash CFR Performance - Vintage Finned Tall LS Valve Covers, Black Satin COMP Performance Group - COMP Cams FSL Series Camshaft Expansion for GM LS Engines FiTech - Ultimate LS Tri-Power EFI System Lokar Inc. - LS Classic Engine Package NFS Sport International - FREE WHEELING Specialty Auto Parts/Proform - MOPAR Small Block Valve Covers with Black Crinkle Finish Speedway Motors - Deluxe LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator Unisteer Performance - '69 Camaro Electra-Steer Direct Fit Column kit United Pacific Industries Inc. - LED Sequential Taillight for 1955 Chevy Passenger Car Wheel Vintiques - Wheel Vintiques Aluminum Series "Grand Sport" Wheel |
France Judge: Jerome Andre Publication: Generation 4x4 Magazine |
Bestop Premium Accessories Group - Supertop Ultra Falcon Shocks - Falcon JL: Falcon SP2 3.5 e-Adjust Piggyback Shocks w/ aDAPT ICON Vehicle Dynamics - ICON Alloys 18x9 'Rebound' Wheel Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels - Baja Pro X Mooneyes - Moon disc for tesla Model 3 Nexen Tire America - Roadian MTX SeaSucker - SeaSucker Offroad Rescue board mount Traxxas - Traxxas TRX-4 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Traxxas - Traxxas TRX-6 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 WELD/MOMO/ADV.1/CCW/FORGESTAR/HIPER - WELD Off-Road Cinch Beadlock Yokohama Tire - GEOLANDAR X-AT |
Honduras Judge: Juan Carlos Cuellar Publication: Sobre Ruedas |
AAMP Globa - Ford Third Brake Light Camera with Cargo and Side Blind Spot Views AAMP Global - Jeep Wrangler Full View Rearview Mirror Monitor and Camera Kit All-Fit Automotive - All-Fit Rim Trim Cedar Electronics – Cobra/ESCORT - Cobra Road Scout RAM Mounts - RAM Quick-Grip XL Phone Holder RimPro-Tec/Wheel Bands - Wheel Bands by RimPro-Tec SCOSCHE - NEXS2 HD Smart Dash Camera - Powered by Nexar Shenzhen Carku Technology Co. Ltd. - 12V24V Compatible Super Safe Batteryless Jump Starter Sojoy Auto USA Ltd. - WEDGEE Stoner Car Care - Invisible Glass; Glass Stripper |
Mexico Judge: Daniel Garcia Solis Publication: Trocas/V8 Muscle Cars |
Dobinsons Spring & Suspension USA LLC - Dobinsons Zenith Air Compressor Griot's Garage Inc - Foaming Metal Detailer GU Auto Tech Inc. - SNAKE EYE THERMAL FAR IR NIGHT VISION Harbor Freight Tools - BRAUN 3-In-1 Quick Connect Light Kit Heatshield Products Inc. - Heatshield Armor Pipe Kit Hoffman Services Inc. - The Original Hoffman MiniLift Stoner Car Care - Invisible Glass Clean & Repel Washer Fluid Additive Switch-Pros by Off Road Engineering - RCR-Force 12 (patent pending) The Bracketeer - UFEB1317/D Universal Car Fire Extinguisher Bracket Tire Stickers - Cerebrum Smart Tire Sensor |
New Zealand Judge: Andy Bighetti Publication: Musclecars Universe |
Antigravity Lithium Batteries - Antigravity Batteries Lithium-Ion Auto Battery DeatschWerks - 5.5L Triple DW400 Staged Surge Tank Ford Motor Company - '18-'19 F-150 5.0L SUPERCHARGER KIT Garrett Advancing Motion - Garrett Turbo G-Series G35-1050 Lokar Inc. - LS Classic Engine Package R3 Performance Products - '65-1970 Mustang Body Shell R3 Performance Products - '67-1969 Camaro Body Shell RPC - LS Swap Oil Pan Turbosmart - Gen-V eWG60 Power-Gate 60 Electronic |
New Zealand Judge: Alastair Ritchie Publication: NZ Hot Rod Magazine |
Aeromotive Inc. - Aeromotive Variable Speed 5.0gpm Brushless Fuel Pump AutoMeter - InVision Digital Dash CURT Group: Curt, Aries, Luverne, UWS - BetterWeigh Mobile Towing Scale w/ TowSense Technology Dakota Digital - DCC-4000 HDX/RTX Climate Controls FACTOR 55 - Rope Retention Pulley Lokar Inc. - LS Classic Engine Package RSI SmartCap - SmartCap EVO Turbosmart - Gen-V IWG BorgWarner EFR Twin Port Sensor Cap Turbosmart - Gen-V eWG60 Power-Gate 60 Electronic Wheel Vintiques - Wheel Vintiques Aluminum Series "Grand Sport" Wheel |
Norway Judge: Chet Kjetil Sveistrup Publication: AMCAR Magazine |
Distinctive Industries - Early Bronco Assembled Rear Jump Seat with Storage Compartment Griot's Garage Inc. - Foaming Metal Detailer Hotchkis Sport Suspension - GM A-Body Front Suspension Kit Pareto Point Industries - FilterBooster Speedmaster - Speedmaster Small Block Ford Downdraft EFI Manifold - Black Stoner Car Care - Invisible Glass Clean & Repel Washer Fluid Additive Tire Stickers - Cerebrum Smart Tire Sensor TRAC Tire Rotation Assistance Cart - TRAC Tire Rotation Assistance Cart TSI Products Inc. - Stratos Climate 5" Multi-Fit Under Dash Heater Kit Turbosmart - Gen-V eWG60 Power-Gate 60 Electronic |
Peru Judge: Kike Perez Publication: Auto TV Peru |
Pilot/RBP/Voodoo - Lunna 3-in-1 Seat Poncho RSI SmartCap - SmartKitchen SeaSucker - SeaSucker Offroad Rescue board mount Society of Collision Repair Specialists - SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning Switch-Pros by Off Road Engineering - RCR-Force™ 12 (patent pending) The A.T. Hotbox - A.T Hotbox Tire Stickers - Cerebrum Smart Tire Sensor True Spike Lug Nuts - TRUE SPIKE FAT BULLET ANTENNA VAIS Technology - SEER (Smart Entry Exit Recognition) |
South Africa Judge: Neeresh Harrichand Publication: Speed And Sound |
AutoMeter - InVision Digital Dash Custom Wheel Solutions - Custom Steering Wheel MechMan Alternators - 500 Amp Alternator for GM trucks and SUV's Mirka USA - Mirka AROS Cordless Denibber SeatbeltPlanet.com - Ninja Harness SOUNDIGITAL/GROUND ZERO - SounDigital 800.4 EVOX SP Tools USA - Flex-Head Torque Angle Pro The Detail Guardz Premium Car Care Products - Dirt Lock Pad Washer System Attachment Waxedshine - SQL Soundwave Speaker Strip Surround XS Power Batteries - SuperBank Combo Kit |
South Africa Judge: Victor Pardal Publication: Ignition TV |
aFe POWER - '19 BMW M5 Carbon Fiber Intake AutoMeter - InVision Digital Dash DeatschWerks - 5.5L Triple DW400 Staged Surge Tank DeatschWerks - DW400 Fuel Pump ICON Vehicle Dynamics - '19-UP Ford Ranger 2.5 Series CDCV Coilover Integrated Engineering - IE Carbon Fiber Intake For Audi RS3 (2017 +) MAHLE Motorsports - Toyota Supra Drop In / BMW B58 3.0L Nitrous Express - Stage 2 Boost Cooler Plate System for N54/N55 BMW Engines Turbonetics/Precision Turbo & Engine - Entry Level Sportsman PT7675 Turbocharger Yokohama Tire - ADVAN A052 |
South Korea Judge: Young Jun Yu Publication: Car and Tech |
3M - 3M Accuspray & PPS Retail Kits Antigravity Lithium Batteries - Antigravity Batteries Lithium-Ion Auto Battery Harbor Freight Tools - BRAUN 390 Lumen Magnetic Slim Bar Folding LED Work Light Hunter Engineering Company - Any-Wear Quick Tread inurZONE - NEATO Midwest Innovative Products - Maxx Mobil 1 - Mobil EV NotcHead - NotcHead AN Wrench Instert Kit Scangrip - MULTIMATCH 3 Super Mini Booster.com - SUPER MINI BOOSTER G7 |
Sweden Judge: Christofer Willhans Publication: Bilsport Classic Magazine |
All-Fit Automotive - All-Fit Rim Trim CFR Performance - Black Pearl - Black Chrome Edition Dress Up Kit CFR Performance - Vintage Finned Tall LS Valve Covers, Black Satin Cragar Wheel & Black Rock Wheel - Series 08/61 S/S and Series 61C S/S HIWOWSPORT - 3D weave exhaust wrap KNS / Grand General Accessories - '47-'54 Chevrolet Truck Grille & Bumper Guard Lokar Inc. - LS Classic Engine Package Northern Radiator - Interchangeable Threaded Inlet Radiator Rightline Gear - Anti-Theft Trailer Coupler Ball and Lock Steele Rubber Products - '61-'63 Lincoln Continental - Convertible Roof Rail Kit |
United Arab Emirates Judge: Nabil Moustafa Publication: Strive Middle East |
3D Billet Products - HUB LIGHTS Antigravity Lithium Batteries - Antigravity Batteries Lithium-Ion Auto Battery Retro Manufacturing - Daytona Radio SeatbeltPlanet.com - Custom Printed Seat Belt Webbing sPOD - SourceLT Tire Stickers - Cerebrum Smart Tire Sensor TRAC Tire Rotation Assistance Cart - TRAC Tire Rotation Assistance Cart United Pacific Industries, Inc. - Chrome Exterior Mirror w/LED Signal for '66-'72 Chevy Passenger Car VAIS Technology - SEER (Smart Entry Exit Recognition) Victor Racing - Victor Racing SPT1 Intelligent Active Aero Wing |
United Arab Emirates Judge: Zlatko Mulabegovic Publication: Top Performance |
FiTech - Ultimate LS 2x4 EFI System HKS USA Inc. - Hipermax Touring Height Adjustable Spring MSS Automotive UK - MSS Sport Springs Adjuster W/ Rear Unique Middle Located Coupler Product RENNSTAND BY WUHAN ROBOT WELD - RENNSTAND Restomod Air - BANTAM A/C KIT WITH REMOTE CONTROL RockJock 4x4 by John Currie Performance Group - Forged Antirock Sway Bar Arms Specialty Auto Parts/Proform - Universal Slim-Fit Radiator System w/ 23" Hybrid Core sPOD - BantamX The Bracketeer - UFEB1317/D Universal Car Fire Extinguisher Bracket Wavian USA - Wavian USA Red Jerry Can 20liter |
United Kingdom Judge: Mike Rysiecki Publication: Auto Italia Magazine |
Chevrolet - '20 Corvette High Wing Spoiler Chevrolet - '20 Corvette Visible Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Ford Motor Company - 5.0L COYOTE BLACK "CAMMER" STYLE COIL COVERS Ford Motor Company - 5.0L/5.2L GT500 ALUMINUM OIL PAN AND PUMP KIT Ford Motor Company - Ranger Bed Extender Green Filter USA - Green Filter Ford Ranger Diesel 2017-2019 #7365 R3 Performance Products - '65-'70 Mustang Body Shell Roush Performance - '18-'20 ROUSH Mustang Supercharger Kit - Phase 2 750HP The Bracketeer - UFEB1317/D Universal Car Fire Extinguisher Bracket The Original California Car Duster Company - The Original California Platinum Series Super Duster |
United Kingdom Judge: Tony Tobias Publication: Autosport Engineering |
ARP Inc. - ARP Ford 5.2L Voodoo Head Stud Kit Banks Power - iDash DataMonster Eibach - '19 Toyota Supra PRO-PLUS System Essex/AP Racing - AP Racing Radi-CAL CP9562 Road Brake System Goodridge USA - Goodridge Off-Road Brake Line Kits JE Pistons - MGP Pro 2500 Series Connecting Rods for Small-Block Ford SPA Technique Inc. - SPA FireSense 1.25Ltr. FIA Fire System The Bracketeer - UFEB1317/D Universal Car Fire Extinguisher Bracket Zeitronix - KT-4, Four channel K-Type Temperature Meter with CAN Bus Zeitronix - ZR-5 Waterproof Air/Fuel Gauge w/ Zt-3 CAN Bus Extra Wide Lambda, Air/Fuel Meter |
Venezuela Judge: Henry Pierini Publication: AutoZulia International |
Aeromotive Inc. - Aeromotive Variable Speed 5.0gpm Brushless Fuel Pump Antigravity Lithium Batteries - Antigravity Batteries Lithium-Ion Auto Battery Cedar Electronics – Cobra/ESCORT - Cobra Road Scout Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. - Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax Griot's Garage Inc. - Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax Holley Performance - Amp'd Throttle Booster Toyota Keep It Klean - Revolution Redline Detection - Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator Switch-Pros by Off Road Engineering - RCR-Force 12 (patent pending) Tire Stickers - Cerebrum Smart Tire Sensor |