By SEMA News Editors
Know a student or working tech who deserves recognition? The TechForce Foundation and the SEMA Show, official host of the 2025 Techs Rock Awards, are joining forces to spotlight the technicians who are powering our world forward. These awards celebrate the skill, passion and impact of students and professionals in technical careers.
Nominations for the 2025 Techs Rock Awards are open online here. Two grand prize winners will receive a trip to Las Vegas, gain exclusive access to the 2025 SEMA Show floor, and be celebrated as the winner of the renowned Techs Rock Award.
Categories include automotive, diesel, collision, welding, restoration, HVAC and more. Anyone can submit a nomination.
Nominations close on Monday, August 11 at TechForce.org/TechsRock.
Online registration for qualified professional attendees is $75 per person through Friday, September 26. Starting September 27, registration online or on-site will be $100. A SEMA Show badge includes access to both the SEMA Show and AAPEX. Deadlines and fees for other registration categories can be found at semashow.com/register.
Hotel reservations, including for several new properties in Las Vegas, are available at the guaranteed lowest rates exclusively for Show attendees through SEMA's official hotel provider, onPeak.
For more information about the 2025 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com. Sign up for updates on SEMA Fest at semafest.com.



