By Ashley Reyes
Nominations for SEMA's Council & Network Awards are now open at sema.org/cn-awards. These awards will be presented at the 2025 SEMA Show, November 4-7, in Las Vegas, and honor leading companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to their industry segments and communities during the past year.
Among the nine SEMA councils and network communities are passionate industry professionals and businesses that are paving the way for the advancement of their particular market segments. Through their leadership, forward-thinking innovations, and commitment to growth, they bring awareness and stature to the markets they represent while driving progress for future generations.
If you know a council or network member who deserves to be honored and celebrated for their accomplishments, SEMA wants to hear from you! Award nominations are open in the following categories.
- Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO): Business of the Year, Person of the Year.
- Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN): Engineer of the Year.
- Future Leaders Network (FLN): Professional of the Year Award, Vanguard Award.
- Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA): Business of the Year, Hall of Fame, Industry Recognition Award. (Entries for HRIA's Design & Engineering Award and Evolution of Hot Rodding Award will open closer to the SEMA Show).
- Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council: Hall of Fame
- Professional Restylers Organization (PRO): Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award, Manufacturer of the Year, Nat Danas Person of the Year, Restyler of the Year.
- SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN): Member Impact Award, #SheIsSEMA Woman of the Year Award.
- Truck & Off-Road Industry Alliance (TORA): Hall of Fame, Jessi Combs Ambassador Award, Retailer of the Year.
- Wheel, Tire, Suspension & Brake Council (WTSBC): Business of the Year, Hall of Fame, Person of the Year.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, September 1, and nominees must be current members of the council or network in which they are being nominated to qualify. Learn more at sema.org/cn-awards.
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.
