By SEMA News Editors
From award-winning vehicle builds and breakthrough products to industry leadership and rising talent, the 2026 SEMA Show, November 3–6, in Las Vegas, celebrated the people, companies and innovations moving the automotive aftermarket forward.
Across the Show, industry awards recognized outstanding achievement in craftsmanship, engineering, creativity, business leadership and more. From the industry's top builders and content creators to standout manufacturers and emerging leaders, this year's honorees represent the talent and innovation driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.
Explore the complete list of 2026 SEMA Show award winners and revisit the announcements celebrating this year's top industry achievements.
2026 SEMA Show Awards:
- New Product Award Winners Announced at 2026 SEMA Show
- SEMA Person of the Year, Content Creator of the Year and More: Aftermarket's Top Leaders and Innovators Recognized at 2026 SEMA Industry Honors
- SEMA Honors Advanced Clutch Technology and Motor State Distributing With 2026 Industry Awards
- 2026 Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award: Kincer Chassis '77 Ford F-100
- Crush Customs Makes PRO Cup Challenge History at 2026 SEMA Show
2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers High Performance Car Care:
- Pettus Wins 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders, Iacona Crowned Bike Builder Shootout Champ
- The Final Four: 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Top 4 Revealed
- SEMA Battle of the Builders Field Narrowed to Top 12
- SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40, Bike Builder Shootout Top 3
The 2026 SEMA Show may be over, but the connections, ideas and industry momentum continue. The aftermarket will reunite in Las Vegas for the next SEMA Show, November 2–5, 2027. Companies interested in exhibiting can learn more at semashow.com/reserve-booth-2027 and through the 2027 Official Exhibitor Services Portal. For additional Show information, visit semashow.com.
