Jerry Roman (center) of Jerry Roman Enterprises received the prestigious Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Eldon Bracken (left) and Jeff Fink during the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) 2011 Novemberfest Industry Reception.

The SEMA Council and Committee Awards were created so that SEMA’s membership and those closest to each specific industry segment could recognize one of their own. Over the years, these awards have gained notoriety and prestige for the simple, yet meaningful, fact that the process of nominating and voting is done by industry peers.  

This Friday, August 17, is your last chance to be a part of the Council’s 2012 Industry Recognition nominating process. If you know of someone who has contributed to your success in the industry or been a mentor or a trendsetter, or a company that has revolutionized a process or product or simply influenced others by doing it the right way, then take a moment and make a nomination. 

Please contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org with any questions.

Awards Criteria and Nominations forms can be found below:

• ARMO Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• HRIA Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• TORA Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• MRC Rep Technology Roundtable – SEMA Show
• PRO Novemberfest Reception – SEMA Show
• SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN – SEMA Show
• SPC Reception – SEMA Show
• WTC Reception – SEMA Show
• YEN Reception – SEMA Show

	Jerry Roman (center) of Jerry Roman Enterprises received the prestigious Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Eldon Bracken (left) and Jeff Fink during the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) 2011 Novemberfest Industry Reception.

The SEMA Council and Committee Awards were created so that SEMA’s membership and those closest to each specific industry segment could recognize one of their own. Over the years, these awards have gained notoriety and prestige for the simple, yet meaningful, fact that the process of nominating and voting is done by industry peers.  

This Friday, August 17, is your last chance to be a part of the Council’s 2012 Industry Recognition nominating process. If you know of someone who has contributed to your success in the industry or been a mentor or a trendsetter, or a company that has revolutionized a process or product or simply influenced others by doing it the right way, then take a moment and make a nomination. 

Please contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org with any questions.

Awards Criteria and Nominations forms can be found below:

• ARMO Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• HRIA Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• TORA Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• MRC Rep Technology Roundtable – SEMA Show
• PRO Novemberfest Reception – SEMA Show
• SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN – SEMA Show
• SPC Reception – SEMA Show
• WTC Reception – SEMA Show
• YEN Reception – SEMA Show

	Jerry Roman (center) of Jerry Roman Enterprises received the prestigious Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Eldon Bracken (left) and Jeff Fink during the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) 2011 Novemberfest Industry Reception.

The SEMA Council and Committee Awards were created so that SEMA’s membership and those closest to each specific industry segment could recognize one of their own. Over the years, these awards have gained notoriety and prestige for the simple, yet meaningful, fact that the process of nominating and voting is done by industry peers.  

This Friday, August 17, is your last chance to be a part of the Council’s 2012 Industry Recognition nominating process. If you know of someone who has contributed to your success in the industry or been a mentor or a trendsetter, or a company that has revolutionized a process or product or simply influenced others by doing it the right way, then take a moment and make a nomination. 

Please contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org with any questions.

Awards Criteria and Nominations forms can be found below:

• ARMO Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• HRIA Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• TORA Industry Awards Reception – SEMA Show
• MRC Rep Technology Roundtable – SEMA Show
• PRO Novemberfest Reception – SEMA Show
• SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN – SEMA Show
• SPC Reception – SEMA Show
• WTC Reception – SEMA Show
• YEN Reception – SEMA Show

Jon Wyly, SEMA Data Co-op CEO.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team is offering a free overview and consultation for Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) attendees during the Performance Warehouse Industry Conference at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, September 10–12, in Suite # S344. Both manufacturers and resellers are welcome to schedule an appointment and learn more about how the SEMA Data Co-op can help grow your business and streamline your operations through better product data management.

The SDC is an industry-owned cooperative managed by SEMA and dedicated to expanding the quality and availability of product data in the specialty-parts aftermarket. The SDC offers an unrivaled combination of services, education and training designed to let you take complete control of your product data and distribution to key receivers across your entire market space.

Declare your “data independence” today!

For more information, visit www.semadatacoop.org or call 888-958-6698 to get connected with our data services team.

Jon Wyly, SEMA Data Co-op CEO.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team is offering a free overview and consultation for Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) attendees during the Performance Warehouse Industry Conference at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, September 10–12, in Suite # S344. Both manufacturers and resellers are welcome to schedule an appointment and learn more about how the SEMA Data Co-op can help grow your business and streamline your operations through better product data management.

The SDC is an industry-owned cooperative managed by SEMA and dedicated to expanding the quality and availability of product data in the specialty-parts aftermarket. The SDC offers an unrivaled combination of services, education and training designed to let you take complete control of your product data and distribution to key receivers across your entire market space.

Declare your “data independence” today!

For more information, visit www.semadatacoop.org or call 888-958-6698 to get connected with our data services team.

	The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a ’13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., will be unveiled at this year’s SEMA Show. Pictured here are two Magnaflow employees installing a Magnaflow exhaust.

The all-female vehicle customization project known as the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a ’13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., is on target for the unveiling of winning design “High Gear” at this year’s SEMA Show, Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The vehicle, which was painted at L&G Enterprises and customized at Source Interlink Media’s headquarters in El Segundo, California, will be auctioned on eBay immediately following the reveal with proceeds slated for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Foundation—an organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket leaders and innovators.

Thirty aftermarket manufacturers, retailers and suppliers provided more than 50 high-performance components for this historic all-female SEMA Mustang Build. Custom installations and vehicle modifications include an E-Force Supercharger System from Edelbrock; front and rear brakes from Wilwood; a complete coilover suspension from H&R; sway bars from Whiteline USA; an exhaust system from MagnaFlow; a stereo system from Kicker; P Zero tires from Pirelli and Forgeline GA1R wheels with a custom finish. In addition to the customization of a Ford Mustang GT by an all-female build team, many of the products donated to the build came from women-owned companies.

“It was amazing to experience the huge amount of support offered by the SEMA-member companies,” stated Susan Carpenter, SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) product coordinator. “The response was overwhelmingly positive in support of the scholarship fund and to raise awareness of women in the automotive aftermarket. Many of the companies not only provided product at no charge, but also sent female representatives to install their product onsite.”

“From the beginning, we felt that the build would have a lot of great energy,” commented Lindy Jewell of H&R Special Springs. “I knew our suspension would be a perfect addition to this amazing project. We encourage and support these unique ideas to broaden aftermarket awareness.”

The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, scheduled for completion in late August, involves five primary teams and team leaders, including the Powertrain Team (JoAnn Bortles), Paint and Body Team (Theresa Contreras), Undercarriage Team (Mollie Lewis), Interior and Stereo System Team (Kristin Cline), and the Quality Assurance Team (Jennifer LaFever).

“Being a part of this project has been thrilling,” stated Coelette Chenier, marketing coordinator, MagnaFlow. “With the help of my team member, Laurie Paolone, I learned how to successfully install an exhaust system as well as several other products. Now, I feel like I can do anything, and someday I’m going to customize a vehicle of my own.”

For a complete list of the supporting SEMA-member companies as well as a list of SBN team members and their bios, visit www.sema.org/SEMAMustangBuild. Follow the build progress online at www.youtube.com/MotorTrend and www.HOTROD.com.

To learn more about the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, contact Bryan Harrison, SEMA's senior manager of councils and the build's project manager, at bryanh@sema.org.

	The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a ’13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., will be unveiled at this year’s SEMA Show. Pictured here are two Magnaflow employees installing a Magnaflow exhaust.

The all-female vehicle customization project known as the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a ’13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., is on target for the unveiling of winning design “High Gear” at this year’s SEMA Show, Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The vehicle, which was painted at L&G Enterprises and customized at Source Interlink Media’s headquarters in El Segundo, California, will be auctioned on eBay immediately following the reveal with proceeds slated for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Foundation—an organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket leaders and innovators.

Thirty aftermarket manufacturers, retailers and suppliers provided more than 50 high-performance components for this historic all-female SEMA Mustang Build. Custom installations and vehicle modifications include an E-Force Supercharger System from Edelbrock; front and rear brakes from Wilwood; a complete coilover suspension from H&R; sway bars from Whiteline USA; an exhaust system from MagnaFlow; a stereo system from Kicker; P Zero tires from Pirelli and Forgeline GA1R wheels with a custom finish. In addition to the customization of a Ford Mustang GT by an all-female build team, many of the products donated to the build came from women-owned companies.

“It was amazing to experience the huge amount of support offered by the SEMA-member companies,” stated Susan Carpenter, SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) product coordinator. “The response was overwhelmingly positive in support of the scholarship fund and to raise awareness of women in the automotive aftermarket. Many of the companies not only provided product at no charge, but also sent female representatives to install their product onsite.”

“From the beginning, we felt that the build would have a lot of great energy,” commented Lindy Jewell of H&R Special Springs. “I knew our suspension would be a perfect addition to this amazing project. We encourage and support these unique ideas to broaden aftermarket awareness.”

The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, scheduled for completion in late August, involves five primary teams and team leaders, including the Powertrain Team (JoAnn Bortles), Paint and Body Team (Theresa Contreras), Undercarriage Team (Mollie Lewis), Interior and Stereo System Team (Kristin Cline), and the Quality Assurance Team (Jennifer LaFever).

“Being a part of this project has been thrilling,” stated Coelette Chenier, marketing coordinator, MagnaFlow. “With the help of my team member, Laurie Paolone, I learned how to successfully install an exhaust system as well as several other products. Now, I feel like I can do anything, and someday I’m going to customize a vehicle of my own.”

For a complete list of the supporting SEMA-member companies as well as a list of SBN team members and their bios, visit www.sema.org/SEMAMustangBuild. Follow the build progress online at www.youtube.com/MotorTrend and www.HOTROD.com.

To learn more about the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, contact Bryan Harrison, SEMA's senior manager of councils and the build's project manager, at bryanh@sema.org.

	The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a ’13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., will be unveiled at this year’s SEMA Show. Pictured here are two Magnaflow employees installing a Magnaflow exhaust.

The all-female vehicle customization project known as the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a ’13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., is on target for the unveiling of winning design “High Gear” at this year’s SEMA Show, Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The vehicle, which was painted at L&G Enterprises and customized at Source Interlink Media’s headquarters in El Segundo, California, will be auctioned on eBay immediately following the reveal with proceeds slated for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Foundation—an organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket leaders and innovators.

Thirty aftermarket manufacturers, retailers and suppliers provided more than 50 high-performance components for this historic all-female SEMA Mustang Build. Custom installations and vehicle modifications include an E-Force Supercharger System from Edelbrock; front and rear brakes from Wilwood; a complete coilover suspension from H&R; sway bars from Whiteline USA; an exhaust system from MagnaFlow; a stereo system from Kicker; P Zero tires from Pirelli and Forgeline GA1R wheels with a custom finish. In addition to the customization of a Ford Mustang GT by an all-female build team, many of the products donated to the build came from women-owned companies.

“It was amazing to experience the huge amount of support offered by the SEMA-member companies,” stated Susan Carpenter, SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) product coordinator. “The response was overwhelmingly positive in support of the scholarship fund and to raise awareness of women in the automotive aftermarket. Many of the companies not only provided product at no charge, but also sent female representatives to install their product onsite.”

“From the beginning, we felt that the build would have a lot of great energy,” commented Lindy Jewell of H&R Special Springs. “I knew our suspension would be a perfect addition to this amazing project. We encourage and support these unique ideas to broaden aftermarket awareness.”

The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, scheduled for completion in late August, involves five primary teams and team leaders, including the Powertrain Team (JoAnn Bortles), Paint and Body Team (Theresa Contreras), Undercarriage Team (Mollie Lewis), Interior and Stereo System Team (Kristin Cline), and the Quality Assurance Team (Jennifer LaFever).

“Being a part of this project has been thrilling,” stated Coelette Chenier, marketing coordinator, MagnaFlow. “With the help of my team member, Laurie Paolone, I learned how to successfully install an exhaust system as well as several other products. Now, I feel like I can do anything, and someday I’m going to customize a vehicle of my own.”

For a complete list of the supporting SEMA-member companies as well as a list of SBN team members and their bios, visit www.sema.org/SEMAMustangBuild. Follow the build progress online at www.youtube.com/MotorTrend and www.HOTROD.com.

To learn more about the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, contact Bryan Harrison, SEMA's senior manager of councils and the build's project manager, at bryanh@sema.org.

	Registered individuals of the Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour will be able to visit with nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies and see the new products and trends as they walk the 1-million-sq.-ft. Las Vegas Convention Center.

For the fifth consecutive year, the SEMA Show will include an exclusive program designed specifically for franchise and independent automotive dealers. Taking place during the SEMA Show from Tuesday, October 30–Friday, November 2, 2012, the program focuses on critical areas of accessory integration and how they impact operations in all key dealership departments.

“We want to help dealers be successful at selling accessories, and we want more dealers to get involved,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Although the automotive accessories industry represents a $30 billion market, many dealers are hesitant to jump on board.”

Entitled “Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour,” the program includes intimate roundtable discussions on Wednesday, October 31. Topics include accounting, fixed operations, finance and insurance, new and used sales, and accessory sales. Dealers who have successfully incorporated an accessory program into their businesses will share their personal experiences, while experts will outline how there are many easy-to-install products that can have a big impact on the bottom line.

At the conclusion of the discussions, participants will be invited to attend and given preferred seating at the Vehicle Connectivity Keynote Lunch. After lunch, they will be taken on an insider’s tour of the SEMA Show, highlighting key products and services that will help dealers increase sales and add profit to their bottom line. Registered individuals will also be able to visit with nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies and see the new products and trends as they walk the 1-million-sq.-ft. Las Vegas Convention Center throughout the Show, Tuesday, October 30–Friday, November 2.

“Dealers will be able to see thousands of customized vehicles up close and in person,” said MacGillivray. “They will also be able to see the newest products and trends about to hit the market. They’ll have a better understanding as to what their customers are looking for.”

To participate in the dealer conference, individuals must register for both the SEMA Show and the Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour. The dual registration provides access to the SEMA Show floor throughout the four-day event, as well as to the exclusive dealer activities on Wednesday, October 31. To learn more about the program and the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

	Registered individuals of the Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour will be able to visit with nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies and see the new products and trends as they walk the 1-million-sq.-ft. Las Vegas Convention Center.

For the fifth consecutive year, the SEMA Show will include an exclusive program designed specifically for franchise and independent automotive dealers. Taking place during the SEMA Show from Tuesday, October 30–Friday, November 2, 2012, the program focuses on critical areas of accessory integration and how they impact operations in all key dealership departments.

“We want to help dealers be successful at selling accessories, and we want more dealers to get involved,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Although the automotive accessories industry represents a $30 billion market, many dealers are hesitant to jump on board.”

Entitled “Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour,” the program includes intimate roundtable discussions on Wednesday, October 31. Topics include accounting, fixed operations, finance and insurance, new and used sales, and accessory sales. Dealers who have successfully incorporated an accessory program into their businesses will share their personal experiences, while experts will outline how there are many easy-to-install products that can have a big impact on the bottom line.

At the conclusion of the discussions, participants will be invited to attend and given preferred seating at the Vehicle Connectivity Keynote Lunch. After lunch, they will be taken on an insider’s tour of the SEMA Show, highlighting key products and services that will help dealers increase sales and add profit to their bottom line. Registered individuals will also be able to visit with nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies and see the new products and trends as they walk the 1-million-sq.-ft. Las Vegas Convention Center throughout the Show, Tuesday, October 30–Friday, November 2.

“Dealers will be able to see thousands of customized vehicles up close and in person,” said MacGillivray. “They will also be able to see the newest products and trends about to hit the market. They’ll have a better understanding as to what their customers are looking for.”

To participate in the dealer conference, individuals must register for both the SEMA Show and the Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour. The dual registration provides access to the SEMA Show floor throughout the four-day event, as well as to the exclusive dealer activities on Wednesday, October 31. To learn more about the program and the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.