Blake Fuller of Braille Battery won SEMA’s 2014 GEN-III Innovator Award.

By Lindsay Bianco

Who is the biggest name in the industry under 40? We’re looking to celebrate a young innovator who is changing the industry and deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication. Who will be the "next big thing?" Maybe it’s you! Self-nominations are accepted. Just use the Gen-III Innovator of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a young innovator in mind and need a little help, contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org and she’ll walk you through it.

SEMA is also seeking nominations to recognize young innovators who exhibit the same pioneering spirit as the original industry founders, and whose work is changing the way the automotive aftermarket does business. He or she may have been the first to act on a new trend, invented an original product or devised and implemented ideas that better suit the current marketplace. Qualifying nominees must be younger than 40 as of December 31, 2015. For more details about the criteria and to nominate, visit www.sema.org/innovator.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

	Blake Fuller of Braille Battery won SEMA’s 2014 GEN-III Innovator Award.

By Lindsay Bianco

Who is the biggest name in the industry under 40? We’re looking to celebrate a young innovator who is changing the industry and deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication. Who will be the "next big thing?" Maybe it’s you! Self-nominations are accepted. Just use the Gen-III Innovator of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a young innovator in mind and need a little help, contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org and she’ll walk you through it.

SEMA is also seeking nominations to recognize young innovators who exhibit the same pioneering spirit as the original industry founders, and whose work is changing the way the automotive aftermarket does business. He or she may have been the first to act on a new trend, invented an original product or devised and implemented ideas that better suit the current marketplace. Qualifying nominees must be younger than 40 as of December 31, 2015. For more details about the criteria and to nominate, visit www.sema.org/innovator.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

	Blake Fuller of Braille Battery won SEMA’s 2014 GEN-III Innovator Award.

By Lindsay Bianco

Who is the biggest name in the industry under 40? We’re looking to celebrate a young innovator who is changing the industry and deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication. Who will be the "next big thing?" Maybe it’s you! Self-nominations are accepted. Just use the Gen-III Innovator of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a young innovator in mind and need a little help, contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org and she’ll walk you through it.

SEMA is also seeking nominations to recognize young innovators who exhibit the same pioneering spirit as the original industry founders, and whose work is changing the way the automotive aftermarket does business. He or she may have been the first to act on a new trend, invented an original product or devised and implemented ideas that better suit the current marketplace. Qualifying nominees must be younger than 40 as of December 31, 2015. For more details about the criteria and to nominate, visit www.sema.org/innovator.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

	Motor State Distributing won the award for SEMA’s 2014 WD of the Year.

By Lindsay Bianco

Which warehouse distributor is head and shoulders above the rest? Honor the WD you feel sets a standard of excellence by nominating the company for SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year. It’s easy, just use the WD of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a warehouse distributor in mind and need a little help, just contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org, and she’ll walk you through it.

The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

	Motor State Distributing won the award for SEMA’s 2014 WD of the Year.

By Lindsay Bianco

Which warehouse distributor is head and shoulders above the rest? Honor the WD you feel sets a standard of excellence by nominating the company for SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year. It’s easy, just use the WD of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a warehouse distributor in mind and need a little help, just contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org, and she’ll walk you through it.

The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

	Motor State Distributing won the award for SEMA’s 2014 WD of the Year.

By Lindsay Bianco

Which warehouse distributor is head and shoulders above the rest? Honor the WD you feel sets a standard of excellence by nominating the company for SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year. It’s easy, just use the WD of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a warehouse distributor in mind and need a little help, just contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org, and she’ll walk you through it.

The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

Editors and reporters can easliy access the Online Media Center to obtain Show-related news prior to the SEMA Show.

• Tire Penz, Booth #90306, has announced its Tire Penz waterproof, long-lasting, paint-in-a-pen that is shaped for easy use and comes in a variety of different colors. Designed for application to a rubber tire of any type, this pen can be purchased individually or as a kit that includes a colored pen, wire brush and reflective coating. Tire Penz is one of the many exhibitors that will be located in the new Performance Pavilion, located outside in the Silver lot just south of the South Hall.

• Purple Platypus, Booth #32275, will participate in Discovery Cube’s Inventors Week up until July 12, 2015. Purple Platypus will feature the Objet24, a Stratasys Polyjet technology, as it runs in demo mode throughout its exhibit time.

• Air Couture Inc., Booth #13155, will have its line of premium-quality air fresheners on display at this year’s SEMA Show. Infused with oils to enhance mood and develop a sense of comfort, its products are inspired by different brand scents and aromas.

Editors and reporters can easliy access the Online Media Center to obtain Show-related news prior to the SEMA Show.

• Tire Penz, Booth #90306, has announced its Tire Penz waterproof, long-lasting, paint-in-a-pen that is shaped for easy use and comes in a variety of different colors. Designed for application to a rubber tire of any type, this pen can be purchased individually or as a kit that includes a colored pen, wire brush and reflective coating. Tire Penz is one of the many exhibitors that will be located in the new Performance Pavilion, located outside in the Silver lot just south of the South Hall.

• Purple Platypus, Booth #32275, will participate in Discovery Cube’s Inventors Week up until July 12, 2015. Purple Platypus will feature the Objet24, a Stratasys Polyjet technology, as it runs in demo mode throughout its exhibit time.

• Air Couture Inc., Booth #13155, will have its line of premium-quality air fresheners on display at this year’s SEMA Show. Infused with oils to enhance mood and develop a sense of comfort, its products are inspired by different brand scents and aromas.