By SEMA News Staff

Matt Reasoner of Retrax was named the 2016 YEN Young Executive of the Year.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) held a networking reception on Tuesday evening, an event which annually serves as the largest gathering of young professionals at the SEMA Show. Attendees enjoyed food and beverage while networking with industry friends.

SEMA Chair-elect Wade Kawasaki (left) of Coker Group was awarded the YEN Vanguard Award.

The event also honored two outstanding individuals in the automotive aftermarket. Matt Reasoner of Retrax was named the 2016 YEN Young Executive of the Year.

The Young Executive of the Year award is presented each year to an individual under the age of 40 who has demonstrated exceptional service, integrity, professional growth and business ethics throughout the last 12 months.

In addition to the Young Executive of the Year presentation, SEMA Chair-elect Wade Kawasaki of Coker Group was awarded the YEN Vanguard Award in recognition of his contributions in support of young industry leaders.

Learn more about the Young Executives Network at www.SEMA.org/yen.

By SEMA News Staff

Craig Marsh (middle left) and Mike Gherardi (middle right) of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual industry awards reception on Tuesday evening of the 2016 SEMA Show on the pool deck of the Westgate Hotel, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverage while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Representatives of Webasto Products North America accept the PRO Manufacturer of the Year.

Mike Gherardi and Craig Marsh of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding restylers and installers whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Webasto Products North America was named PRO Manufacturer of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding manufacturers in the restyling industry whose professionalism, business practices and accomplishments serve as a benchmark for others to achieve and have enhanced the stature and growth within the aftermarket community.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

The PRO Person of the Year has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry. Membership in and contribution to SEMA and PRO should be a primary consideration, with significant impact on the local level.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

Larry Kramer of Texas Auto Tops received the Jim Borre´ Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award honors an individual in the restyling, trim or light-truck accessory industry who has made significant contributions toward the betterment of the aftermarket at the local and national levels. This individual represents the highest mark of professionalism, service and integrity.

Learn more about the Professional Restylers Organization at www.SEMA.org/pro.

By SEMA News Staff

Craig Marsh (middle left) and Mike Gherardi (middle right) of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual industry awards reception on Tuesday evening of the 2016 SEMA Show on the pool deck of the Westgate Hotel, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverage while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Representatives of Webasto Products North America accept the PRO Manufacturer of the Year.

Mike Gherardi and Craig Marsh of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding restylers and installers whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Webasto Products North America was named PRO Manufacturer of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding manufacturers in the restyling industry whose professionalism, business practices and accomplishments serve as a benchmark for others to achieve and have enhanced the stature and growth within the aftermarket community.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

The PRO Person of the Year has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry. Membership in and contribution to SEMA and PRO should be a primary consideration, with significant impact on the local level.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

Larry Kramer of Texas Auto Tops received the Jim Borre´ Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award honors an individual in the restyling, trim or light-truck accessory industry who has made significant contributions toward the betterment of the aftermarket at the local and national levels. This individual represents the highest mark of professionalism, service and integrity.

Learn more about the Professional Restylers Organization at www.SEMA.org/pro.

By SEMA News Staff

Craig Marsh (middle left) and Mike Gherardi (middle right) of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual industry awards reception on Tuesday evening of the 2016 SEMA Show on the pool deck of the Westgate Hotel, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverage while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Representatives of Webasto Products North America accept the PRO Manufacturer of the Year.

Mike Gherardi and Craig Marsh of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding restylers and installers whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Webasto Products North America was named PRO Manufacturer of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding manufacturers in the restyling industry whose professionalism, business practices and accomplishments serve as a benchmark for others to achieve and have enhanced the stature and growth within the aftermarket community.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

The PRO Person of the Year has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry. Membership in and contribution to SEMA and PRO should be a primary consideration, with significant impact on the local level.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

Larry Kramer of Texas Auto Tops received the Jim Borre´ Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award honors an individual in the restyling, trim or light-truck accessory industry who has made significant contributions toward the betterment of the aftermarket at the local and national levels. This individual represents the highest mark of professionalism, service and integrity.

Learn more about the Professional Restylers Organization at www.SEMA.org/pro.

By SEMA News Staff

Craig Marsh (middle left) and Mike Gherardi (middle right) of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual industry awards reception on Tuesday evening of the 2016 SEMA Show on the pool deck of the Westgate Hotel, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverage while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Representatives of Webasto Products North America accept the PRO Manufacturer of the Year.

Mike Gherardi and Craig Marsh of Auto Image were honored as the 2016 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding restylers and installers whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Webasto Products North America was named PRO Manufacturer of the Year. The award was established to honor outstanding manufacturers in the restyling industry whose professionalism, business practices and accomplishments serve as a benchmark for others to achieve and have enhanced the stature and growth within the aftermarket community.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

The PRO Person of the Year has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry. Membership in and contribution to SEMA and PRO should be a primary consideration, with significant impact on the local level.

Jeff Varick of Brandmotion received the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award.

Larry Kramer of Texas Auto Tops received the Jim Borre´ Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award honors an individual in the restyling, trim or light-truck accessory industry who has made significant contributions toward the betterment of the aftermarket at the local and national levels. This individual represents the highest mark of professionalism, service and integrity.

Learn more about the Professional Restylers Organization at www.SEMA.org/pro.

By SEMA News Staff

Barry Horlick of Voxx Wheels was inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame.

The Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) held its annual industry reception Tuesday evening at the Renaissance Hotel Pool Deck. The reception annually brings together members and Show attendees to network and enjoy food and beverage, and serves as the backdrop of the council’s WTC Hall of Fame presentation.

This year, Barry Horlick of Voxx Wheels was inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame.

The council’s Hall of Fame was founded to recognize and honor outstanding individuals in the wheel and tire industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry, while significantly contributing to its growth, progress and professionalism.

Learn more about the WTC at www.SEMA.org/wtc.

By SEMA News Staff

Barry Horlick of Voxx Wheels was inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame.

The Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) held its annual industry reception Tuesday evening at the Renaissance Hotel Pool Deck. The reception annually brings together members and Show attendees to network and enjoy food and beverage, and serves as the backdrop of the council’s WTC Hall of Fame presentation.

This year, Barry Horlick of Voxx Wheels was inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame.

The council’s Hall of Fame was founded to recognize and honor outstanding individuals in the wheel and tire industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry, while significantly contributing to its growth, progress and professionalism.

Learn more about the WTC at www.SEMA.org/wtc.

By SEMA News Staff

Barry Horlick of Voxx Wheels was inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame.

The Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) held its annual industry reception Tuesday evening at the Renaissance Hotel Pool Deck. The reception annually brings together members and Show attendees to network and enjoy food and beverage, and serves as the backdrop of the council’s WTC Hall of Fame presentation.

This year, Barry Horlick of Voxx Wheels was inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame.

The council’s Hall of Fame was founded to recognize and honor outstanding individuals in the wheel and tire industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry, while significantly contributing to its growth, progress and professionalism.

Learn more about the WTC at www.SEMA.org/wtc.

By SEMA News Staff

Dave Mihalko Sr. (second from left) of Restoration Specialties was named ARMO Person of the Year.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) held their annual Industry Awards Reception, Tuesday evening, at the Westgate Hotel. Attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner, beverages while networking with fellow restoration professionals.

Auto Custom Carpets Inc. was named ARMO Business of the Year. Accepting the award was Ken Howell (middle), owner of Auto Custom Carpets.

Auto Custom Carpets Inc. was named ARMO Business of the Year. The ARMO Business of the Year winner must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics as well as made a commendable contribution to the restoration industry.

Dave Mihalko Sr. of Restoration Specialties was named ARMO Person of the Year—an honor presented to an individual in the restoration market who has made an exceptional contribution or impression on the hobby and industry during the past year.

ARMO is committed to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry through its projects, education programs, and by monitoring legislative and/or regulatory issues that may affect our members, thus ensuring the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry.

For more information about the Automotive Restoration Market Organization, visit www.SEMA.org/armo.

By SEMA News Staff

Dave Mihalko Sr. (second from left) of Restoration Specialties was named ARMO Person of the Year.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) held their annual Industry Awards Reception, Tuesday evening, at the Westgate Hotel. Attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner, beverages while networking with fellow restoration professionals.

Auto Custom Carpets Inc. was named ARMO Business of the Year. Accepting the award was Ken Howell (middle), owner of Auto Custom Carpets.

Auto Custom Carpets Inc. was named ARMO Business of the Year. The ARMO Business of the Year winner must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics as well as made a commendable contribution to the restoration industry.

Dave Mihalko Sr. of Restoration Specialties was named ARMO Person of the Year—an honor presented to an individual in the restoration market who has made an exceptional contribution or impression on the hobby and industry during the past year.

ARMO is committed to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry through its projects, education programs, and by monitoring legislative and/or regulatory issues that may affect our members, thus ensuring the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry.

For more information about the Automotive Restoration Market Organization, visit www.SEMA.org/armo.