By Michael Hart

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA members and Show exhibitors will have the chance to introduce themselves and their companies and present available career opportunities to about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show.

While not technically a “job fair” (although students may come with their résumés in hand), it is an opportunity to pique the interest of bright, talented young people, and for students to begin relationships that may lead to careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Join the 33 companies already committed to participating.

Spots are going fast. To participate or learn more, contact Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education.

By Michael Hart

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA members and Show exhibitors will have the chance to introduce themselves and their companies and present available career opportunities to about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show.

While not technically a “job fair” (although students may come with their résumés in hand), it is an opportunity to pique the interest of bright, talented young people, and for students to begin relationships that may lead to careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Join the 33 companies already committed to participating.

Spots are going fast. To participate or learn more, contact Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education.

By Michael Hart

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA members and Show exhibitors will have the chance to introduce themselves and their companies and present available career opportunities to about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show.

While not technically a “job fair” (although students may come with their résumés in hand), it is an opportunity to pique the interest of bright, talented young people, and for students to begin relationships that may lead to careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Join the 33 companies already committed to participating.

Spots are going fast. To participate or learn more, contact Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education.

By Michael Hart

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA members and Show exhibitors will have the chance to introduce themselves and their companies and present available career opportunities to about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show.

While not technically a “job fair” (although students may come with their résumés in hand), it is an opportunity to pique the interest of bright, talented young people, and for students to begin relationships that may lead to careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Join the 33 companies already committed to participating.

Spots are going fast. To participate or learn more, contact Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education.

Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews SEMA Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Bingham during the 2015 SEMA Show.

Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews SEMA Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Bingham during the 2015 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

Chevrolet has extended the submissions deadline for its SEMA Design Awards Program. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions and submissions.

The deadline for initial submissions for this year’s Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards Program has been extended. Please see submission process, requirements, vehicles/themes of interest, award categories and award benefits below:

Submission Process:

• Contact Rich Downing with initial submissions prior to September 15 to be considered for inclusion in pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
• Submit final or as close to final photographs (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior), theme/content description and intended vehicle display location to Rich Downing by October 14, 2016, to be considered for an award.

Requirements:

• Preservation of the production Chevrolet emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle (gold or black bowtie for current vehicles).
• Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is acceptable).
• Willing to support Chevrolet marketing activities.
• Your plan for additional promotion and events for the vehicle beyond the 2016 SEMA Show.
• Use of current model-year Chevrolet vehicles, Chevrolet Performance Parts, accessories and crate engines is recommended, but not required.

Vehicles/Themes of Interest to Chevrolet:

• ’16 Camaro, Colorado (gas and diesel), Silverado (LD and HD), Tahoe, Suburban, Cruze and Trax.
• Innovative Chevy crate engine usage or integration.
• Innovative use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
• Innovative new technology integration.

Award Categories: (six total)

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA People’s Choice.
• Chevy SEMA Classic of the Year.
• Best use of Chevy Performance crate engine.
• Best use of Chevy Performance parts and accessories.

Award Benefits:

• Announcement of awards program details at Chevrolet media reveal.
• Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients on Chevrolet.com, TheBLOCK.com and other social media channels.
• Exclusive video of award recipients with GM Design team members during the SEMA Show.
• Detailed feature article on TheBLOCK.com during the month of November.
• Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of builders and GM design.

Note: The winner must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to publication of the winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving the above award and benefits.

By SEMA Editors

Chevrolet has extended the submissions deadline for its SEMA Design Awards Program. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions and submissions.

The deadline for initial submissions for this year’s Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards Program has been extended. Please see submission process, requirements, vehicles/themes of interest, award categories and award benefits below:

Submission Process:

• Contact Rich Downing with initial submissions prior to September 15 to be considered for inclusion in pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
• Submit final or as close to final photographs (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior), theme/content description and intended vehicle display location to Rich Downing by October 14, 2016, to be considered for an award.

Requirements:

• Preservation of the production Chevrolet emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle (gold or black bowtie for current vehicles).
• Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is acceptable).
• Willing to support Chevrolet marketing activities.
• Your plan for additional promotion and events for the vehicle beyond the 2016 SEMA Show.
• Use of current model-year Chevrolet vehicles, Chevrolet Performance Parts, accessories and crate engines is recommended, but not required.

Vehicles/Themes of Interest to Chevrolet:

• ’16 Camaro, Colorado (gas and diesel), Silverado (LD and HD), Tahoe, Suburban, Cruze and Trax.
• Innovative Chevy crate engine usage or integration.
• Innovative use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
• Innovative new technology integration.

Award Categories: (six total)

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA People’s Choice.
• Chevy SEMA Classic of the Year.
• Best use of Chevy Performance crate engine.
• Best use of Chevy Performance parts and accessories.

Award Benefits:

• Announcement of awards program details at Chevrolet media reveal.
• Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients on Chevrolet.com, TheBLOCK.com and other social media channels.
• Exclusive video of award recipients with GM Design team members during the SEMA Show.
• Detailed feature article on TheBLOCK.com during the month of November.
• Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of builders and GM design.

Note: The winner must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to publication of the winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving the above award and benefits.

By SEMA Editors

Chevrolet has extended the submissions deadline for its SEMA Design Awards Program. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions and submissions.

The deadline for initial submissions for this year’s Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards Program has been extended. Please see submission process, requirements, vehicles/themes of interest, award categories and award benefits below:

Submission Process:

• Contact Rich Downing with initial submissions prior to September 15 to be considered for inclusion in pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
• Submit final or as close to final photographs (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior), theme/content description and intended vehicle display location to Rich Downing by October 14, 2016, to be considered for an award.

Requirements:

• Preservation of the production Chevrolet emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle (gold or black bowtie for current vehicles).
• Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is acceptable).
• Willing to support Chevrolet marketing activities.
• Your plan for additional promotion and events for the vehicle beyond the 2016 SEMA Show.
• Use of current model-year Chevrolet vehicles, Chevrolet Performance Parts, accessories and crate engines is recommended, but not required.

Vehicles/Themes of Interest to Chevrolet:

• ’16 Camaro, Colorado (gas and diesel), Silverado (LD and HD), Tahoe, Suburban, Cruze and Trax.
• Innovative Chevy crate engine usage or integration.
• Innovative use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
• Innovative new technology integration.

Award Categories: (six total)

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA People’s Choice.
• Chevy SEMA Classic of the Year.
• Best use of Chevy Performance crate engine.
• Best use of Chevy Performance parts and accessories.

Award Benefits:

• Announcement of awards program details at Chevrolet media reveal.
• Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients on Chevrolet.com, TheBLOCK.com and other social media channels.
• Exclusive video of award recipients with GM Design team members during the SEMA Show.
• Detailed feature article on TheBLOCK.com during the month of November.
• Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of builders and GM design.

Note: The winner must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to publication of the winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving the above award and benefits.

By Katie Carson

Voting for SEMA’s councils and networks is now open. Awards will be presented during their individual receptions at the 2016 SEMA Show.

Voting for Council and Network Awards is now open. The primary contact for each council member company has been sent a ballot to cast a vote for their company while each individual network member has been sent a ballot to cast their vote. The councils and networks will hand out their annual awards at the 2016 SEMA Show. Vote for a deserving company or individual within your niche.

If you have any questions about your ballot, please contact Kristen Fregoso at kristenf@sema.org or 909-978-6681.

Awards to be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show:

ARMO

• ARMO Business of the Year
• ARMO Person of the Year

ETTN

• ETTN Genius Award
• ETTN Techie Award
• ETTN Ambassador Award

HRIA

• HRIA Hall of Fame
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award
• HRIA Business of the Year

TORA

• TORA Hall of Fame
• TORA Retailer of the Year
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award for Engineering Excellence

MRN

• MRN Hall of Fame
• Sales Team Annual Recognition (STAR) Award

PRO

• Manufacturer of the Year
• Nat Danas Person of the Year
• Restyler of the Year
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award

SBN

• Athena Woman of the Year
• Athena Champion Award

WTC

• WTC Hall of Fame

YEN

• Vanguard Award
• Young Executive of the Year