Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive financial awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000 through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application, which is due April 1, 2011, and requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation, is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in an innovative and exciting industry.”

Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria. A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

Winners will be notified in the summer of 2011. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.

For complete details, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org or 909/978-6655.

Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive financial awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000 through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application, which is due April 1, 2011, and requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation, is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in an innovative and exciting industry.”

Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria. A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

Winners will be notified in the summer of 2011. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.

For complete details, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org or 909/978-6655.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Fiat 500 during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 23.

The Fiat 500 is equipped with a 1.4L multi-air engine that produces 101 hp and is available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

During the session, manufacturers can crawl in and around the new coupe and cabriolet to take the measurements needed to develop products. Cameras are permitted for this session.

To participate, RSVP now. The deadline to sign up for the session in March 18. More information is available from Bill Wolf or Kelly Clancy.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Fiat 500 during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 23.

The Fiat 500 is equipped with a 1.4L multi-air engine that produces 101 hp and is available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

During the session, manufacturers can crawl in and around the new coupe and cabriolet to take the measurements needed to develop products. Cameras are permitted for this session.

To participate, RSVP now. The deadline to sign up for the session in March 18. More information is available from Bill Wolf or Kelly Clancy.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Scion iQ during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 15.

The iQ is the automaker's premium micro-subcompact and features a 1.3L four-cylinder with continuously variable transmission.

During the session, manufacturers can crawl in and around the new micro-subcompact to take the measurements needed to develop products. Cameras are permitted for this session.

To participate, RSVP now. The deadline to sign up for the session is March 11. More information is available from Bill Wolf or Kelly Clancy.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Scion iQ during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 15.

The iQ is the automaker's premium micro-subcompact and features a 1.3L four-cylinder with continuously variable transmission.

During the session, manufacturers can crawl in and around the new micro-subcompact to take the measurements needed to develop products. Cameras are permitted for this session.

To participate, RSVP now. The deadline to sign up for the session is March 11. More information is available from Bill Wolf or Kelly Clancy.