By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Automotive Product Line Manager
Cometic Gasket Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions, is seeking an energetic person to join the company's team as Automotive Product Line Manager. Duties and responsibilities include: Managing current and future gasket offerings; managing catalog content and format; working with in-house data specialist to compile, create, and maintain product datasets in Electronic Product Catalog and ACES and PIES; managing and maintaining data transfer and communication of ACES and PIES datasets with customers; and more.

E-commerce Sales Specialist
Rightline Gear is looking for an e-commerce sales specialist who will monitor and improve Rightline Gear Dealer website copy and photos. E-commerce sales principles will be important as well as pricing, promotion, and marketing concepts. Additionally, the right candidate will administer and enforce Rightline Gear’s Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy to its dealers, distributors, and third-party sellers, and play a major role in the sales and marketing efforts of the company in key market segments. Taking initiative, leadership skills, and the ability to identify opportunities and anticipate problems before they happen are essential for success.

Mechanic
Outlaw Offroad is expanding and is in search of a new mechanic to join its team. The company deals with off-road suspensions, wheels, tires and accessories for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and UTVs. The shift is Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with some extended hours as needed. Experience with suspension work including lifting, lowering, shock rebuilds, etc., on trucks and UTVs; experience with wiring lighting, GPS, train horns, amp steps; ability to work with others or by yourself; able to follow clear directions; and fabrication skills are a plus.

By SEMA Editors

MotorTrend Group Introduces Four Wheeler’s New Flagship Event

The MotorTrend Group announced the Four Wheeler Adventure Expo, a unique event for adventure travel enthusiasts, March 7-8, 2020, at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California. The Expo will host classes and seminars to prepare attendees for their next adventure, with travel workshops hosted by the Four Wheeler team and top adventure experts. Fans will be inspired by films at the Travel Theater and watching expedition driving experts as they host seminars to showcase the skills needed for extreme off-road driving conditions. Attendees can gear up with the latest camping and travel equipment, mountain bikes and off-road vehicles in the exhibitor midway. MotorTrend Group will produce this new event in partnership with Lodestone Events, the producers of Overland Expo.

SCORE International announced it has entered a new partnership with 4 Wheel Parts (4WP) as the Presenting Partner and Official Retailer for the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 race.

4 Wheel Parts Named 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 Presenting Partner, Official Retailer

SCORE International announced it has entered a new partnership with 4 Wheel Parts (4WP) as the Presenting Partner and Official Retailer for the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 race, as well as the 2020 and future SCORE Baja 500 and SCORE Baja 1000 races.

The 4 Wheel Parts logo and presence will be highly visible at these iconic races and in SCORE’s marketing programs starting with the 2019 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented By 4 Wheel Parts in November. "Partnering with SCORE International is an exciting endeavor for 4WP," says 4 Wheel Parts CEO, Craig Scanlon. "It's an authentic way for us to continue our commitment to supporting the core of the off-road industry, our large enthusiast customer base, and our extensive staff of 4WP off-road experts. SCORE, with its over 50 years of heritage in off-road, perfectly aligns with who we want to be involved with as a company.”

DSS ProDiesel Announces Acquisition of Diesel Parts of America Inc.

Diesel Parts of America (DPA) has been acquired by Nashville, Tennessee-based DSS ProDiesel. DPA brings extensive international diesel fuel injector experience to DSS ProDiesel, creating a combined company that serves the diesel fuel injector needs of more than 50 countries. With the addition of DPA, DSS ProDiesel will provide products and services both domestically and abroad. DPA’s catalog of more than 30,000 products brings additional applications to DSS ProDiesel’s product line. Delivery times will be reduced across North America with the addition of DPA’s West Coast facility. Ara Mansourian will continue with DSS ProDiesel, assuming responsibilities for West Coast sales, marketing and operations as well as international business development. Hart Marx Advisors represented Diesel Parts of America and facilitated the transaction. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Left to right: Bob Egan, UAF chairman; new UAF Lifetime Trustee representatives Bobby Segal, Duncan Gillis, Dick Beirne; and Rusty Bishop, recipient of the UAF Educational Advocacy Award.

New Lifetime Trustees Recognized by University of the Aftermarket Foundation

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (www.uofa-foundation.org), a a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, recognized Richard and Lisa Beirne, BBB Industries LLC and Sanel NAPA/The Segal Family as new lifetime trustees during the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association’s (AWDA) recent luncheon.

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation lifetime trustee designation is reserved for those donating $100,000 to $249,999 to support the foundation’s mission of providing scholarships and educational opportunities to the next generation of industry leaders.

Barrett-Jackson will begin its “Road to 50” in celebration of the company’s Golden Anniversary in 2021, with vehicles such as this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO crossing the auction block, when it returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Barrett-Jackson Begins Its “Road to 50” at January's Scottsdale Auction

Barrett-Jackson will begin its “Road to 50” in celebration of the company’s Golden Anniversary in 2021, when it returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale for its 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction from January 11-19, 2020. Barrett-Jackson will once again be the barometer of the collector-car market as vehicles such as a ’19 McLaren Senna and a ’69 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO cross the block.

World-class collections highlighting the 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction will include the final 13 vehicles of the Vault Portfolio, the Scott Thomas Collection of rare supercars, and 21 vehicles from the Paul Walker Collection, the late “Fast and Furious” movie star, including five ’95 BMW M3 Lightweights.

The “Junkyard Challenge” presented by K&N, will officially begin airing December 5.

Junkyard Challenge Presented by K&N Schedule Announced

Power Automedia’s junkyard battle build-off video series, the “Junkyard Challenge” presented by K&N, will officially begin airing December 5, with a special five-episode off-road competition. Concluding the third and final Horsepower Wars series for 2019, the “Junkyard Challenge” presented by K&N features four teams who go head-to-head in a junkyard arena with trucks cobbled together using equal parts ingenuity, skill, creativity and luck as they hustle to hit the jackpot prize of $10,000 cash. Each team has a seven-day timeframe and $2,500 base vehicle purchase budget. Teams were supplied with an additional $2,500 in Summit Racing credit to order whatever they needed, and an additional $1,000 in cash was made available to each team to buy additional items. The “Junkyard Challenge” presented by K&N series will air on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. (PST). Episode 1, which is set to debut December 5, introduces the players, trucks and outlines the overall challenge.

2019 Junkyard Challenge presented by K&N schedule:

Episode 1: Meet the Players, Trucks, & Competition – December 5, 2019
Episode 2: Time to Build – December 12, 2019
Episode 3: The Game is Fabrication – December 19, 2019
Episode 4: The Finished Product – January 2, 2020
Episode 5: Send It – January 9, 2020

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