By SEMA Editors
SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.
SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.
By SEMA Editors
Chevrolet presented the company's Design Awards in six categories during the 2019 SEMA Show. With the winning vehicles selected by Chevrolet designers, the annual awards provide the most talented car builders in the industry with an opportunity to be recognized for showcasing Chevrolet products with thoughtful styling and elite craftsmanship.
Each category winner received a newly designed mid-engine ’20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special-edition trophy.
2019 Chevrolet Design Award Winners
 Innovative Use of TechnologyEast Bay Muscle Cars ’68 Chevrolet Camaro |  Best Off-Road Truck BuildPeter Verboom Jr. ’55 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup |
 Designer’s Choice’35 Chevrolet Sports Coupe |  Truck of the YearHammerfab/’58 Apache |
 Best Track BuildDutchboys Hot Rods ’69 Chevrolet Camaro |  Car of the YearRingbrothers ’69 Camaro |
By SEMA Editors
Chevrolet presented the company's Design Awards in six categories during the 2019 SEMA Show. With the winning vehicles selected by Chevrolet designers, the annual awards provide the most talented car builders in the industry with an opportunity to be recognized for showcasing Chevrolet products with thoughtful styling and elite craftsmanship.
Each category winner received a newly designed mid-engine ’20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special-edition trophy.
2019 Chevrolet Design Award Winners
| Innovative Use of Technology East Bay Muscle Cars ’68 Chevrolet Camaro | Best Off-Road Truck Build Peter Verboom Jr. ’55 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup |
| Designer’s Choice ’35 Chevrolet Sports Coupe | Truck of the Year Hammerfab/’58 Apache |
| Best Track Build Dutchboys Hot Rods ’69 Chevrolet Camaro | Car of the Year Ringbrothers ’69 Camaro |
By SEMA Editors
SEMA presented its top honors during the annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet last week at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Award winners included:
“We are honored to recognize each year the individuals and companies who embody the spirit of our industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is a highlight of the SEMA Show and a great way to culminate an outstanding week of business. It’s always great to spend time with friends and family, celebrating the industry that we all love.”
Las Vegas’s iconic Blue Man Group joined this year’s SEMA banquet, mixing in short entertainment to add to the evening’s festivities. In attendance were the new SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Bob Chandler and Marla Moore, and family of the late Bruce Crower, as well as SEMA board members, exhibitors and more than 3,000 industry professionals.
Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media Inc., received the association’s most prestigious award for SEMA Person of the Year. Kahn, who founded Kahn Media in 2008 and represents many industry clients, is a SEMA Board member, member of the SEMA Communications Task Force and the SEMA Show Task Force and an overall active volunteer and leader in the industry.
The SEMA Gen-III Innovator award was presented to Chris Candido, CTO, of Turn 14 Distribution Inc. A co-founder of Turn 14 Distribution, Candido was recently named to the “SEMA 35 under 35” list, which recognizes young up-and-coming leaders.
Other awards were presented to Kunzman & Associates for the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award, AllPro Distribution for the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award and Hunter Engineering Co. for the SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award. The awards recognize outstanding commitment to the industry and a high level of involvement with SEMA committees, task forces, councils or board of directors’ participation.
 The Blue Man Group entertained the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet crowd of more than 3,000 in attendance. |  Dan Kahn of Kahn Media Inc. was named SEMA Person of the Year. |
 Chris Candido of Turn 14 Distribution was recognized as the SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year. |  Hunter Engineering Co. was named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. |
 AllPro Distributing was bestowed SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year. |  Kunzman & Associates was honored with the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year award. |
By SEMA Editors
SEMA presented its top honors during the annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet last week at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Award winners included:
“We are honored to recognize each year the individuals and companies who embody the spirit of our industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is a highlight of the SEMA Show and a great way to culminate an outstanding week of business. It’s always great to spend time with friends and family, celebrating the industry that we all love.”
Las Vegas’s iconic Blue Man Group joined this year’s SEMA banquet, mixing in short entertainment to add to the evening’s festivities. In attendance were the new SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Bob Chandler and Marla Moore, and family of the late Bruce Crower, as well as SEMA board members, exhibitors and more than 3,000 industry professionals.
Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media Inc., received the association’s most prestigious award for SEMA Person of the Year. Kahn, who founded Kahn Media in 2008 and represents many industry clients, is a SEMA Board member, member of the SEMA Communications Task Force and the SEMA Show Task Force and an overall active volunteer and leader in the industry.
The SEMA Gen-III Innovator award was presented to Chris Candido, CTO, of Turn 14 Distribution Inc. A co-founder of Turn 14 Distribution, Candido was recently named to the “SEMA 35 under 35” list, which recognizes young up-and-coming leaders.
Other awards were presented to Kunzman & Associates for the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award, AllPro Distribution for the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award and Hunter Engineering Co. for the SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award. The awards recognize outstanding commitment to the industry and a high level of involvement with SEMA committees, task forces, councils or board of directors’ participation.
The Blue Man Group entertained the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet crowd of more than 3,000 in attendance. | Dan Kahn of Kahn Media Inc. was named SEMA Person of the Year. |
Chris Candido of Turn 14 Distribution was recognized as the SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year. | Hunter Engineering Co. was named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. |
AllPro Distributing was bestowed SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year. | Kunzman & Associates was honored with the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year award. |
By SEMA Editors
SEMA presented its top honors during the annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet last week at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Award winners included:
“We are honored to recognize each year the individuals and companies who embody the spirit of our industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is a highlight of the SEMA Show and a great way to culminate an outstanding week of business. It’s always great to spend time with friends and family, celebrating the industry that we all love.”
Las Vegas’s iconic Blue Man Group joined this year’s SEMA banquet, mixing in short entertainment to add to the evening’s festivities. In attendance were the new SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Bob Chandler and Marla Moore, and family of the late Bruce Crower, as well as SEMA board members, exhibitors and more than 3,000 industry professionals.
Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media Inc., received the association’s most prestigious award for SEMA Person of the Year. Kahn, who founded Kahn Media in 2008 and represents many industry clients, is a SEMA Board member, member of the SEMA Communications Task Force and the SEMA Show Task Force and an overall active volunteer and leader in the industry.
The SEMA Gen-III Innovator award was presented to Chris Candido, CTO, of Turn 14 Distribution Inc. A co-founder of Turn 14 Distribution, Candido was recently named to the “SEMA 35 under 35” list, which recognizes young up-and-coming leaders.
Other awards were presented to Kunzman & Associates for the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award, AllPro Distribution for the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award and Hunter Engineering Co. for the SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award. The awards recognize outstanding commitment to the industry and a high level of involvement with SEMA committees, task forces, councils or board of directors’ participation.
The Blue Man Group entertained the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet crowd of more than 3,000 in attendance. | Dan Kahn of Kahn Media Inc. was named SEMA Person of the Year. |
Chris Candido of Turn 14 Distribution was recognized as the SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year. | Hunter Engineering Co. was named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. |
AllPro Distributing was bestowed SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year. | Kunzman & Associates was honored with the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year award. |
By Matt Kennedy
 The new “SEMA Retail Landscape Report” dives into the ways in which retailers are facing and adapting to a range of business challenges. |
The specialty-automotive aftermarket industry has always been driven by adaptation and innovation. It’s not just the products that are constantly changing, either; the ways specialty parts are bought and sold are also evolving over time. Today, the independent retailers that sell our industry’s products to consumers are dealing with a business environment that’s changing just as much as the parts they carry.
The new “SEMA Retail Landscape Report” dives into the ways in which retailers are facing and adapting to a range of business challenges. Increased online competition, and its effect on consumer expectations and behavior, are certainly key shifts with a widespread impact on retail. But there’s more to it than just the growth of online sales. Retailers, and companies looking to understand specialty-automotive retail, can use the report to gain insight into strategic questions, including:
To learn more, download the “SEMA Retail Landscape Report,” now available for free at www.sema.org/research.
By Matt Kennedy
The new “SEMA Retail Landscape Report” dives into the ways in which retailers are facing and adapting to a range of business challenges. |
The specialty-automotive aftermarket industry has always been driven by adaptation and innovation. It’s not just the products that are constantly changing, either; the ways specialty parts are bought and sold are also evolving over time. Today, the independent retailers that sell our industry’s products to consumers are dealing with a business environment that’s changing just as much as the parts they carry.
The new “SEMA Retail Landscape Report” dives into the ways in which retailers are facing and adapting to a range of business challenges. Increased online competition, and its effect on consumer expectations and behavior, are certainly key shifts with a widespread impact on retail. But there’s more to it than just the growth of online sales. Retailers, and companies looking to understand specialty-automotive retail, can use the report to gain insight into strategic questions, including:
To learn more, download the “SEMA Retail Landscape Report,” now available for free at www.sema.org/research.
By SEMA Editors
 The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. |
SEMA is now accepting applications for the 2020 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for students preparing for careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Scholarships are available in a variety of categories, including accounting, sales, marketing and engineering.
“Our goal is to encourage, inspire and support the future leaders of the automotive aftermarket industry,” said SEMA Manager of Student Programs Juliet Marshall. “By providing financial support to promising students, we can successfully open doors of opportunity to those working towards a career in our field.”
The program also grants loan forgiveness awards for employees of SEMA-member companies who have completed a program of study at an accredited university, college or vocational/technical program within the United States.
Applications for the program will be open until March 1, 2020.
Those chosen as scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where they will be recognized during an awards luncheon.
To view eligibility requirements, visit www.sema.org/scholarships.
For more information, contact SEMA Manager of Student Programs Juliet Marshall at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.