The SEMA Show presents a rare opportunity for the industry to come together, conduct business, network and honor those individuals and companies that have blazed paths toward tomorrow. What drives the specialty-equipment industry and fuels its innovation is the camaraderie and shared passion for everything automotive.

This experience was on full display at the various council and committee receptions that took place during SEMA Show week. See below for a complete list of the winners and sponsors who helped make it all possible.

	Matt Agosta of Steele Rubber Products (left) accepts the award for 2012 ARMO Person of the Year.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

Jeff Moses Scholarship Award – Michelle Perez, Skyline College  
ARMO Person of the Year – Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products
ARMO Business of the Year – Vintage Air
ARMO Industry Recognition Award – Carlisle Events

ARMO Platinum Sponsors:

Auto Custom Carpets
Parts Unlimited Interiors
Hemmings Motor News
Dynacorn International

ARMO Gold Sponsors:

American Autowire
Auto Trader Classics
Hotrod & Restoration
Steele Rubber Products
Source Interlink Media
Trim Parts

ARMO Silver Sponsors:

Distinctive Industries
SEIA Alliant
Soff Seal

	John Menzler of the COMP Performance Group (pictured) and Dave McClelland were inducted into the HRIA Hall of Fame.

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

NSRA Achievement Award – Jerry Dixey, Classic Automobilia
Goodguys Trendsetter Award – David Kindig, Kindig-It Designs
ISCA Legends in Hot Rodding – Angelo Giampetroni
HRIA Industry Recognition of an Individual – Rick Craze, Lokar
HRIA Business of the Year – Classic Instruments
HRIA Chairman’s Award – Randy Clark, Hot Rods & Custom Stuff
HRIA Hall of Fame – John Menzler, COMP Performance Group
HRIA Hall of Fame – Dave McClelland

HRIA Gold Sponsors:

Borgeson Universal
Championship Auto Shows
Classic Instruments
Comp Performance Group
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
Hot Rod & Restoration
ididit
Lokar
National Street Rod Association

HRIA Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Solutions
American Autowire
Flaming River Industries
Painless Performance
Source Interlink Media
Steele Rubber Products

	Trucks N Trailers USA was named the TORA Retailer of the Year. Accepting the award for the company was Tom Moore (middle).

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

TORA Retailer of the Year  – Trucks N Trailers USA, Tom Moore
TORA Industry Recognition Award – RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive
TORA Chairman’s Award – Jim Skelly, SEMA Staff
TORA Best New Product Over $500 – BAK Industries, Roll-X HD Aluminum Roll Up Covers
TORA Best New Product Under $500 – US Speedo, LED Dashboard Lighting Kits

Platinum Sponsors:

Restyling magazine
Cal Trend
Weather Tech

Gold Sponsors:

Auto Accessories Garage
Edge
Hellwig
Jim Wrobleski & Co.
Keystone Automotive Operations
Meyer Distributing
Snug Top
Superchips
Truck Covers USA

Silver Sponsors:

SEIA Alliant
A.R.E.
Considine Sales & Marketing
DCI
The Decal Factory
Go Rhino!
Mile Marker

Manufacturers’ Representative Network (MRN)

Sales Team Annual Recognition (STAR Award) – AMP Research
Hall of Fame – Herb Goldstein, Mr. Phone

Premier Sponsor:

Bob Cook Sales

Supporting Sponsors:

Considine Sales & Marketing
The Kayes Co.

	Joel Ayres of Takit/Bedslide was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award from the Professional Restylers Organization.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

Restyler of the Year, sponsored by Katzkin – Josh Poulson, Auto Additions Inc.
Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Restyling magazine – Check Corp.
Nat Danas Person of the Year – Bob Carnahan, Restyling magazine
Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement – Joel Ayres, Takit/Bedslide

Platinum Sponsors:

Katzkin
Restyling magazine

Gold Sponsors:

Cal Trend Automotive Products

Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
Meyer Distributing
Roadwire Leather Interiors and Mobile Electronics

Bronze Sponsors:

DCi (Directed Communications Inc.)

	Source Interlink Media's Doug Evans was named the Mentor of the Year for the SEMA Businesswomen's Network.

SEMA Businesswoman’s Network (SBN)

Woman of the Year – Lauren Fix, Classic Tube
Mentor of the Year– Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
Athena Award – Ford Motor Co.

Platinum Sponsor:

Toyota Motor Sales

Gold Sponsor:

Source Interlink Media

Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
Skyjacker Suspensions
Steele Rubber Products
COMP Performance Group
Flex-a-lite Consolidated
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
DCi (Directed Communications Inc.)
Magnaflow
Hypertech
JR Products

Street Performance Council (SPC)

No Awards

Gold Sponsors:

Falken Tire
Hedman Performance Group
Motovicity Distribution
GE Capital (CarCareONE)
Summit Racing Equipment

Silver Sponsors:

COMP Performance Group
DCi (Directed Communications Inc.)
FAST (COMP Performance Group)
Kahn Media
Hypertech
Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT)
The Decal Factory
powerTV Media
Alliant Insurance Services

	Joe Findeis of Wheel Consultants/Plus-Sizing Guide was inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council's Hall of Fame.

Wheel and Tire Council

Hall of Fame – Joe Findeis, Wheel Consultants/Plus-Sizing Guide

Platinum Sponsors:

1-800 EveryRim OEM Wheels
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

Gold Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
GE Capital (CarCareONE)

Silver Sponsors:

Standard Testing Labs
Wheel Consultants/Plus-Sizing Guide

Young Executives Network (YEN)

Vanguard Award – Dan Kahn, Kahn Media
Young Executive of the Year – Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

Platinum Sponsors:

Kahn Media
Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc.
K&N Engineering
Magnaflow

Gold Sponsors:

Auto Meter Products Inc.
BMF Wheels Inc.
Superchips (Powerteq)
Edge (Powerteq)
Hellwig Products

Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
Mile Marker Inc.
Meyer Distributing
Skyjacker Suspensions
Steele Rubber Products
COMP Performance Group
Flex-a-lite Consolidated
Considine Sales and Marketing
Bob Cook Sales
DCi (Direct Communications Inc.)
FAST/COMP Performance Group
MSD Performance
Aeromotive Inc.
THI Corp.

Bronze Sponsors:

ProRYDE (Northstar Mfg.)
Shoot Suit-Detro-R&H Products

The SEMA Show presents a rare opportunity for the industry to come together, conduct business, network and honor those individuals and companies that have blazed paths toward tomorrow. What drives the specialty-equipment industry and fuels its innovation is the camaraderie and shared passion for everything automotive.

This experience was on full display at the various council and committee receptions that took place during SEMA Show week. See below for a complete list of the winners and sponsors who helped make it all possible.

	Matt Agosta of Steele Rubber Products (left) accepts the award for 2012 ARMO Person of the Year.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

Jeff Moses Scholarship Award – Michelle Perez, Skyline College  
ARMO Person of the Year – Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products
ARMO Business of the Year – Vintage Air
ARMO Industry Recognition Award – Carlisle Events

ARMO Platinum Sponsors:

Auto Custom Carpets
Parts Unlimited Interiors
Hemmings Motor News
Dynacorn International

ARMO Gold Sponsors:

American Autowire
Auto Trader Classics
Hotrod & Restoration
Steele Rubber Products
Source Interlink Media
Trim Parts

ARMO Silver Sponsors:

Distinctive Industries
SEIA Alliant
Soff Seal

	John Menzler of the COMP Performance Group (pictured) and Dave McClelland were inducted into the HRIA Hall of Fame.

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

NSRA Achievement Award – Jerry Dixey, Classic Automobilia
Goodguys Trendsetter Award – David Kindig, Kindig-It Designs
ISCA Legends in Hot Rodding – Angelo Giampetroni
HRIA Industry Recognition of an Individual – Rick Craze, Lokar
HRIA Business of the Year – Classic Instruments
HRIA Chairman’s Award – Randy Clark, Hot Rods & Custom Stuff
HRIA Hall of Fame – John Menzler, COMP Performance Group
HRIA Hall of Fame – Dave McClelland

HRIA Gold Sponsors:

Borgeson Universal
Championship Auto Shows
Classic Instruments
Comp Performance Group
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
Hot Rod & Restoration
ididit
Lokar
National Street Rod Association

HRIA Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Solutions
American Autowire
Flaming River Industries
Painless Performance
Source Interlink Media
Steele Rubber Products

	Trucks N Trailers USA was named the TORA Retailer of the Year. Accepting the award for the company was Tom Moore (middle).

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

TORA Retailer of the Year  – Trucks N Trailers USA, Tom Moore
TORA Industry Recognition Award – RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive
TORA Chairman’s Award – Jim Skelly, SEMA Staff
TORA Best New Product Over $500 – BAK Industries, Roll-X HD Aluminum Roll Up Covers
TORA Best New Product Under $500 – US Speedo, LED Dashboard Lighting Kits

Platinum Sponsors:

Restyling magazine
Cal Trend
Weather Tech

Gold Sponsors:

Auto Accessories Garage
Edge
Hellwig
Jim Wrobleski & Co.
Keystone Automotive Operations
Meyer Distributing
Snug Top
Superchips
Truck Covers USA

Silver Sponsors:

SEIA Alliant
A.R.E.
Considine Sales & Marketing
DCI
The Decal Factory
Go Rhino!
Mile Marker

Manufacturers’ Representative Network (MRN)

Sales Team Annual Recognition (STAR Award) – AMP Research
Hall of Fame – Herb Goldstein, Mr. Phone

Premier Sponsor:

Bob Cook Sales

Supporting Sponsors:

Considine Sales & Marketing
The Kayes Co.

	Joel Ayres of Takit/Bedslide was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award from the Professional Restylers Organization.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

Restyler of the Year, sponsored by Katzkin – Josh Poulson, Auto Additions Inc.
Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Restyling magazine – Check Corp.
Nat Danas Person of the Year – Bob Carnahan, Restyling magazine
Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement – Joel Ayres, Takit/Bedslide

Platinum Sponsors:

Katzkin
Restyling magazine

Gold Sponsors:

Cal Trend Automotive Products

Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
Meyer Distributing
Roadwire Leather Interiors and Mobile Electronics

Bronze Sponsors:

DCi (Directed Communications Inc.)

	Source Interlink Media's Doug Evans was named the Mentor of the Year for the SEMA Businesswomen's Network.

SEMA Businesswoman’s Network (SBN)

Woman of the Year – Lauren Fix, Classic Tube
Mentor of the Year– Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
Athena Award – Ford Motor Co.

Platinum Sponsor:

Toyota Motor Sales

Gold Sponsor:

Source Interlink Media

Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
Skyjacker Suspensions
Steele Rubber Products
COMP Performance Group
Flex-a-lite Consolidated
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
DCi (Directed Communications Inc.)
Magnaflow
Hypertech
JR Products

Street Performance Council (SPC)

No Awards

Gold Sponsors:

Falken Tire
Hedman Performance Group
Motovicity Distribution
GE Capital (CarCareONE)
Summit Racing Equipment

Silver Sponsors:

COMP Performance Group
DCi (Directed Communications Inc.)
FAST (COMP Performance Group)
Kahn Media
Hypertech
Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT)
The Decal Factory
powerTV Media
Alliant Insurance Services

	Joe Findeis of Wheel Consultants/Plus-Sizing Guide was inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council's Hall of Fame.

Wheel and Tire Council

Hall of Fame – Joe Findeis, Wheel Consultants/Plus-Sizing Guide

Platinum Sponsors:

1-800 EveryRim OEM Wheels
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

Gold Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
GE Capital (CarCareONE)

Silver Sponsors:

Standard Testing Labs
Wheel Consultants/Plus-Sizing Guide

Young Executives Network (YEN)

Vanguard Award – Dan Kahn, Kahn Media
Young Executive of the Year – Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

Platinum Sponsors:

Kahn Media
Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc.
K&N Engineering
Magnaflow

Gold Sponsors:

Auto Meter Products Inc.
BMF Wheels Inc.
Superchips (Powerteq)
Edge (Powerteq)
Hellwig Products

Silver Sponsors:

Alliant Insurance Services
Mile Marker Inc.
Meyer Distributing
Skyjacker Suspensions
Steele Rubber Products
COMP Performance Group
Flex-a-lite Consolidated
Considine Sales and Marketing
Bob Cook Sales
DCi (Direct Communications Inc.)
FAST/COMP Performance Group
MSD Performance
Aeromotive Inc.
THI Corp.

Bronze Sponsors:

ProRYDE (Northstar Mfg.)
Shoot Suit-Detro-R&H Products

	Accepting the 2012 SEMA Award from SEMA president and CEO Chris Kersting (second right) are: Mark Allen (left) head of Jeep Design; Pietro Gorlier (second left), Mopar president/CEO; Ken Czubay (center), Ford vice president, U.S. marketing sales and service; and Jaycie Dane (right), Scion corporate manager.

The 2012 SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were announced last week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.

"The SEMA Show has always been about innovative products and trends," said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. "The SEMA Award amplifies the industry's special ability to identify and set trends that consumers follow."

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year's coolest products. It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

"The SEMA Award helps guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory-friendly vehicles on the market," added Kersting. "Our SEMA Show exhibitors are industry visionaries who determine the winners of the SEMA Award based on the vehicles they showcase in their booths. Each booth vehicle represents a 'vote' and the most prominent models in each category are the winners."

The 2012 SEMA Show features more than 2,000 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors are investing more in the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicles. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles.

2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest Truck—the Ford F-Series.		2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest Car—the Ford Mustang.
2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest Sport Compact—the Scion FR-S.		2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest 4x4-SUV—the Jeep Wrangler.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

	Accepting the 2012 SEMA Award from SEMA president and CEO Chris Kersting (second right) are: Mark Allen (left) head of Jeep Design; Pietro Gorlier (second left), Mopar president/CEO; Ken Czubay (center), Ford vice president, U.S. marketing sales and service; and Jaycie Dane (right), Scion corporate manager.

The 2012 SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were announced last week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.

"The SEMA Show has always been about innovative products and trends," said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. "The SEMA Award amplifies the industry's special ability to identify and set trends that consumers follow."

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year's coolest products. It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

"The SEMA Award helps guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory-friendly vehicles on the market," added Kersting. "Our SEMA Show exhibitors are industry visionaries who determine the winners of the SEMA Award based on the vehicles they showcase in their booths. Each booth vehicle represents a 'vote' and the most prominent models in each category are the winners."

The 2012 SEMA Show features more than 2,000 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors are investing more in the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicles. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles.

2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest Truck—the Ford F-Series.		2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest Car—the Ford Mustang.
2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest Sport Compact—the Scion FR-S.		2012 SEMA Award winner for Hottest 4x4-SUV—the Jeep Wrangler.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

	Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Groups wins SEMA's inaugural Gen III Innovator Award.
	The PWA Manufacturer of the Year award was presented to the team from Advanced Clutch Technology.
	Rich Barsamian (left) was called to the stage by Comedian Christopher Titus to accept the 2012 PWA Person of the Year award.
	The 2012 SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the year trophy was presented to Premier Performance, and SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and SEMA's Chairman of the Board Scooter Brothers (right) posed with the winning team.
	Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing remains extremely active more than 30 years later, as the company accepts the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year award.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was held November 1, 2012, and this year, especially, the specialty-equipment industry had much to celebrate. Following a cocktail hour, presented by SEMA's own Young Executives Network (YEN), Master of Ceremonies Dave McClelland took the microphone and told a packed crowd at the Las Vegas Hotel that indeed, "We have a lot of great things in store for you this evening."

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting joined in the celebration, telling guests about the theme for the 2012 SEMA Show.

"Tonight is a celebration of innovation, and the people who make that innovation happen," said Kersting. In keeping with the theme, Kersting explained that tonight SEMA would be awarding its inaugural Gen-III Innovator Award. An honor designed to highlight talented individuals in the industry, under the age of 40.

After revealing brief biography notes on the finalists, Kersting introduced the first-ever recipient of the Gen-III Innovator award by detailing some of the amazing accomplishments of Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Group.

"His inventions have been award-winners and his vision has been sharply focused on where this industry is going," said Kersting. "I’m excited to announce—if you haven’t already figured it out—that our first SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award goes to Brian Reese! Let’s welcome Brian to the stage!"

Comedian Christopher Titus joined Dave McClelland throughout the night, both in video segments and live on stage, especially when it was time to handout awards. In fact, Titus told audience members exactly why he considers himself a car guy, and then concluded his remarks by bringing PWA Chairman Larry Pacey on stage to help present the honor of PWA Manufacurer of the Year. Congratulations went to Advanced Clutch Technology as Tracie Nunez joined Titus on stage to accept the award.

Following the Manufacturer of the Year, it was time to present PWA person of the year, to an individual whose contributions to the specialty-equipment industry and support of warehouse distribution were truly outstanding. Titus announced to the enthusiastic crowd that Advanced Clutch Technology's own Rich Barsamian was selected as the 2012 PWA Person of the Year.

Warehouse distributors have long played a critical role in the specialty-equipment industry, and SEMA took the time to acknowledge a company that continues to strive for excellence. The 2012 Warehouse Distributor of the Year award was presented to Premier Performance, a company specializing in distributing diesel performance products both in the United States and in Canada.

Equally as important to the industry is the Manufacturer's Rep Agency segment of the workforce. Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing Consultants was selected as the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year. R&R Marketing staffs sales reps for multiple territories, as well as houses creative services and graphic design teams.

From the awards presentation, to the entertainment, to the after-party, the 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was quite a celebration. The specialty-equipment industry owes a huge debt of gratitude to the award winners, the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and especially to the exhibitors and attendees of this year's SEMA Show.

	Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Groups wins SEMA's inaugural Gen III Innovator Award.
	The PWA Manufacturer of the Year award was presented to the team from Advanced Clutch Technology.
	Rich Barsamian (left) was called to the stage by Comedian Christopher Titus to accept the 2012 PWA Person of the Year award.
	The 2012 SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the year trophy was presented to Premier Performance, and SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and SEMA's Chairman of the Board Scooter Brothers (right) posed with the winning team.
	Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing remains extremely active more than 30 years later, as the company accepts the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year award.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was held November 1, 2012, and this year, especially, the specialty-equipment industry had much to celebrate. Following a cocktail hour, presented by SEMA's own Young Executives Network (YEN), Master of Ceremonies Dave McClelland took the microphone and told a packed crowd at the Las Vegas Hotel that indeed, "We have a lot of great things in store for you this evening."

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting joined in the celebration, telling guests about the theme for the 2012 SEMA Show.

"Tonight is a celebration of innovation, and the people who make that innovation happen," said Kersting. In keeping with the theme, Kersting explained that tonight SEMA would be awarding its inaugural Gen-III Innovator Award. An honor designed to highlight talented individuals in the industry, under the age of 40.

After revealing brief biography notes on the finalists, Kersting introduced the first-ever recipient of the Gen-III Innovator award by detailing some of the amazing accomplishments of Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Group.

"His inventions have been award-winners and his vision has been sharply focused on where this industry is going," said Kersting. "I’m excited to announce—if you haven’t already figured it out—that our first SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award goes to Brian Reese! Let’s welcome Brian to the stage!"

Comedian Christopher Titus joined Dave McClelland throughout the night, both in video segments and live on stage, especially when it was time to handout awards. In fact, Titus told audience members exactly why he considers himself a car guy, and then concluded his remarks by bringing PWA Chairman Larry Pacey on stage to help present the honor of PWA Manufacurer of the Year. Congratulations went to Advanced Clutch Technology as Tracie Nunez joined Titus on stage to accept the award.

Following the Manufacturer of the Year, it was time to present PWA person of the year, to an individual whose contributions to the specialty-equipment industry and support of warehouse distribution were truly outstanding. Titus announced to the enthusiastic crowd that Advanced Clutch Technology's own Rich Barsamian was selected as the 2012 PWA Person of the Year.

Warehouse distributors have long played a critical role in the specialty-equipment industry, and SEMA took the time to acknowledge a company that continues to strive for excellence. The 2012 Warehouse Distributor of the Year award was presented to Premier Performance, a company specializing in distributing diesel performance products both in the United States and in Canada.

Equally as important to the industry is the Manufacturer's Rep Agency segment of the workforce. Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing Consultants was selected as the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year. R&R Marketing staffs sales reps for multiple territories, as well as houses creative services and graphic design teams.

From the awards presentation, to the entertainment, to the after-party, the 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was quite a celebration. The specialty-equipment industry owes a huge debt of gratitude to the award winners, the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and especially to the exhibitors and attendees of this year's SEMA Show.

	Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Groups wins SEMA's inaugural Gen III Innovator Award.
	The PWA Manufacturer of the Year award was presented to the team from Advanced Clutch Technology.
	Rich Barsamian (left) was called to the stage by Comedian Christopher Titus to accept the 2012 PWA Person of the Year award.
	The 2012 SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the year trophy was presented to Premier Performance, and SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and SEMA's Chairman of the Board Scooter Brothers (right) posed with the winning team.
	Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing remains extremely active more than 30 years later, as the company accepts the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year award.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was held November 1, 2012, and this year, especially, the specialty-equipment industry had much to celebrate. Following a cocktail hour, presented by SEMA's own Young Executives Network (YEN), Master of Ceremonies Dave McClelland took the microphone and told a packed crowd at the Las Vegas Hotel that indeed, "We have a lot of great things in store for you this evening."

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting joined in the celebration, telling guests about the theme for the 2012 SEMA Show.

"Tonight is a celebration of innovation, and the people who make that innovation happen," said Kersting. In keeping with the theme, Kersting explained that tonight SEMA would be awarding its inaugural Gen-III Innovator Award. An honor designed to highlight talented individuals in the industry, under the age of 40.

After revealing brief biography notes on the finalists, Kersting introduced the first-ever recipient of the Gen-III Innovator award by detailing some of the amazing accomplishments of Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Group.

"His inventions have been award-winners and his vision has been sharply focused on where this industry is going," said Kersting. "I’m excited to announce—if you haven’t already figured it out—that our first SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award goes to Brian Reese! Let’s welcome Brian to the stage!"

Comedian Christopher Titus joined Dave McClelland throughout the night, both in video segments and live on stage, especially when it was time to handout awards. In fact, Titus told audience members exactly why he considers himself a car guy, and then concluded his remarks by bringing PWA Chairman Larry Pacey on stage to help present the honor of PWA Manufacurer of the Year. Congratulations went to Advanced Clutch Technology as Tracie Nunez joined Titus on stage to accept the award.

Following the Manufacturer of the Year, it was time to present PWA person of the year, to an individual whose contributions to the specialty-equipment industry and support of warehouse distribution were truly outstanding. Titus announced to the enthusiastic crowd that Advanced Clutch Technology's own Rich Barsamian was selected as the 2012 PWA Person of the Year.

Warehouse distributors have long played a critical role in the specialty-equipment industry, and SEMA took the time to acknowledge a company that continues to strive for excellence. The 2012 Warehouse Distributor of the Year award was presented to Premier Performance, a company specializing in distributing diesel performance products both in the United States and in Canada.

Equally as important to the industry is the Manufacturer's Rep Agency segment of the workforce. Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing Consultants was selected as the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year. R&R Marketing staffs sales reps for multiple territories, as well as houses creative services and graphic design teams.

From the awards presentation, to the entertainment, to the after-party, the 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was quite a celebration. The specialty-equipment industry owes a huge debt of gratitude to the award winners, the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and especially to the exhibitors and attendees of this year's SEMA Show.

	Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Groups wins SEMA's inaugural Gen III Innovator Award.
	The PWA Manufacturer of the Year award was presented to the team from Advanced Clutch Technology.
	Rich Barsamian (left) was called to the stage by Comedian Christopher Titus to accept the 2012 PWA Person of the Year award.
	The 2012 SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the year trophy was presented to Premier Performance, and SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and SEMA's Chairman of the Board Scooter Brothers (right) posed with the winning team.
	Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing remains extremely active more than 30 years later, as the company accepts the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year award.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was held November 1, 2012, and this year, especially, the specialty-equipment industry had much to celebrate. Following a cocktail hour, presented by SEMA's own Young Executives Network (YEN), Master of Ceremonies Dave McClelland took the microphone and told a packed crowd at the Las Vegas Hotel that indeed, "We have a lot of great things in store for you this evening."

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting joined in the celebration, telling guests about the theme for the 2012 SEMA Show.

"Tonight is a celebration of innovation, and the people who make that innovation happen," said Kersting. In keeping with the theme, Kersting explained that tonight SEMA would be awarding its inaugural Gen-III Innovator Award. An honor designed to highlight talented individuals in the industry, under the age of 40.

After revealing brief biography notes on the finalists, Kersting introduced the first-ever recipient of the Gen-III Innovator award by detailing some of the amazing accomplishments of Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Group.

"His inventions have been award-winners and his vision has been sharply focused on where this industry is going," said Kersting. "I’m excited to announce—if you haven’t already figured it out—that our first SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award goes to Brian Reese! Let’s welcome Brian to the stage!"

Comedian Christopher Titus joined Dave McClelland throughout the night, both in video segments and live on stage, especially when it was time to handout awards. In fact, Titus told audience members exactly why he considers himself a car guy, and then concluded his remarks by bringing PWA Chairman Larry Pacey on stage to help present the honor of PWA Manufacurer of the Year. Congratulations went to Advanced Clutch Technology as Tracie Nunez joined Titus on stage to accept the award.

Following the Manufacturer of the Year, it was time to present PWA person of the year, to an individual whose contributions to the specialty-equipment industry and support of warehouse distribution were truly outstanding. Titus announced to the enthusiastic crowd that Advanced Clutch Technology's own Rich Barsamian was selected as the 2012 PWA Person of the Year.

Warehouse distributors have long played a critical role in the specialty-equipment industry, and SEMA took the time to acknowledge a company that continues to strive for excellence. The 2012 Warehouse Distributor of the Year award was presented to Premier Performance, a company specializing in distributing diesel performance products both in the United States and in Canada.

Equally as important to the industry is the Manufacturer's Rep Agency segment of the workforce. Opening its doors in 1979, R&R Marketing Consultants was selected as the 2012 SEMA Manufacturer's Rep Agency of the Year. R&R Marketing staffs sales reps for multiple territories, as well as houses creative services and graphic design teams.

From the awards presentation, to the entertainment, to the after-party, the 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet was quite a celebration. The specialty-equipment industry owes a huge debt of gratitude to the award winners, the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and especially to the exhibitors and attendees of this year's SEMA Show.

	Mastershift won the Engineered New Product Award for its Magnum Paddle and Sequential Type Shifter.

SEMA announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards on the opening day of the 2012 SEMA Show. Presented during the Show’s New Products Awards Breakfast, the awards spotlight innovative and cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to be introduced.

The awards are presented in 12 categories, and the judges’ criteria for selection included quality and craftsmanship, technical achievement, marketability and consumer appeal. More than 2,000 products were submitted for consideration this year.

2012 New Product Award Winners 

Collision Repair & Refinish Product

Winner: Matrix Wand 3-D Blueprinting System, Matrix Wand 3-D Blueprinting and Discovery System

Runner Up: Goliath Carts, D1-A "Mobile Detailer" Detail Cart

Runner Up: PRO-TECH-IT, PRO-TECH-IT Reusable Covers

Engineered New Product

Winner: Mastershift, Magnum Paddle and Sequential Type Shifter

Runner Up: Detroit Speed, ’64.5–’70 Mustang Aluma-Frame 

Runner Up: MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LSTM, EFI for LS Engines

Exterior Accessory Product

Winner: Husky Liners, Husky 5th-Wheel Tailgate with Backup Camera Mount

Runner Up: Rampage Products LLC, Self Contained Electric mirror and power supply 

Runner Up: Hornblasters Inc., HornBlasters Jackass 228VX

Interior Accessory Product

Winner: Edge Products/Superchips, TrailDash 

Runner Up: Xtreme Outfitters, Cargo Assault Mount 

Runner Up: U-Ace Inc./Formosa Saint Jose Corp., 3D MAXDURA FLOOR LINER

Merchandising Display

Winner: Extang/Truxedo/UnderCover, UnderCover Flex 

Runner Up: AMP Research, PowerStep POP 

Runner Up: Extang/Truxedo/UnderCover, UnderCover SwingCase

Mobile Electronics Product

Winner: INTRAPHEX, Smartphone Integration Device (SID) 

Runner Up: Auto-i (Canada) Corp., Special OE Fit Camera for Commercial Van 

Runner Up: Brandmotion, Loftlite LED Interior Lighting Kit 

Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product

Winner: BedRug Inc., BedRug and BedTred for Jeep
Runner Up: Fuel-Tool, Fuel-Tool PT500 Fuel Transfer System

Runner Up: Hi-Lift Jack Co., Hi-Lift Off-Road Base

Packaging Display

Winner: Edge Products/Superchips, TrailDash 

Runner Up: MSD Performance, MSD Atomic EFITM, Master Kit Packaging

Runner Up: Solution Finish Trim Restorer, Solution Finish, Rich Evans DIY Kit 

Performance-Racing Product

Winner: ATI Performance Products, ATI Cast Aluminum T-400 SuperCase
Runner Up: Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, CTAP-001 Clutch and Throttle Activation Position Switch
Runner Up: Zeitronix Inc., Ethanol Content Analyzer with Flow Through Sensor

Performance-Street Product

Winner: COMP Performance Group, COMP Cams 4-Pattern Camshafts

Runner Up: ProCharger, ProCharger i-1® supercharger 

Runner Up: COMP Performance Group, Inglese Sidedraft EFI System

Powersports Product

Winner: K&N Engineering Inc., K&N Street Metal Intake System
Runner Up: Warn Industries Inc., WARN Vantage 3000-S Powersports Winch 

Runner Up: AMSOIL Inc., AMSOIL DOMINATOR Octane Boost

Street Rod/Custom Car Product

Winner: MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LSTM, EFI for LS Engines 

Runner Up: Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS), 6 SPEED VALVE BODY 

Runner Up: Circle Racing Wheels Inc., ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT STYLE BILLET WHEEL

Tire and Related Product

Winner: Pirelli Tire North America, Pirelli Cinturato P7 All-Season

Runner Up: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, ET Street Radial Pro

Runner Up: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Street Comp

Tools & Equipment Product

Winner: Miller Electric Manufacturing Co., MultimaticTM 200 TIG/MIG/Stick Welder 

Runner Up: Del City, Brake Line Wrench Kits 

Runner Up: Wray Products, The Stand Hand Plus

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product

Winner: CURT Manufacturing LLC, Easy Mount Electrical Brackets

Runner Up: AnzoUSA, 2007 and up Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 5 Function LED Tailgate Spoiler 

Runner Up: Elephant Stand, Elephant Stand Swivel Hitch

Wheel and Related Product

Winner: Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Hotchkis Performance Wheels Model - H Sport
Runner Up: Concept One/Klutch Wheels, Concept One Executive CSL5.5

Runner Up: Enkei Wheels, COMPE

	Mastershift won the Engineered New Product Award for its Magnum Paddle and Sequential Type Shifter.

SEMA announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards on the opening day of the 2012 SEMA Show. Presented during the Show’s New Products Awards Breakfast, the awards spotlight innovative and cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to be introduced.

The awards are presented in 12 categories, and the judges’ criteria for selection included quality and craftsmanship, technical achievement, marketability and consumer appeal. More than 2,000 products were submitted for consideration this year.

2012 New Product Award Winners 

Collision Repair & Refinish Product

Winner: Matrix Wand 3-D Blueprinting System, Matrix Wand 3-D Blueprinting and Discovery System

Runner Up: Goliath Carts, D1-A "Mobile Detailer" Detail Cart

Runner Up: PRO-TECH-IT, PRO-TECH-IT Reusable Covers

Engineered New Product

Winner: Mastershift, Magnum Paddle and Sequential Type Shifter

Runner Up: Detroit Speed, ’64.5–’70 Mustang Aluma-Frame 

Runner Up: MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LSTM, EFI for LS Engines

Exterior Accessory Product

Winner: Husky Liners, Husky 5th-Wheel Tailgate with Backup Camera Mount

Runner Up: Rampage Products LLC, Self Contained Electric mirror and power supply 

Runner Up: Hornblasters Inc., HornBlasters Jackass 228VX

Interior Accessory Product

Winner: Edge Products/Superchips, TrailDash 

Runner Up: Xtreme Outfitters, Cargo Assault Mount 

Runner Up: U-Ace Inc./Formosa Saint Jose Corp., 3D MAXDURA FLOOR LINER

Merchandising Display

Winner: Extang/Truxedo/UnderCover, UnderCover Flex 

Runner Up: AMP Research, PowerStep POP 

Runner Up: Extang/Truxedo/UnderCover, UnderCover SwingCase

Mobile Electronics Product

Winner: INTRAPHEX, Smartphone Integration Device (SID) 

Runner Up: Auto-i (Canada) Corp., Special OE Fit Camera for Commercial Van 

Runner Up: Brandmotion, Loftlite LED Interior Lighting Kit 

Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product

Winner: BedRug Inc., BedRug and BedTred for Jeep
Runner Up: Fuel-Tool, Fuel-Tool PT500 Fuel Transfer System

Runner Up: Hi-Lift Jack Co., Hi-Lift Off-Road Base

Packaging Display

Winner: Edge Products/Superchips, TrailDash 

Runner Up: MSD Performance, MSD Atomic EFITM, Master Kit Packaging

Runner Up: Solution Finish Trim Restorer, Solution Finish, Rich Evans DIY Kit 

Performance-Racing Product

Winner: ATI Performance Products, ATI Cast Aluminum T-400 SuperCase
Runner Up: Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, CTAP-001 Clutch and Throttle Activation Position Switch
Runner Up: Zeitronix Inc., Ethanol Content Analyzer with Flow Through Sensor

Performance-Street Product

Winner: COMP Performance Group, COMP Cams 4-Pattern Camshafts

Runner Up: ProCharger, ProCharger i-1® supercharger 

Runner Up: COMP Performance Group, Inglese Sidedraft EFI System

Powersports Product

Winner: K&N Engineering Inc., K&N Street Metal Intake System
Runner Up: Warn Industries Inc., WARN Vantage 3000-S Powersports Winch 

Runner Up: AMSOIL Inc., AMSOIL DOMINATOR Octane Boost

Street Rod/Custom Car Product

Winner: MSD Performance, MSD Atomic LSTM, EFI for LS Engines 

Runner Up: Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS), 6 SPEED VALVE BODY 

Runner Up: Circle Racing Wheels Inc., ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT STYLE BILLET WHEEL

Tire and Related Product

Winner: Pirelli Tire North America, Pirelli Cinturato P7 All-Season

Runner Up: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, ET Street Radial Pro

Runner Up: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Street Comp

Tools & Equipment Product

Winner: Miller Electric Manufacturing Co., MultimaticTM 200 TIG/MIG/Stick Welder 

Runner Up: Del City, Brake Line Wrench Kits 

Runner Up: Wray Products, The Stand Hand Plus

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product

Winner: CURT Manufacturing LLC, Easy Mount Electrical Brackets

Runner Up: AnzoUSA, 2007 and up Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 5 Function LED Tailgate Spoiler 

Runner Up: Elephant Stand, Elephant Stand Swivel Hitch

Wheel and Related Product

Winner: Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Hotchkis Performance Wheels Model - H Sport
Runner Up: Concept One/Klutch Wheels, Concept One Executive CSL5.5

Runner Up: Enkei Wheels, COMPE