SEMA is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Award, which honors individuals in the automotive aftermarket who have enhanced the stature of the industry. Inductees include visionaries, innovators and leaders who have positively impacted what is now a $50.9 billion market, SEMA said. Nominees may be business leaders or contributors from any aftermarket segment or niche. The deadline for nominations is Mar. 15.

SEMA said the criteria for nominees includes:

• His/her contributions must have extended beyond the local level and reach throughout the national or international level;
• The candidate is and/or has been involved in the specialty-equipment automotive industry and/or SEMA for a minimum of 10 (ten) years;
• The candidate must have made outstanding contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity, and/or general stature and growth of the specialty-equipment automotive industry;
• The candidate must have conducted him/herself with a high degree of integrity both within and outside of the specialty-equipment automotive industry;
• Candidate must be at least 50 years of age prior to the 2024 SEMA Show or they may be at any age if deceased as long as the nomination is presented at least one year posthumous;
• A candidate must either be employed by SEMA, a contractor of SEMA and/or a vendor of SEMA must have had a very significant presence in and have made an outstanding contribution to the automotive specialty industry either before, during or after their employment or business relationship with SEMA.
• Qualifying persons must have no less than one year of total separation from SEMA in any and all capacities, arrangements or relationships.

Click here to make a nomination. New Hall of Fame inductees will be announced in May.