Council & Network Awards Nominations

The PRO Manufacturer of the Year has been established to honor an outstanding manufacturer in the restyling industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the aftermarket community.

Criteria

• Manufacturer’s performance has made a significant impact on the national level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The manufacturer is currently in the industry and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of 10 years.
• The manufacturer has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and, where applicable, has demonstrated technical proficiency and/or pursued new marketing and sales strategies.
• The manufacturer follows the PRO Code of Ethics.
• The manufacturer has participated in the industry and continues to provide new products with cutting edge technology, and has a field sales force to work with all restylers on new marketing and sales strategies.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or PRO member

The PRO Person of the Year honors an individual within the restyling industry who has acted with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry. Membership in and contribution to SEMA and PRO should be a primary consideration, with significant impact on the local level.

Criteria

• Candidate’s contributions and/or candidate’s company performance must have had a significant impact on a local level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The candidate is currently in the industry and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of 5 years.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and, where applicable, has demonstrated technical proficiency and/or pursued new marketing and sales strategies.
• The candidate’s place of business reflects a professional image.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current member or SEMA and/or PRO.

The PRO Restyler of the Year recognizes those who have acted professionally and with a high degree of integrity. This award honors those who improve standards and promote trends that benefit the industry. This recipient has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and technical proficiency.

Criteria

• Candidate’s contributions and/or candidate’s company performance must have had a significant impact on a local level, in accordance with the purpose above.
• The candidate is currently in the industry and has been involved in the industry for a minimum of 5 years.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and has contributed to the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of product lines and, where applicable, has demonstrated technical proficiency and/or pursued new marketing and sales strategies.
• The candidate’s place of business reflects a professional image.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or PRO member

This award honors an outstanding individual in the restyling, trim or light-truck accessory industry who has made significant contributions toward the betterment of the aftermarket industry on both a local and national level. This individual represents the highest level of professionalism, service and integrity.

Criteria

• Candidate’s contributions, in accordance with the purpose stated above, must extend beyond the local level to the national level.
• The candidate is, or has been, involved in the industry for a minimum of 10 years.
• The candidate has made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity and the general stature of the industry.
• The candidate has acted in the industry with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Membership in and a contribution to SEMA and PRO should be primary considerations for nomination and selection as an award recipient. However, at its discretion, the Awards Sub-committee may select an individual who is not a current SEMA and/or PRO member.