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Mission Statement


SEMA is dedicated to preparing the next generation of the automotive workforce for today’s competitive marketplace by helping to pay the tuition for students attending various universities, colleges, and/or vocational schools in the United States. The Association accomplishes this through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

To provide these academic scholarships, The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund committee oversees fundraising activities which, since 1984, have yielded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to more than 600 students exhibiting a passion for cars and trucks. Read more...

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RICHARD BARSAMIAN
Advanced Clutch Technology Inc.
Alan Dicker
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Dick Dixon
Cal State University San Bernardino
Charlie Henry
Challenger Consulting LLC
Bill Holland
Holland Communications, Inc.
Jeff Jarvis
University of Northwestern Ohio
LEO KAGAN
Bryndana International Ltd.
Pat McInturff
Cal State University San Bernardino
Chris Phillips
EXIM Marketing International
Joel Rosenthal
Gantt-Thomas & Associates Inc.
Bernice Sanders
Source Interlink Media
Nathan Shelton
BandM Racing and Performance Products
Ernie Silvers
Egge Machine Co. Inc.
Anson Tse
eBay Inc.

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Announcements

  • Summit Prepares SEMA Show Exhibitors for Greatest ROI
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    Feb 15 2012

    Manufacturers may now sign up at www.semashow.com/exhibitor-summit to attend the third annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Education Summit, taking place April 2-4, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presented by Show staff who know first-hand how to best navigate the SEMA Show, the Exhibitor Education Summit is an intensive program designed to connect exhibitors with key individuals and provide participants with up-to-the-minute insights into the Show.

  • SEMA Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame
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    Jan 25 2012

    SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

  • SEMA Sets July 13th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”
    Posted on:
    Jan 09 2012

    The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils this year announced July 13, 2012 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”  The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.  SEMA and its councils are again working to secure a Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.  The industry endeavors to preserve our nation’s automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide.  Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

  • Automotive Scholarship Applications Now Available
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    Jan 03 2012

    Applications for automotive scholarships are now available through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) at www.sema.org/scholarships.  Students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries may be eligible for cash awards ranging from $1,000-$4,000.

  • Hottest Car, Sport Compact Car, Truck and 4x4-SUV Announced at the 2011 SEMA Show
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    Nov 01 2011

    The vehicles have been tallied and the exhibitors have spoken. The second annual SEMA Award was presented to the Chevrolet Camaro for the Hottest Car, the Fiat 500 for the Hottest Sport Compact Car, the Ford F-Series for the Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler for the Hottest 4x4-SUV. The winners were announced this morning at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

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