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Action Needed: Nominations Open for Esteemed Award Honoring Motorsports Industry Trailblazers

By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) isMPMC Robert E Petersen Award accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame and Robert E. Petersen Media Awards, which celebrate and acknowledge individuals who have made a significant contribution to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment of the aftermarket or to the MPMC. 

The Hall of Fame nominee should demonstrate unparalleled leadership and deserve recognition for their impact on the motorsports sector. Criteria include being a current or past employee of an MPMC member company who has made significant contributions to the motorsports parts industry for more than 10 years. In December, Hall of Fame inductees will be announced and recognized at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. 

The Robert E. Petersen Media Award honors a member of the print, online or broadcast media who has made a substantial contribution to the motorsports industry within the past year and maintains an ongoing record of service and support to the motorsports market. To be considered for the award, the nominee must be an automotive or motorsports journalist with work published in print or online and must actively support the industry with positive content. 

The Robert E. Petersen Media Award winner will be announced and recognized during the MPMC Reception at the 2024 MPMC Media Trade Conference, which takes place January 30-February 1, at the Embassy Suites in Anaheim, California.

Nominations are due November 10. Don't miss your chance to pay tribute to exceptional individuals who drive positive change in motorsports. Nominate today!