TRIM Awards to Honor Top Interior Builders at SEMA Show
Winners of the 10 categories will be announced on November 4 at the TMI Products booth.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Car Culture
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Automotive interior designers and fabricators will see winners of the fifth annual TRIM Awards announced on November 4, 2026, at the SEMA Show. TMI Products is hosting the ceremony at its booth to highlight excellence in interior craftsmanship.
Why it matters
The TRIM Awards recognize the specialized work of builders and designers who often remain behind the scenes in the local resort-economy-adjacent automotive hobbyist scene. These awards provide a direct pathway for top-tier interiors to reach national prestige in the custom car circuit.
The 2026 competition spans 10 distinct award categories, marking the fifth year of the program. Winners will be named on November 4 at 11:30 a.m. PST at booth #24477.
The players
TMI Products
The manufacturer hosting the annual TRIM Awards at their booth during the SEMA Show.
Kevin Oeste
An automotive industry expert serving on the judging panel for this year's interior design awards.
The details
Industry experts Kevin Oeste, Sean Holman, Sara Morosan, Theresa Contreras, Marcel Venable, and Jason Mulligan serve as this year's judging panel. Participants must have their vehicles registered and on display at the SEMA Show to be eligible for the honors, which include custom trophies and gift certificates. Enthusiasts can also influence the outcome by casting ballots for the Fan Favorite award via online voting.
Timeline
Winners of the TRIM Awards are announced on November 4, 2026.
The Barrett-Jackson Cup competition occurs January 23-31, 2027.
Beyond the Strip
This program builds on the legacy of the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition by establishing a formal qualification track for interior design. It marks a departure from independent show entries by linking local SEMA recognition to regional championship consideration.
If you are attending the SEMA Show, you can visit booth #24477 to see the display of interior designs firsthand. Fan favorite voting remains open for enthusiasts to influence one of the major award categories before the final ceremony.
The takeaway
Builders and enthusiasts should track the November 4 announcement to see which projects advance to the Barrett-Jackson Cup in Scottsdale. Keep an eye on the TMI Products social channels for the final online voting window for the Fan Favorite award.
Further reading
For more on how local events shape the automotive industry, see Car Culture.
Source note: This article includes information reported by THE SHOP.
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