2026 TRIM Awards to Announce Winners at SEMA Show
Automotive builders will compete for honors in ten interior categories at the SEMA Show on November 4.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Car Culture
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TMI Products will present its fifth annual TRIM Awards at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 4, 2026. The competition honors excellence in custom automotive interior craftsmanship across ten distinct categories.
Why it matters
The TRIM Awards highlight the innovation of builders and designers while providing winners a pathway to the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Cup competition. This recognition helps set quality benchmarks for high-end automotive restoration and upholstery work.
The awards ceremony takes place at TMI Products booth #24477 at 11:30 a.m. PST, featuring 10 total categories. Winners earn custom trophies, Mothers Polish detail bags, and TMI Products gift certificates.
The players
TMI Products
An automotive upholstery manufacturer that sponsors the TRIM Awards and provides interior components for custom vehicle builders.
SEMA Show
The premier automotive specialty products trade event where builders and manufacturers gather to display new vehicle modifications.
Kevin Oeste
An automotive media personality and industry expert serving on the TRIM Awards judging panel.
Barrett-Jackson Cup
A prestigious high-stakes automotive competition for custom vehicle builders held at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
The details
Industry experts judge entries based on craftsmanship and innovation, while the Fan Favorite award is determined by online voting. To be eligible for consideration, participants must display their vehicles directly at the 2026 SEMA Show. Winners from this event secure an opportunity to compete in the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Cup.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Winners of the TRIM Awards are announced at 11:30 a.m. PST.
January 23-31, 2027: The Barrett-Jackson Cup competition occurs.
The Home Front
This competition tracks with the broader trend of increasing valuation for high-end custom vehicle interiors within the automotive restoration market. It mirrors established industry standards where specialty awards serve as professional benchmarks for craftsmanship quality.
If you are restoring a vehicle, keep an eye on the winning designs announced this November to identify current trends in materials and upholstery finishes. Professional builders should note these winners as potential contacts for high-end interior services.
The takeaway
The TRIM Awards provide a valuable look at the gold standard for modern automotive interiors. Builders can use the results announced on November 4, 2026, as a benchmark for their own shop's current restoration and design projects.
What happens next
The Barrett-Jackson Cup competition will take place from January 23-31, 2027, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Further reading
For more on the latest trends in vehicle customization, visit the Car Culture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by THE SHOP.
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