2026 AWARDS
All weekend, boundaries are pushed and standards are raised. On Sunday, March 15 at 1:00pm, we honor the people who made it happen.
The MasterTech Expo Awards celebrate those who lead with skill, vision, and relentless drive. These are the builders, educators, innovators, and mentors whose work inspires others to aim higher and execute better.
This award celebrates the manufacturer or vendor that delivers the most impactful educational session at the Expo. It recognizes outstanding instruction, real-world relevance, technical depth, and the ability to elevate attendees’ skills and knowledge. By investing in education, recipients of this award help strengthen the entire industry and empower professionals to perform at a higher level long after the event ends.
This award recognizes the exhibitor that delivers the most engaging, informative, and memorable presence on the show floor. It celebrates creativity, professionalism, and the ability to connect with attendees through hands-on demonstrations, innovative displays, and meaningful interaction. The Best Booth Experience sets the standard for how brands can educate, inspire, and energize the industry while showcasing their products and culture.
The Best Sounding Vehicle award honors the pinnacle of mobile audio performance and tuning excellence. This recognition goes to the vehicle that demonstrates superior sound quality, tonal balance, staging, dynamics, and overall listening experience. It represents countless hours of design, installation, and calibration showcasing what is truly possible when engineering, artistry, and passion for audio come together.
Fabricator of the Year honors an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary skill, innovation, and dedication to custom fabrication within the industry. This award recognizes mastery across materials, design, problem-solving, and execution transforming concepts into functional works of art. Recipients represent the cutting edge of craftsmanship and inspire others to push the boundaries of what can be built.
The Lifetime Achievement award is the highest honor presented at the MasterTech Expo. It recognizes an individual whose career has made a profound and lasting impact on the mobile electronics and fabrication community. Through decades of leadership, mentorship, innovation, and service, the recipient has helped shape the industry’s direction and future. This award celebrates not just accomplishments, but a legacy that will influence generations to come.
The Clean Wire Tech award recognizes exceptional craftsmanship in wiring execution, organization, and installation standards. It highlights technicians who demonstrate precision, safety, reliability, and visual excellence turning what is often hidden work into a showcase of true professionalism. Clean wiring is the backbone of every successful installation, and this award honors those who elevate the discipline to an art form.