1. Awards Information - General Overview and Nomination Guidelines

Please see below for information on nominating for our Second Annual Industry Excellence Awards: to be presented at the 2026 Trailer Tech Expo - powered by NATDA. The event will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, February 17-19, 2026.

Rules and Regulations:

  • You may submit one nomination per award category - there are 12 categories total.
  • Only current NATDA members are eligible to nominate.
  • The Top 3 finalists in each category will be notified in December 2025.
  • Finalists will be announced on the NATDA website and in media outlets.
  • All finalists are invited to the Trailer Tech Expo Awards Ceremony in Reno, Nevada, February 2026.
  • Winners will be announced live at the ceremony and shared publicly after the show.
  • Nominators must provide personal information on the submission form to ensure fairness.
  • Finalists are selected by a peer-based Awards Committee, not NATDA staff.
  • Award descriptions and eligibility criteria are provided:
    • General overviews for each award on the Awards List page - Page 2.
    • Detailed metrics on each nomination page.
    • Start your nomination on Page 3.
  • Share impactful stories, achievements, and highlights to help your nominee stand out!
  • Get your team involved to support your candidate!
For the list of 2025 Top 3 Finalists & Winners VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

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