Following the success of three consecutive years, ArabWheels Awards (AWA) is back with its 4th edition for the Middle East Automotive Industry. Every year, the auto industry rollout about 50 brand new cars, redesigned cars, and other products that will be evaluated and awarded accordingly. The final decision will be equally shared between a very selective panel of distinguished experts in the automotive industry, whose opinions are highly valued in the region, and our car aficionados and loyal readers via online voting at www.arabwheels.net. In all fairness to the winners of the 2018 AWA(s), ArabWheels will not accept sponsors from potential category winners.
We strive to pick the best products in the following categories for the 2018 year:
1-Small Premium Sedan
2-Midsize Sedan
3-Midsize Executive Estate
4-Large Premium Sedan
5-Compact SUV
6-Compact Premium SUV
7-Small SUV
8-Small Premium SUV
9-Midsize SUV
10-Midsize Premium SUV
11-Midsize Premium SUV Coupe
12-Midsize Performance SUV
13-Midsize Luxury SUV
14-Large SUV
15-Large Premium SUV
16-Pickup Truck
17-Premium Sports Coupe
18-Luxury Coupe Convertible
19-Luxury Coupe
20-Supercar
21-EV of the Year 2018 (EVOTY)
22-Car of the Year 2018 (COTY)
Juror Panel
The jury for the AWA(s) 2018 consists of four highly pursued-after automotive experts and one guest of honor. Each respective member is selected for their personal competence represented either in the media, events or the manufacturing arena.
Juror 1: Nabil Moustafa, Editor in Chief, Strive Middle-East
Juror 2: Hisham Sakr, Pre-Owned Sales Manager, Gargour Automotive Company
Juror 3: Khaled Hammoud, Co-Editor in Chief, ArabWheels
Juror 4: Issam Eid, Editor in Chief, ArabWheels
Guest of Honor: Jay Srage, CEO, Centrigent
Scorecards
The jury will rate the cars based on a score card on a scale of 1 to 5 points. The score card ensures precise, accurate and transparent results. The stars reflect the following:
1 star: Below average
2 stars: Average
3 stars: Satisfactory
4 stars: Good
5 stars: Brilliant
Ceremony
Winners will be announced during the gala awards ceremony on Wednesday November 14th, 2018 at Meydan Hotel, Rooftop Level 8 in Dubai, UAE.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsor ($USD 5,000)
•Display of logo on all bags distributed during the event
OR
•Placement of flagged logos on the dinner tables, one roll-up banner during the award ceremony
Platinum Sponsor ($USD 10,000)
•Display of REGULAR logo in all printing magazines (ArabWheels, Auto Info and Teknotel)
•Display of logo in all digital platforms (Websites, Social Media, E-Newsletter, Apps, and Web TV)
•One roll-up banner during the awards’ ceremony
•Display of logo on the main screen with other sponsors during the awards’ ceremony
•Leaflet insertion in the distributed bags.
•Distributing gift/discount vouchers to all attendees
Super Sponsor ($USD 15,000)
•Only one available position for this level of sponsorship.
•Display of BIG logo in all printing magazines (ArabWheels, Auto Info and Teknotel)
•Display of logo in all digital platforms (Websites, Social Media, E-Newsletter, Apps, and Web TV)
•Three roll-up banner during the awards’ ceremony
•Display of logo on the main screen with other sponsors during the awards’ ceremony
•Leaflet insertion in the distributed bags.
•Branded hostesses throughout the event.
•Distributing gift/discount vouchers to all attendees
