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:
- Small Sedan
- Compact Performance Sedan
- Compact Performance Coupe
- Midsize Sedan
- Midsize Executive Sedan
- Midsize Performance Sedan
- Large Sedan
- Large Luxury Sedan
- Compact SUV
- Compact Premium SUV
- Midsize SUV
- Large SUV
- Large Premium SUV
- Premium Performance SUV
- Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Hatchback
- Premium Hatchback
- Premium Performance Hatchback
- Compact Sports Convertible
- Sports Coupe
- Premium Sports Coupe
- Compact Premium Convertible
- Premium Performance Coupe
- Premium Performance Convertible
- Premium Luxury Convertible
- CEO/MD of the Year 2018
- Tire of the Year 2018 (TOTY)
- PR Agency of the Year 2018
- Lubricant/Oil of the Year 2018
- Motorbike of the Year 2018 (MOTY)
- 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: TBA
Juror 2: TBA
Juror 3: TBA
Juror 4: TBA
Guest of Honor: TBA
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 The Meydan Hotel – Rooftop Level 8, 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
*** Note that the marketing campaign will start four months prior to the AWA(s) ceremony.
