SPECIAL AWARDS BACK TO
2005 ENTRIES
ON DISPLAY


BEST OF SHOW

1929 Duesenberg SJ Bohman & Schwartz

Owner: Cincinnati Auto Museum
Cincinnati, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One Trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.


BEST OF FEATURED MARQUE

1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra CSX 3002

Owner: Cincinnati Auto Museum
Cincinnati, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen


PEOPLE'S CHOICE

1947 Tatra T-87

Owner: Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, TN

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded to the vehicle obtaining the most votes in public balloting.


GRAND MARSHAL'S TROPHY
(Presented by Bill Neale)

1966 Shelby G.T. 350 S Prototype

Owner: Joyce Yates
Nashville, IN

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One Trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Grand Marshall.


CHAIRMAN'S CHOICE AWARD

1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Park Ward Drophead

Owner: Donna S. Trindle
Cincinnati, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Co-Chairs.


ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AMBASSADOR AWARD
(Presented by American Juvenile Arthritis Organization)

1965 Shelby G.T. 350R

Owner: Mike Friedlander
Ann Arbor, MI

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen


R.C. FOGLE TROPHY
(Judge's Choice)

1930 Stutz 8 Cabriolet

Owner: William Snyder
Hudson, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

R.C. Fogle was active with this event as head judge and committee member from 1988 until his death. R.C. loved all types of automobiles. His vast collection remains today as proof. Able to find beauty in all, he could never limit himself to just one marque. His collection includes models from the 1920's to the 1960's and includes both American and European models.

This award is given in R.C.'s name, as Judge's Choice, to the outstanding car that represents both superior craftsmanship and style.


FOUNDER'S TROPHY
(Presented by Mrs. Helen Williams)

1926 Rolls-Royce P-I Piccadilly Roadster

Owner: Dr. Wellington C. Morton
Jacksonville, FL

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded by Mrs. Helen Williams, to the vehicle best exemplifying the spirit of the original Concours d'Elegance, an event for car enthusiasts who love to drive their cars.


PRESERVATION AWARD

1947 Delage D6 Guillore Cabriolet

Owner: Bob Siegfried
Cincinnati, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded to the vehicle which best represents the spirit of historical preservation for the enjoyment of the public.


JACK O'CONNOR TROPHY
BEST STYLED OPEN COACHWORK

1930 Duesenberg J Hibbard & Darrin Transformable Cabriolet

Owner: Timothy Durham
Indianapolis, IN

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

As one of the founders of this event, Jack O'Connor orchestrated the "car" part of the first shows. His contacts in the old car hobby ran broad and deep. Jack loved open cars. He owned well over 100 different cars, almost all convertibles or roadsters.

This award is given, in Jack O'Connor's name, to the open car that best represents his lifelong love of automobile style and elegance.


HOWARD RAPP AWARD
BEST PORSCHE

1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet

Owner: Tom & Ada Oerther
Cincinnati, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

Howard and Marian Rapp helped begin this event. Howard was the first car registration chairman and maintained that position for a number of years. He also solicited advertising and supported the event financially. Howard Rapp loved his 356 Porsches. He owned several during his life. Howard and his wife were very active members of the Porsche Club, traveling to many events over the years.

This award is given in Howard's name, not to a car, but to an owner who best exemplifies Rapp's rapture in the enjoyment of a Porsche.


E.P. LUNKEN TROPHY
BEST FERRARI

1966 Ferrari 275 GTS

Owner: Andrew Manganaro, MD
Xenia, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded to the best Ferrari in memory of Ebby Lunken, Ferrari racer, enthusiast and long time supporter of the Concours.


BEST PACKARD
(Presented by Citizen's Motor Car Company - America's Packard Museum)

1929 Packard 645 Sport Phaeton

Owner: Clay Cook
Erlanger, KY

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

This award is presented by the Citizen's Motor Car Company to an outstanding example of this historic marque.


SAMUEL ADAMS AWARD
MOST ELEGANT CLOSED COACHWORK

1952 Packard Pinin Farina Coupe

Owner: Carl & Narcelle Schneider
Eureka, CA

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

Samuel Adams Boston Beer Company has been an active sponsor of the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance.

Founders Jim Koch and father Charles Koch of Cincinnati, avid collectors of classic era automobiles, present the Samuel Adams Trophy to the most elegantly styled closed-car.


BEST BRITISH SPORTS CAR
(Presented by Dayton Wheel Concepts)

1936 S.S. 100 Jaguar

Owner: Don & Molly Marsh
Columbus, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

Being a manufacturer of new and restored historic wire wheels, Dayton Wire Wheel Products of Dayton, Ohio sponsors this trophy on behalf of the great British passion for the sports car.


DRIVERS AWARD
(Presented by Anonymous Donor)

1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Daytona Supercoupe

Owner: Ken Quintenz
Columbus, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen


BEST INTERIOR

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

Owner: Allen B. Dickerson
South Haven, MI

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.


OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
(Sponsored by Appletree Design Works)

1967 Eagle Patrick Petroleum Special

Owner: A.J. Watson & Dave Thomas
Indianapolis, IN

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.


WILLIAM HESS AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE

1958 Facel Vega G.T. Coupe

Owner: Roger Hicks
North Canton, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

Bill Hess' legacy with Hess & Eisenhardt is characterized by a dedication to design and building of custom automobiles. One of the most advanced stylists in the business, presidents, actors and kings chose his vehicles for their beauty and quality. He believed that a company that produced a quality product would endure.

It is for that accomplishment that this award is given for design excellence.


STEVE YATES AWARD
(Presented and Sponsored by the Sherman Family & Joyce Yates)

1970 Shelby G.T. 350

Owner: Gary Edmondson
Cincinnati, OH

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

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