2016 Ceremony Awards AN ITALIAN ICON: FERRARI— Competition, All Years (FF4) AN ITALIAN ICON: FERRARI— Supercars (FF5) AN ITALIAN ICON: FERRARI— Contemporary, 1995–Present (FF6)
SPECIALTY AWARDS WILL SHERMAN ART SHOW AWARDS Sponsor: Bill & Gayle Sherman Awards are presented to the artists as selected by the Art Show judges. Presentation: Bill & Gayle Sherman CINCINNATI MAYOR’S CUP One trophy, awarded on behalf of the Mayor of the City of Cincinnati. Presentation: Vice Mayor David Mann THE CARL H. LINDNER JR. TROPHY (BEST ROLLS-ROYCE / BENTLEY) Carl Lindner Jr. was a longtime supporter and sponsor of the Ault Park Concours d’Elegance and collector of Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles. This trophy is presented to honor Carl & Edyth Lindner. Presentation: Ed Lucas DRIVER’S AWARD Sponsor: Performance Alignment This trophy is awarded to the vehicle that is found to be the most desirable car to be driven on the day of the show. To be eligible, the owner must be willing to take the presenter for a drive in the chosen vehicle. Presentation: Dave Sheehy FOUNDER’S TROPHY One trophy, in honor of Mrs. Helen Williams, to the vehicle best exemplifying the spirit of the original Concours d’Elegance. Presentation: Mary Williams Clauder
racer, enthusiast, and longtime supporter of the Concours. This year, the trophy is awarded to the best of featured marque. Presentation: Ebby Lunken
R.C. FOGLE TROPHY (Judges’ Choice) R.C. Fogle was active with this event as head judge and committee member from 1988 until his passing. This award is given in R.C.’s name, as Judges’ Choice, to the outstanding car that represents both superior craftsmanship and style. Presentation: Mike Mereness & Fogle Family
SAMUEL ADAMS AWARD (Most Elegant Closed Coachwork) Sponsor: Boston Beer Company Samuel Adams Boston Beer Company, founder Jim Koch, and his late father, avid classic car collector Charles Koch, have actively supported the Ault Park Concours for many years. Boston Beer Company awards the Samuel Adams Trophy to the most elegantly styled closed car. Presentation: Ed Lucas
BEST BRITISH SPORTS CAR Sponsor: Dayton Wire Wheels Being a manufacturer of new and restored historic wire wheels, Dayton Wire Wheels sponsors this trophy on behalf of the great British passion for the sports car. Presentation: Ed Lucas
JIM IBOLD FIVA / HISTORIC VEHICLE ASSOCIATION PRESERVATION AWARD Sponsor: Historic Vehicle Association A. James Ibold, known to most of us as “Jimmie,” preserved and showed pre-war Alfa Romeo racing cars. This
award is sponsored by the Historic Vehicle Association, the North American affiliate of FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens), and is presented in Jimmie’s honor to the most well-preserved vehicle. Presentation: Jimmie Ibold
WILLIAM NIEMEYER TROPHY (Best Alfa Romeo) Sponsor: The Niemeyer Family One trophy awarded by the family to their favorite Alfa Romeo in memory and in honor of William Niemeyer. Presentation: The Niemeyer Family
AWARD FOR BEST INTERIOR Sponsor: Addison Auto Interiors One trophy awarded to the vehicle with the best interior as chosen by Jim Kowalczyk, owner of Addison Auto Interiors. Presentation: Ed Lucas
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING Sponsor: The Frantz Family One trophy awarded to the vehicle representing significant advancement in automotive engineering. Presentation: Rich Frantz
BILL HESS AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE Bill Hess’s legacy with Hess & Eisenhardt is characterized by a dedication to design and building of quality custom automobiles for presidents, actors, kings, and others who chose his vehicles for their beauty and quality. It is for that accomplishment that this award is given for design excellence. Presentation: Jane Hess Walker
2014 RON HALBAUER BEST JAGUAR TROPHY CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
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HOWARD RAPP AWARD (Best Porsche) Howard and Marian Rapp helped establish this event. This award is given in Howard’s name to the best Porsche. Presentation: Ed Lucas JACK O’CONNOR TROPHY (Best Style & Elegance, Open Coachwork) As one of the founders of this event, Jack O’Connor orchestrated the “car” part of the first shows. This award is given in Jack’s name to the car that represents the best style and elegance in an open car. Presentation: Ed Lucas E.P. LUNKEN TROPHY (Best Of Featured Marque) One trophy, awarded to the best Ferrari in memory of Ebby Lunken, noted Ferrari
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