Award Categories

Each year at "A Small Town Weekend," we celebrate the passion, craftsmanship, and dedication of classic car enthusiasts through our comprehensive awards program. From meticulously restored originals to creative custom builds, our awards recognize excellence across multiple categories. Awards are generously sponsored by local businesses and community supporters who share our love for automotive heritage.

Best in Show

The most prestigious award of the event, Best in Show recognizes the vehicle that exemplifies the highest level of excellence in restoration, presentation, and overall appeal. This award considers every aspect of the vehicle including authenticity, craftsmanship, condition, and visual impact. It represents the pinnacle achievement at "A Small Town Weekend."

Community Choice Awards

These special awards allow our community leaders and event attendees to recognize their favorite vehicles. Each award brings a unique perspective to the judging process:

Mayor's Choice

Selected by the Mayor of El Reno, this award recognizes a vehicle that represents the spirit of our community and captures the essence of small-town America.

City Manager's Choice

The City Manager's selection honors a vehicle that demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and represents the pride we take in our city.

Fire Department Choice

Our brave firefighters choose a vehicle that stands out for its bold character, vibrant presence, or special significance to the fire service community.

Sheriff's Choice

The County Sheriff selects a vehicle that embodies strength, style, and the classic American automotive spirit.

Police Department Choice

The El Reno Police Department chooses a vehicle that captures their attention with outstanding presentation and appeal.

Children's Choice

Young attendees vote for their favorite vehicle, often selecting the most colorful, unique, or fun car at the show. This award celebrates the joy and wonder that classic cars inspire in the next generation.

Excellence Awards

These awards recognize specific aspects of automotive excellence and craftsmanship:

Best Paint

Awarded to the vehicle with the most exceptional paint finish. Judges look for flawless application, mirror-like shine, creative color choices, and overall visual impact. This award celebrates the artistry of automotive painting.

Best Interior

Recognizes outstanding interior work including upholstery, dashboard restoration, carpet, headliner, and attention to detail. Whether factory-correct or custom, this award honors exceptional craftsmanship inside the vehicle.

Best Engine

Celebrates the most impressive engine presentation. Judges evaluate cleanliness, authenticity, correct details, chrome and polished components, and overall engine bay presentation. This award recognizes the mechanical artistry under the hood.

Brand Excellence

Celebrating the best examples from America's legendary automotive manufacturers:

Best Ford

Recognizes the finest Ford vehicle at the show, from classic Mustangs and Thunderbirds to iconic F-Series pickups and Model As. This award honors Ford's rich heritage in American automotive history.

Best GM (General Motors)

Awarded to the best General Motors vehicle, including Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac. Celebrates GM's diverse lineup and decades of automotive innovation.

Best Mopar

Honors the top Chrysler Corporation vehicle, including Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler brands. Recognizes the muscle car heritage and distinctive styling that made Mopar legendary.

Model-Specific Awards

Special recognition for iconic American models that have captured our hearts:

Perfect Pontiac

Celebrates the best Pontiac at the event, honoring the brand known for performance, innovation, and distinctive styling from GTOs to Trans Ams.

Favorite Camaro

Recognizes the top Chevrolet Camaro, from first-generation pony cars to later models, celebrating one of America's most beloved muscle cars.

Cherriest Chevelle

Awards the finest Chevrolet Chevelle, honoring the mid-size muscle car that became an icon of American performance and style.

Coolest Corvette

Celebrates America's sports car with an award for the most impressive Corvette, from vintage Stingrays to modern performance machines.

Marvelous Mustang

Honors the best Ford Mustang at the show, recognizing the pony car that started a revolution and remains an American icon.

Category Awards

These awards recognize specific styles and approaches to classic car ownership:

Choice Chevy Original

Awarded to Chevrolet vehicles maintained in original or factory-correct condition. Honors authenticity, preservation of original components, and respect for automotive history as Chevrolet intended.

Choice Chevy Modified

Recognizes Chevrolet vehicles with tasteful modifications and custom work. Celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of personalizing classic Chevys while respecting their heritage.

Choice Original Ford

Honors Ford vehicles preserved in original condition with factory-correct details and authentic components that maintain the vehicle's historical integrity.

Choice Modified Ford

Celebrates Ford vehicles enhanced with custom modifications, upgrades, and personalization that showcase creativity while honoring Ford heritage.

Original Mopar

Recognizes Mopar vehicles (Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler) maintained in original, unmodified condition with authentic factory components and specifications.

Best Pickup Lines

A fun category dedicated to classic pickup trucks. Recognizes the best truck at the show, from vintage work horses to custom haulers that have become American icons.

Favorite Orphan Vehicle

Celebrates vehicles from discontinued or defunct manufacturers like Studebaker, Hudson, Nash, AMC, and others. Honors those who preserve rare automotive history.

Special Interest

An award for unique, unusual, or particularly interesting vehicles that don't fit traditional categories but deserve recognition for their individuality and appeal.

Sweetest 60's

Recognizes the best vehicle from the 1960s, celebrating a decade that produced some of America's most iconic and desirable automobiles.

Ice Cream Man's Favorite Flavor

A whimsical and fun award category that recognizes a vehicle with standout visual appeal, unique character, or that simply brings joy to everyone who sees it.

Interested in Sponsoring an Award?

Each award category is generously sponsored by local businesses, community organizations, and individual supporters who help make "A Small Town Weekend" possible. These sponsors share our passion for classic cars and commitment to our community. Their support allows us to recognize excellence across dozens of categories and continue our tradition of giving back through charitable donations.

If you're interested in sponsoring an award category at our next event, please contact us to learn more about this opportunity to support El Reno's premier car show while promoting your business to thousands of attendees.