The Artisan Award is given to the most significant, artistic automobile that is presented during the Saturday Artisan Tour. The Award is custom crafted by Starworks glass blowing experts.

Winner:
Car: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Owner: Ryals Cheek

Each year, the Sandhills Motoring Expo honors a person who has provided their support, efforts, and enthusiasm, designating them as Chairman of the Concours. The Chairman in turn, honors a significant car and owner on the show field by talking with select owners, discussing their car and background.

Winner:
Car: 1967 Porsche 911 S
Owner: Chip Perry

The Commissioner’s Award is awarded by the Expo Commissioner to the an outstanding vehicle and owner on the show field. The criteria includes the pedigree of the car, its impact on automotive history, how well it has been maintained, and how much the owner enjoys it.

Winner:
Car: 1941 Cadillac Series 62
Owner: Katharine Pate

The Hagerty Youth Award is awarded by our Hagerty Youth Judges. The Youth Judging Program invites children to step into the role of judges as they assess a select group of five, hand picked cars at the Concours in the Village. Guided by experts from Hagerty, youth judges have the opportunity to interact with car owners, inspect the magnificent machines up close, and ultimately select their favorites based on predetermined criteria.

Winner:
Car: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
Owner: Pattilee Berridge

The Knollwood Award, new for 2024, is awarded to the most popular car at our Saturday morning Airplanes & Automobiles event. This cars and coffee style event is held at the Moore County Airport, which was originally called Knollwood Airport and has historical significance.

Winner:
Car: 2020 McLaren 720S Spider
Owner: Duane Barlow

The Mayor’s Award is a time honored tradition where the Expo Chief Judge invites the Village of Pinehurst Mayor to select their favorite vehicle from the show field. This provides the Mayor the opportunity to meet with the car owners, discuss their vehicles, and of course see how well their car looks against the historic backdrop of the Village.

Winner:
Car: 1959 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite
Owner: Renee Jamison

The Most Significant American Car Award is awarded by the Concours Judges to an American made vehicle that encompasses and enshrines the essence of American automotive importance.

Winner:
Car: 1966 Shelby GT350
Owner: Don Whitehead

The Most Significant European Car Award is awarded by the Concours Judges to an European made vehicle that encompasses and enshrines the essence of European automotive importance.

Winner:
Car: 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk lll
Owner: Robert Guth

The Road Rally Champion is the Rally team that scores highest during the Saturday Rally. The Rally takes entrants on a 70+ mile course through the Sandhills region and entrants must use their keen powers of direction and observation to answer questions and point out landmarks along the route.

Winner:
Car: 2012 Porsche Cayenne
Driver: David Verchick
Navigator: Ben Verchick

The Road Rally Runner-Up is the Rally team that scores second highest during the Saturday Rally. The Rally takes entrants on a 70+ mile course through the Sandhills region and entrants must use their keen powers of direction and observation to answer questions and point out landmarks along the route.

Runner-Up:
Car: 2011 Porsche Boxter Speedster
Driver: Katelin Nierle
Navigator: Josh Offenheiser

The Spirit of Preservation Award is awarded to a vehicle that demonstrates originality and the owner’s deliberate efforts to preserve the car in a state that is consistent with how it left the factory.

Winner:
Car: 1980 Mercedez Benz 300D
Owner: Max Webber