50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
PERPETUAL TROPHIES
TAHOE YACHT CLUB FOUNDATION PERPETUAL TROPHY HISTORY
Perpetual Trophies. The very word – “Perpetual” – enduring and unsurpassed, the continuing of tradition. Fulfilling a dream and receiving recognition which will remain an everlasting benchmark in boating history.
Concours dreams and achievements are validated with first, second and third-place awards “in class” and with the presentation of special Perpetual trophies going to the most meticulously-restored, highest-point boats. Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation now has 17 of these special trophies made possible by the generous assistance of endowers, many who have competed and won their own share of precious “Concours silver, crystal, and mahogany” over the past 50 years of this event.
We invite you to learn more about Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation’s Perpetual Trophies, their history and their winners, by clicking on the listings below.
OVERALL BEST OF SHOW - THE JORDY CARLTON MEMORIAL
This is the Jordy Carlton Memorial Vintage Boat Perpetual Trophy. In 1973, Ed Grebitus, William Lyon, Burton Olson, Peter Carey, and Georgann Beckett presented this trophy in memory of their friend, Jordy Carlton. The winner of this award is decided by the Judging Committee on such qualities as authenticity of equipment, cleanliness, presentation, overall condition with consideration for age, and the judged point total.
1973 Gerard Davis Hey There V
1974 Paul D’Anneo Cathedral
1975 R. Stanley Donner, Baby Skipalong
1976 Owen Owens Comet
1977 J. Wilbur Miller Dork
1978 Owen Owens Comet
1979 Kathryn Wheeler Ollag
1980 John Mozart Ashley
1981 John Mozart Patty Sue
1982 Sal Scurti Just Right
1983 Brett Schinnerer 40 Carats
1984 Gary Wheeler Guth-A-Win-Ga II
1985 Dan & Joan Hauserman Woodmere
1986 Robert Tindle Sentamental Journey
1987 Steven A. Lapkin Aurora
1988 Bruce & Gayle Sevier Moonshine
1989 Doug & Pam Elmore Campaigner
1990 Doug & Pam Elmore Challenger
1991 Larry & Jamie Ginsburg Worth Its Wait
1992 John Wickland Stardust
1993 Bob & Nancy Cunningham / George & Clare Schmitt Whiskey
1994 William Kartozian Miss Lakeside
1995 Bob & Nancy Cunningham Miss Tahoe
1996 Marshall Kraus Orange Crate
1997 Paul & Jackie Mehus Eagle Mountain
1998 Tom & Polly Bredt Shooting Star
1999 Don & Suzanne Smith Sierra Sue
2000 Dave & Lynn Olson Lynnosine
2001 Jim & Sandy Heffernan Munchkin
2002 Jeff & Linda Peterson Steinway
2003 Steven Lapkin & Andrew Lapkin Quattro
2004 Tim & Laura Robinson Eleventh Hour
2005 Mike & Becky Siegel Little Lady
2006 Steven A. Lapkin Seneca
2007 John Russell & Mary Fellows Truant II
2008 Jack & Linda Bingham Jack-n-Lynn
2009 Martin Feletto Typhoon
2010 Jun Morris Miss Lucy
2011 Jonathan & Jean Trevillyan Jean Ann
2012 David and Diane Paul Tiger
2013 Stephen and Janice Hamill Big Boy
2014 Gary & Cathy Lyons Everan Zephyr
2015 Robinson / Elles / Dullam / Wright Evangeline
2016 Bob & Madeline Mount Touch of Glass
2017 Dr. J Craig Venter Midnight Thunder
2018 Steve & Beth Marini Tramonto
2019 John & Kathy Danhakl Lifetime
2022 Stephen & Janice Hamill Stardust
2023 Jason Anderlite Perlita Too
MOST ELEGANT BOAT OF SHOW
This award is given to the boat in the show that was subjectivly judged to be the “Most Elegant” by the Judging Committee and the Trophy Committee. This new trophy piece was endowed by Barbara Brown and Patty Sue Mozart in 2002 and came with a beautiful perpetual trophy base. These two TYC ladies selected, designed, and created this stunning crystal piece. This topic and the original trophy piece was originated by California Classic Boats in 1983
1983 Dick Clarke Margarita
1984 Owen Owens Comet
1985 Buzz & Joan Gibb Thunderbird
1986 Steven Lapkin Aurora
1987 Bill Paton Horace
1988 Hal Orchard Teaser
1989 Carl & Sheby Best Shelizalou
1990 Doug & Pam Elmore Challenger
1991 Not Awarded
1992 Jim & Shelly Rauzy Shelly R
1993 Steve & Marilee Hamilton Mad Wilmar
1994 Roy Domke Tuxedo Taxi
1995 Chuck & Lynn Schwager Red Arrow
1996 Richard Grand Ponder
1997 Philip Sharples Miss Columbia
1998 Steven A. Lapkin Aurora
1999 David & Lynn Olson Static
2000 Ron Nichols & Cheryl Shields Il Compromesso
2001 Arlen & Marie Nelson Queen Mother
2002 Steven Merrill Commanche
2003 Jim & Mickey Gregory Another Summer
2004 Manuel Mundschenk & Ann Schofield Wascana
2005 Rick & Betty Brown Aloha Betty
2006 Bill & Tish Kartozian Frolic
2007 Laurie & Anita Dowsett Hapike
2008 Tom & Dottie Batchelor Pink Hour
2009 Lee Anderson Rebel
2010 Paul & Jackie Mehus Sonata
2011 Wiliam and Susan Parker Merganser
2012 Barry Becker Blair – Barry
2013 James and Sondra Wright Topper
2014 Al Engel A.K.S.
2015 Lee and Sandy Chase Mountain Lyon
2016 Dave Olson Thunderchick
2017 Thunderbird Preservation Society of Incline Village Thunderbird
2018 Stephen & Janice Hamill Big Boy
2019 Fred Patterson Carolyn
2022 Chris & Laura Maloney Windswept
2023 Thomas & Ann Malko Inevitable
BEST ENGINE OF SHOW
This trophy is awarded to that boat containing, in the opinion of the Judging Committee, the “best engine” of the show. This is a subjectively decided award. This award honors the late Joe “Red” Frey, a master mechanic at Sierra Boat Company for many years. This trophy was endowed in 2001 by Dave & Lynn Olson. This is a new trophy piece, similar to the one originated by Sierra Boat Company in 1992.
1992 Tony Brown Blind Faith
1993 Steve Hamilton Mad Wilmar
1994 William Kartozian Miss Lakeside
1995 Bob & Nancy Cunningham Miss Tahoe
1996 Tom Turner Kathryn
1997 James Koch Miss Catalina V
1998 Tom & Polly Bredt Shooting Star
1999 Dave & Lynn Olson Static
2000 Dave & Lynn Olson Lynnosine
2001 Doug & Pam Elmore Viking
2002 Jim & Linda Gordon America
2003 Steven A. Lapkin Redskin
2004 Darryl Wagner Pure Heaven
2005 Dennis & Laurie Gibbs Sea Flow II
2006 Jeff & Linda Peterson Steinway
2007 David Wright & Mike Grannis Apache II
2008 Edward & Deborah Scott Baby Skipalong
2009 Mary Fellows & John Russell Truant II
2010 Lee & Sandy Chase Mountain Lyon
2011 The Vento Family Liberty
2012 Russell Hagen ‘S a Gem
2013 James & Sondra Wright Topper
2014 Dr. Ken Muscatel Miss Detriot III
2015 Stephen & Janice Hammill Big Boy
2016 Dana & Patti Mecum Miss Arrowhead
2017 Dr. J Craig Venter Midnight Thunder
2018 Brett & Jodie Sargent Finitio
2019 Dan Arena Notre Dame
2022 Steven Martini Redskin
2023 Steve & Janice Hamill Stardust
BEST CENTURY OF SHOW
This trophy is awarded to that Century that qualifies on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. Endowed by Dick & Louise Werner in 2002. The trophy piece was made by Tim Robinson and Jim Fentress in 2000 and donated to the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation.
2000 Dick & Louise Werner Sweet Louise
2001 Jim & Steve Fentress Sweetwater
2002 Dick & Louise Werner Sweet Louise
2003 Ross Hansen Mia Amore
2004 Tom & Marie O’Rourke Sun Tripper II
2005 Scott Bryant Terralina
2006 Bob & Carol Coates Fireball
2007 Scott Bryant Alina B
2008 Michael & Irene Friedman Sweetwater
2009-2010 Not Awarded
2011 Ted & Marliouise Brayer O Wood i
2012 Dick & Louise Werner Jazzy Lady
2013 Not Awarded
2014 Roy & Naomi Bruce Sweet Water
2015 Roy & Naomi Bruce Sweet Water
2016 Not Awarded
2017 Allan Thomas Sweet Water
2018 Jim & Gail Wood & Glory
2019 Allen Thomas Sweet Water
2022 Not Awarded
2023 Allen & Donna Thomas Sweet Water
BEST HACKER CRAFT OF SHOW
This Trophy is awarded to that Hacker Craft boat that qualifies on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. Endowed by Tom & Polly Bredt in 2001 with this new trophy piece.
1993 Owen Owens Family Comet
1994 Steven Merrill Commanche
1995 Buzz & Joan Gibb Thunderbird
1996 Doug & Pam Elmore Rebel
1997 Not Awarded
1998 Tom & Polly Bredt Shooting Star
1999 Michael & Diana Hagan Edward II
2000 Stuart & Joyce Johnston Bootlegger
2001 David Volkmann Wiffenpoof
2002 Jeff & Linda Peterson Steinway
2003 Bill & Mary Jo Shepherd Apache
2004 Dan & Devon Morehead Lucifer
2005 Dan & Devon Morehead Edward II
2006 Not Awarded
2007 Martin Feletto Typhoon
2008 Not Awarded
2009 Martin Feletto Typhoon
2010 Douglas & Pamela Elmore Houston Girl
2011 – 2014 Not Awarded
2015 Kenneth Muscatel My Sweetie John Francis
2017 Not Awarded
2018 Steven Merrill Comanche
BEST CHRIS-CRAFT OF SHOW
This trophy is awarded to that Chris-Craft boat that qualifies on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. Endowed in 2001 by Kirk & Julie Pumphrey, with a new trophy piece. This topic and original trophy was originated in 1992 by Ed Grebitus.
1992 John Wickland Stardust
1993 Steve Hamilton Mad Wilmar
1994 Roy Domke Tuxedo Taxi
1995 Wilbur Miller Part Two
1996 Kirk & Julie Pumphrey Phantasy III
1997 Kelly Bane Miss Tahoe III
1998 Tom Grossman Sierra Sunrise
1999 Kirk & Julie Pumphrey Phantasy III
2000 Barry & Jenny Ludwig Spirit
2001 Ted & Ellen Graves Solitude
2002 Terry & Bobbie Feist Single Malt
2003 Stephen & Cheryl Caplan Lollipop
2004 Kevin Wright Ski Biscuit
2005 Ralph & Bonnie Wallen Quiver
2006 Roland & Dianne Clark Madera
2007 Alan Schinnerer Miss Arrowhead
2008 Jack & Linda Bingham Jack ‘n’ Lynn
2009 John & Judy McManus Annabelle
2010 Craig Brewster Serpent
2011 Bryan & Kara Turner Material Girl
2012 Chuck & Kathy Michel Daisy
2013 James & Sondra Wright Hijacker
2014 Bill & Nancy Kehoe Big Duck
2015 Mark Walick Les’n Learned
2016 Allan Thomas Rascal
2017 Connor & Miles Kashyap Knock on Wood
2018 Bill & Nancy Kehoe Wood Duck
2019 Wayne Barker Class of ’66
2022 Jack & Judy Day MacManus Annabelle
2023 Dean Bailey Capriccioso
BEST GAR WOOD OF SHOW
This trophy is awarded to that Gar Wood boat that qualifies on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. The trophy and topic was originated in 1989 by Bill Breuner in memory of his friend, the late Herb Obexer.
1989 Jack Schropp Midnight Thunder
1990 Doug & Pam Elmore Challenger
1991 John Kearns Toss
1992 Bill & Judy Timken Snow Water
1993 Short Wheeler Kathryn 1994 William F. Cronk Liberty
1995 Bob & Nancy Cunningham Miss Tahoe
1996 James & Annie Lane Tiny Dancer
1997 Bruce & Jerry Penman Tahoe Tessie
1998 Jim & Linda Gordon Freedom
1999 Don & Suzanne Smith Sierra Sue 2000 Dave & Lynn Olson Lynnosine 2001 Jim & Sandy Heffernan Munchkin
2002 Bill & Olga Keever Hae Dae III
2003 John Pencer Scallywag
2004 Bill & Olga Keever Hae Dae III
2005 Bruce & Jerry Penman Tahoe Tessie
2006 Eric & Mary Drew Charlie’s Gar
2007 John Russell & Mary Fellows Truant II
2008-09 Not Awarded
2010 Bill & Nancy Kehoe Top Duck
2011 Jonathan & Jean Trevillyan Jean Ann
2012 Not Awarded
2013 Stephen and Janice Hamil Big Boy
2014 Dr. J. Craig Venter Midnight Thunder
2015 Not Awarded
2016 George & Melodee French Cracker Jack
2017 Not Awarded
2018 Not Awarded
2019 Not Awarded
2022 Eric Lang Fireball
2023 Jimmy Lane Tiny Dancer
BEST RIVA OF SHOW
This trophy is awarded to that Riva boat that qualifies on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water.
1992 Ed Thirkell Circe III
1993 Ed Thirkell Circe III
1994 Carl Arnold Sky Rocks
1995 Ed Thirkell Circe III
1996 Nancy Mueller Nancy
1997 Not Awarded
1998 Robert & Judy Swanson Justamere
1999 Ruth Lapkin & Andrew Lapkin Ciao Tahoe
2000-2002 Not Awarded
2003 William & Gayle Robotham Teresa
2004 Tom & Cyndee Strauss Laura
2005 Dirk & Jan Reed Ciara
2006 Dirk & Jan Reed Alcazar II
2007 David & Diane Paul Saphir II
2008 Dirk & Jan Reed Alcazar II
2009 Paul & Deborah Selak Mia Basillissa
2010 Not Awarded
2011 Dirk Reed Ciara
2012 Dale & Donnna Reynolds Bella Donna
2013 David and Diane Paul Spahir II
2014 William & Gayle Robotham Teresa
2015 John & Allyson Fryhfoff Lunadanza 2016 Jeffery & Linda Peterson Portofino
2017 Edward Grammens Natali
2018 Steve & Beth Marini Tramonto
2019 Not Awarded
2022 Martin Feletto Renegade III
2023 Jason Anderlite Perlita Too
BEST MARQUE CLASS OF SHOW
This trophy is awarded to that Marque Class boat on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. This trophy piece was new and endowed in 2001 by Bill Keever, Dave Olson, and George Schmitt in memory of their good friend Bob Cunningham. This trophy and topic were originated by the late Wilbur Miller in 1990.
1990 Doug & Pam Elmore Challenger “Gentlemen’s Race Boats”
1991 Paul & Jackie Mehus Sassy
1992 Doug & Pam Elmore Hickory “Lakers & Launches”
1993 Bud Besche So Rare “Pre-War Runabouts”
1994 Doug & Pam Elmore Challenger “Triple-Cockpit Runabouts”
1995 Buzz & Joan Gibb Tallac “Gar Wood”
1996 Marshall & Nancy Kraus Orange Crate “West Coast Boats”
1997 William Kartozian Miss Lakeside “Best over 23′ ”
1998 Roy & Mimi Domke Tuxedo Taxi “Sedans & Cruisers”
1999 Dick Clarke & Doug Elmore Rainbow III “Antique Race Boats”
2000 Dick & Louise Werner Sweet Louise “Century”
2001 Ted & Ellen Graves Solitude “Chris Craft”
2002 Jeff & Linda Peterson Steinway “Hacker Craft”
2003 Ned & Carol Spieker Andiamo “Riva”
2004 Reid Dennis Heigh-Ho II “The Boats of Tahoe”
2005 Paul & Jackie Mehus Sassy “Fins of the Fabulous 1950s”
2006 John & Mary Lahti Cracker Barrel “Boats of the ’40s”
2007 John Russell & Mary Fellows Truant II “Boats of the 1930s”
2008 Bernard & Carol Atkinson Oh Danny Boy “Boats of the 1920s”
2009 Jim & Marcia Piper Snazzy “Blonde Deck Runabouts”
2010 (1) Craig Brewster Serpent “Classic Fiberglass”
2010 (2) Dan and Casey Arena Barracuda “Classic Fiberglass”
2011 Jonathan & Jean Trevillyan Jean Ann “Gar Wood”
2012 David & Diane Paul Tiger “Riva Aquarama”
2013 Brian and Tim Robinson Nervous “Alan Furth Collection”
2014 Jack & Judy McManus Annabelle “Barrellback”
2015 Robinson / Elles / Dullam / Wright Evangeline “Vintage V12 Engines”
2016 Ed Alexander Happy Days “Chris-Craft Racing Runabouts 1936 – 1954”
2017 Derk Brill Fin & Tonic “Classic Utilities”
2018 Ed & Deborah Scott Orange Crate “Original Tahoe Boats”
2019 Kenneth Muscatel My Sweetie John Francis “John L. Hacker Boats”
2022 Stephen & Janice Hamill Stardust “100 Years of Chris-Craft”
2023 Peter & Jackie George Honeh II “Boats of the 1960s”
BEST OF SHOW OVER 23 FEET
This Trophy is awarded to that boat that is over 23 feet in length on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. This trophy piece was new and endowed in 2001 by Paul & Jackie Mehus. This trophy and topic were originated by Hugh Harris in 1990.
1990 Carl & Shelby Best Shelizalou
1991 Al Shinnerer Miss Arrowhead
1992 William Robotham Canadienne
1993 William Cronk Liberty
1994 William Kartozian Miss Lakeside
1995 Paul Walker Leading Lady
1996 Tim & Kimberly Aikenhead Kemah II
1997 James Koch Miss Catalina V
1998 Steven A. Lapkin Aurora
1999 Don & Suzanne Smith Sierra Sue
2000 Dave & Lynn Olson Lynnosine
2001 Doug & Pam Elmore Viking
2002 Jeff & Linda Peterson Steinway
2003 Dave & Georgette Powers Early Times
2004 Doug & Pamela Elmore Challenger
2005 Lee & Sandy Chase Mountain Lyon
2006-09 Not Awarded
2010 Klondike
2011 Reid Dennis Heigh-Ho II
2012 & 2013 Not Awarded
2014 DJ. J. Craig Venter Midnight Thunder
2015 Not Awarded
2016 Jeffery & Linda Peterson Portofino
2017 Not Awarded
2018 Not Awarded
2019 Not Awarded
2022 Jeff O’Neill & Joel Gott Miss Tahoe
BEST OF SHOW UNDER 23 FEET
This trophy is awarded to that boat that is under 23 feet in length on a high point basis with other judging considerations as regards fit and finish and overall presentation as it appears in the water. This trophy piece was new and endowed in 2001 by Bill & Judy Timken. This trophy and topic were originated by Ying Jones in 1987.
1987 Chris & Trish Eden Slo-Mo-Shun III
1988 Bruce & Gayle Sevier Moonshine
1989 Claburn “Ying” Jones Tah-Ga-Yin-Ga
1990 Ginny Furth Santanta
1991 Dave Wright Splash of Life
1992 Bill Breuner Miss Tessa
1993 Marshall Kraus Orange Crate
1994 Dave Wright Wings
1995 Tom & Polly Bredt In The Mood
1996 Bill & Jane Forbes Wawassee
1997 Paul & Jackie Mehus Eagle Mountain
1998 Kirk & Julie Pumphrey Phantasy III
1999 John & Diane Matzen Flash
2000 Cary & Linda Colbert Guinness
2001 Jim & Sandy Heffernan Munchkin
2002 Dick & Louise Werner Sweet Louise
2003 John Russell & Mary Fellows Mary Sunshine
2004 Greg & Lori Stitt Sliver
2005 Jared Hein Miss Lulu II
2006 Roland & Dianne Clark Madera
2007 Stephen & Cheryl Caplan Lollipop
2008 David & Tamara Lyon Miss Puddle Duck
2009 Jim & Marcia Piper Snazzy
2010 Not Awarded
2011 Kirk & Julie Pumphrey Phantasy II
2012 Mike Davis Hungry Blonde
2013 John & Mary Fellows Russell Mary Sunshine
2014 Not Awarded
2015 Derk Brill Fin & Tonic
2016 Not Awarded
2017 Dan & Casey Arena Sportster
2018 Charlie & Sandy Williams Jelly Bean
2019 Bob & Madeline Mount 620
2022 Martin Feletto Renegade III
2023 George Bassett Marigold
THUNDERBIRD PERPETUAL TROPHY
This award is given to that “Most Unique Boat” of the show on a subjective basis, decided by the Judging Committee, the crew of the Thunderbird, and the Trophy Committee, in concert. If the three parties cannot agree, the trophy will not be awarded. This trophy was endowed in 2001 by Joan Gibb. The original trophy piece from 1984 stands as is.
1984 Owen Owens Comet
1985 Paul D’Anneo Cathedral
1986 Chris & Trish Eden Glen Ellen
1987 Chris & Trish Eden Slo-Mo-Shun
1988 Hal Orchard Teaser
1989 Stan Hiller Wha Cha Ma Cal It
1990 Glory Beall Loon
1991 Beth Kessler Carnival
1992 James Rauzy Shelly R
1993 Short Wheeler Kathryn
1994 Hanst Family Stacey Lynn
1995 Bob & Paula Boldt Big Sky
1996 Harvey Wilson C-Car
1997 Philip Sharples Miss Columbia GI
1998 Tom & Juliene Williams Miss Comet
1999 Ike Kielgass Mercury H-11
2000 Burton Allen Kebe
2001 Dave & Lynn Olson Teaser
2002 Doug & Pam Elmore Rainbow III
2003 Dave & Lynn Olson Thunderchick
2004 Howard & Judy Guild White Smoke
2005 Dan & Casey Arena No Name
2006 Dick & Louise Werner A-7
2014 Billy Bea II
2008 Gil & Jenny Amoroso Tomahawk
2009 Andrew Triano Hornet
2011 Daniel Morehead Challenger
2012 OSKI III
2013 Strictly Business
2014 Dr. Ken Muscatel Hurricane IV
2015 Ned Spieker Hornet II
2016 Terry & Carol Clapham Leading Lady
2017 The Johnson Family Mary Bryte
2018 Dan & Alicia Diehl Bella Vita
BEST PROFESSIONAL RESTORER
This award is given to that professional restorer, decided subjectively by the Judging Committee, the Trophy Committee, and the Lapkin family, in concert, to be the year’s best. If there is no agreement between the three parties, the trophy will not be awarded. This trophy was endowed by the Lapkin family in 2001, with continuation of the original trophy piece that was originally presented by the late Bud Lapkin in honor of his good friend, the late Alan Furth, in 1993. By agreement, the master of ceremonies at the Awards Ceremony will speak of the Bud Lapkin / Alan Furth history.
1993 Tony Brown
1994 Sierra Boat Company
1995 Paul Mehus – Vintage Marine
1996 Sierra Boat Company
1997 Paul Mehus – Vintage Marine Eagle Mountain
1998 Tony Brown – Western Runabouts Shooting Star 1999 Roy Domke – Runabout Reflections Whirlwind
2000 Dave Wright – Wright Restoration Guinness
2001 Dave Lobb – Northwest Classic Boats Munchkin
2002 Jim Senior – Senior Boat Works Steinway
2003 Anselmo Vigani – Quattro
2004 Sierra Boat Company Dispatch
2005 Jim Blake Little Lady
2006 Dave Lobb & Greg Rudloff – Northwest Classic Boats
2007 Todd Jeffery Truant II
2008 Dave Lobb – Northwest Classic Boats
2009 Dave Wright – Wright Restoration Typhoon
2010 Ken Kreutzfeld Miss Lucy
2011 Tim & Brian Robinson- Robinson Restoration Jean Ann
2012 Dan Nelson – Nelson Boatworks Hungry Blonde
2013 Mike Green – Maritime Classics of Traverse City Michigan Topper and Hijacker
2014 McCall Boat Works
2014 Not Awarded
2015 Not Awarded
2016 Van Dam / John Lahti / Ralph Wallen Touch of Glass
2017 – Northwest Classic Boats
2018 – Northwest Classic Boats
2019 – Don Hardy Lifetime
2022 –Sierra Boat Company Stardust
BEST NON-PROFESSIONAL RESTORER
This trophy is awarded to that best Non-Professional restoration, on a subjective basis, decided by the Judging Committee and the Trophy Committee, in concert. If the two parties do not agree, the trophy shall not be awarded. Endowed by Stephen Lind with a new trophy piece in 2001. Original trophy and topic were the Ross Beall Perpetual Hi-Point Award.
1975 Stan Hiller Sheecog
1976 Stan Hiller Sheecog
1977 Wilbur Miller Dork
1978-1980 Not Awarded
1981 Stromer Charly O Too
1982 Graham Yesterday
1983 Gustafson My Borjan
1984 Erickson Torpedo II
1985 D’Anneo Wren
1986 Chris Eden Glen Ellen
1987 Tavernier Wicket
1988 Hal Orchard Teaser
1989 Bruce Sevier Moonshine
1990 Bob & Charlene Engle
1991 Don Veihmeyer Little Slam
1992 Dave Wright Tahoe Lady
1993 Dick Brown Black Arrow
1994 Magruder / Foote Fifty / Fifty
1995 Lee Chase My Girl
1996 Tim & Laura Robinson Empress
1997 Marty Feletto Lipstick
1998 Kelly Bane Miss Tahoe II
1999 Jan & Kim Sluchak My Blue Heaven
2000 Joseph Venturino No Name
2001 Ken & Sandra Bakke ’59 Al Dzine
2002 Terry & Bobbie Fiest Single Malt
2003 John & Michelle Schei Shazam
2004 Bob Marshall & Carolyn Ishii Katie-Boo
2005 Dave & Shauna Triano Faster, Faster!
2006 William & Nancy Kehoe Lil’ Duck
2007 Jack & Marlys Greenhalgh Angelica
2008 Jack & Linda Bingham Jack ‘n’ Lynn 2009 Nancy Bartolomei & Rich Fisher Knock on Wood
2010 Bill & Nancy Kehoe Top Duck
2011 Lee and Sandy Chase Mountain Lyon
2012 Jerry & Charlene Appel Y.P.
2013 Bob & Nikki Robertson Sweet and Low
2014 Bill & Nancy Kehoe Big Duck
2015 City of Martinez Joltin’ Joe
2016 Not Awarded
2017 Not Awarded
2018 Dan & Alicia Diehl Bella Vista
2019 Not Awarded
2022 Gordan Kirland Pinks
DICK CLARKE PERPETUAL TROPHY
This award is presented to that person who best perpetuates Concours standards and concepts. The winner is chosen by the Judging and Trophy Committees, and Steve Lapkin who endowed the trophy in 2002 in honor of his good friend, the late Dick Clarke, long-time vice president and general manager of Sierra Boat Company.
1991 Clayburn Jones Tah-Gah-Yin-Ga
1992 Roy Dryer Strictly Business
1993 Marshall Kraus Orange Crate
1994 Paul Mehus Viking
1995 David Armitage Loan Sum
1996 Paul Mehus Eagle Mountain
1997 Ben & Louise Lowell Louise
1998 Harold & Bonnie Jean Smith Prehobany
1999 James & Linda Gordon Freedom
2000-2002 Not Awarded
2003 Paul Mehus
2004 Al Schinnerer
2005 Doug Elmore
2006 Don Veihmeyer
2007 John Baird
2008 Pat Bagan
2009 Doug Elmore
2010 Randy Walker
2011 Kelly Bane
2012 Dave Olson
2013 Bernie Atkinson
2014 Paul Walker
2015 Tony Brown
2016 Bob Boldt
2017 Buzz and Joan Gibb
2018 Rich Stout
2019 Sarah Obexer
2022 Gloria Beall
2023 Jimmy Lane
BEST ORIGINAL TAHOE BOAT
This is a subjective award. The trophy piece and topic were presented and endowed by the Owen Owens Family in 2003. The winning boat is selected by the collaboration of the Owens family, the Judging Committee, and the Trophy Committee. There must be sufficient documentation to show that the winning boat was originally commissioned, sold new, and delivered new for immediate use on Lake Tahoe. An Original Tahoe Boat would be one that was delivered new from the factory / builder to Lake Tahoe with no stops on the way.
2003 Tahoe Maritime Museum Lemme Go First
2004 Ted & Irene Jenny Orange Crate
2005 John Russell & Mary Fellows Queen Mary
2006 Ted & Iren Jenny Orange Crate
2007 Bill & Mary Jo Hutchens Hornet II
2008 Ted & Irene Jenny Orange Crate
2009 Dave & Linda Wright Apache II
2010 Dan Best II B-B II
2011 Bill & Olga Keever Hae Dae III
2012 Tahoe Maritime Museum Miss Tahoe
2013 Ed & Deborah Scott Orange Crate
2014 Jon Warner Timeout
2015 Chuck & Kathy Michel Candy
2016 Kim Stearns H.M.S. Pinafore
2017 John & Kathy Danhaki Mad Men
2018 Ed & Deborah Scott Orange Crate “Original Tahoe Boats”
2019 Bill Moore Sweet Sixteen
2022 Jeff O’Neill & Joel Gott Miss Tahoe
2023 Chuck & Kathy Michel No Name Cobra
MOST HISTORIC BOAT OF SHOW - TAHOE MARITIME CENTER
Introduced in 2018, this award is based on historical information presented by the owners and evaluated by representatives from Tahoe Maritime Center, and the Boldt and Kashyap families. This trophy is endowed by the Boldt and Kashyap familes.
2018 Barbara D’Anneo Cathedral
2019 Thunderbird Preservation Society of Incline Village Thunderbird
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
This trophy is awarded according to balloting from the public attending the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance. The most votes determine the winner. The Northern California / Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society endowed this trophy in 2002. It is believed that the late Glenn Wilson, a strong personality in the Tahoe Yacht Club, originated this trophy in the name of the new, at that time, Lake Tahoe Chapter of the ACBS in 1984, later changing its name to the Northern California / Lake Tahoe Chapter. The winning boat for this award is announced and awarded at the end of the last day of the Concours. The inscription on the trophy piece still reads, The Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.
1985 Dan & Joan Hauserman Woodmere
1986 Alan & Ginny Furth Canadienne
1987 Ginny Furth Oski III
1988 Alan & Ginny Furth Tallac
1989 Carl & Shelby Best Shelizalou
1990 Carl & Shelby Best Shelizalou
1991 Larry & Jamie Ginsburg Worth Its Wait
1992 Jim & Shelly Rauzy Shelly R
1993 Jim & Shelly Rauzy Shelly R
1994 Bob & Paula Boldt Big Sky
1995 Chuck & Lynn Schwager Red Arrow
1996 Bob & Paula Boldt Big Sky
1997 Bob & Paula Boldt Big Sky
1998 Bob & Paula Boldt Big Sky
1999 Jeff & Carolyn Jones Alpha Z
2000 Burton Allen Kebe
2001 Bob & Paula Boldt Big Sky
2002 Joel & Debbie Castro Banshee
2003 Wes & Janet Selvidge Sunken Treasure
2004 Joel & Debbie Castro Banshee
2005 John & Michelle Schei Shazam
2006 Tom & Karine Mendenhall Tomahawk
2007 David & Deborah Clark Billy Bea II
2008 Tom & Dottie Batchelor Pink Hour
2009 Andrew Triano Hornet
2010 Andrew Triano Hornet
2011 Franc Casey Miss Demeanor
2012 Will Stout Rumrunner
2013 Ed & Deborah Scott Saga
2014 Big Sky
2015 Derk Brill Fin & Tonic
2016 Bill & Mary Jo Hutchens Split Second
2017 John Wickland La Dolce Riva
2018 Bill & Mary Jo Hutchens Split Second
2019 Ed Scott & Deborah Saga
2022 Gotta Woody
2023 Bob & Ellen Swensen Tucker
RESULTS BY YEAR
THE POINT SYSTEM
The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance strives to raise the bar each year, earning its reputation as the most prestigious boat show in North America. The show uses its own 100-point system. Each boat is judged on its own merit and multiple 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards can be won in each class. Boats are compared to each other when selecting Perpetual Awards. The collective goal is to reward those who have restored their boats to the authenticity and standard as they appeared when they were shipped from the factory.
Concours Chief Judge Terry Fiest stresses three things:
- Judge what is in front of you today – not what it used to be or might be one day.
- Base your decisions on what you know to be true – not what you think you know. Facts are verifiable, opinions are just that – opinions.
- This should be fun for all involved! After all, at the end of the day it’s just a “boat show.” One of the best in the country, but still just a boat show.
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