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THE BIG “B” AWARDS

World’s Most Beautiful Custom, H.A. Bagdasarian Memorial Award

2023 Bagdasarian Memorial "World's Most Beautiful Custom"

$500.00, Trophy, & name on the 8’ Perpetual Trophy. Award is given to a custom from 1936 to the present that features a silhouette change, Including chopped, channeled and/or sectioned. The winner will be selected by the family of H.A.Bagdasarian. This is the first of the four “Big B” awards.

1991 Harold Olsen 1946 Chevrolet
1992 David Gonsales 1951 Mercury
1993 Bob Cecchini 1957 Chevroelt
1994 K.C. Spurlock 1949 Mercury
1995 Rick Dore 1953 Buick
1996 David Fagundes 1949 Mercury
1997 Richard Zocchi 1956 Lincoln
1998 John D’Agostino 1953 Cadilac
1999 Andre Vendzuhs 1949 Mercury
2000 Val & Gar Thompkins 1959 Cadillac
2001 Myrna Bozarth 1957 Oldsmobile
2002 Dean Bryant 1954 Mercury
2003 Dean Bryant 1972 Cadillac
2004 Richard Zocchi 1960 Oldsmobile
2005 Robert Wolf 1948 Buick
2006 Steve Frediani 1951 Ford
2007 Tom Kowalski 1951 Mercury
2008 Bruno Gianoncelli 1950 Mercury
2009 Scott Bonowski 1950 Mercury Two Door
2009 JF Launer 1955 Chrysler
2010 Mike Gray 1959 Lincoln
2011 Doug Beattie 1940 Ford
2012 James Hetfield 1937 Lincoln
2013 Justin Hills 1960 Dodge Dart
2014 Charles Spencer 1940 Ford
2015 John D’Agostino 1968 Buick
2016 Jack Kiely 1940 Mercury
2017 Bruce Wanta 1936 Packarg Roadster
2018 Clifford Mattis 1941 Buick Sedanette
2019 Steve Pierce 1940 Buick Super
2020 Bob Dron 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline
2022 Jerry Logan 1941 Packard
2023 Ray Poletti 1940 Lincoln Zephyr

Sam Barris Memorial Award

2023 Sam Barris Memorial Award

$500 & the Barris Cup. Vehicle with the best metal work, alignment of body panels, and paint. Must be an all-metal body. Chosen by the Barris family. This is the second of the four “Big B” awards.

1968 Jo Jo Mosesian 1929 Ford Pickup
1969 Elmer Hubacher 1967 Cadillac
1970 Paul Lohrey 1934 Ford pickup
1971 Dr. Vincent Hawkins 1937 Ford Pickup
1972 Ralph Arias 1932 Ford
1973 Bill Roach 1940 Ford Sedan
1974 Bonnie Lohrey 1932 Ford Coupe
1975 Dick Bertolucci 1938 Chevrolet Coupe
1976 Ricahrd Zocchi 1950 Mercury
1977 Paul Schramer 1927 Ford T Coupe
1978 Len Legere 1969 Mustang
1979 Ken Nannerhorn 1926 Model T Coupe
1980 Ed Papac 1964 Vokswagon Sedan
1981 Richard Zocchi 1954 Mercury
1982 Jamie Musselman 1934 Ford Coupe
1983 Bob Cecchini 1957 Chevrolet
1984 John D’Agostino 1951 Mercury
1985 Randy Harrison 1941 Ford
1986 Jim McNamara 1933 Ford Roadster
1987 Jack Walker 1950 Mercury
1988 John D’Agostino 1940 Mercury
1989 Ray Bozarth 1951 Buick
1990 Richard Zocchi 1957 Buick
1991 Harrold Olsen 1946 Chevrolet Sedan
1992 David Gonzales 1951 Mercury
1993 Jack Walker & Tim Savage 1941 Ford Convertible
1994 C.K. Spurlock 1949 Mercury
1995 John D’Agostino 1957 Lincon
1996 Steve Contreras 1957 Chevrolet Wagon
1997 Greg & Sherrill Selvidge 1941 Hollywood Graham
1998 Mickey Galloway, Leonard Lopez Dominator
1999 Dave & Toni Fagundes 1941 Buick
2000 John Peelman 1947 Ford
2001 Jack & Sue White 1940 Cadillac
2002 Richard Zocchi 1959 Plymouth
2003 Tom Compton 1946 Buick
2004 Jack & Sue White 1936 Chrysler
2005 Ray & Carol Von Uhlit 1951 Plymouth
2006 Robbie Azevedo 1948 Chevrolet
2007 Ken Reister 1936 Ford Roadster
2008 Ron Valiquette 1940 Mercury 2-Door Convertible
2009 Isie Quistian 1941 Plymouth Coupe
2010 Tom Stephens 1948 Ford
2011 Marc Henry 1947 Mercury
2012 Bruce Ricks 1956 Ford
2013 John D’Agostino 1940 Cadillac
2014 James Hetfield 1948 Jaguar
2015 Dale Fode 1934 Ford
2016 Mike Garner 1948 Cadillac
2017 Bruce Wanta 1936 Packard Roadster
2018 Ron Berry 1965 VW Bus
2019 David Eckert 1949 Hudson Club Coupe
2020 Chris Bonilla 1949 Coupe
2022 Jeffrey Hess 1956 Oldsmobile
2023 Jesse Orozco 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sedan

“Candy Apple” Joe Bailon Memorial Award

2023 Joe "Candy Apple Joe" Bailon Memorial Award

$500 & the “Candy Apple” Joe Bailon Trophy. Joe was recognized as one of the Nation’s premier custom car designers and painter and known for inventing “candy red”. The award was chosen by Joe himself before his passing and now by a committee. The award goes to the car or truck with the best candy paint along with the fit and finish of the vehicle. The custom candy apple trophy was designed and created by Joe Bailon before he passed away. This is the third of the four “Big B” awards.

1992 Jim Farcello 1958 Buick
1993 Richard Zocchi 1957 Dodge
1994 Frank Livingston 1951 Mercury
1995 Jose Heredia 1955 Mercury
1996 Steve Contreras 1957 Chevroelt Wagon
1997 Brian Everett 1950 Mercury
1998 Rick Dore 1936 Ford
1999 David Pygeorge 1937 Chevrolet
2000 John D’Agostino 1954 Cadillac
2001 John D’Agostino 1967 Lincoln
2002 John D’Agostino 1956 Packard
2003 Bud Millard 1958 Chevrolet
2004 Brian Basquez 1932 Ford
2005 John D’Agostino 1966 Oldsmobile
2006 Troy & Lois Summers 1963 Ford
2007 John D’Agostino 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
2008 Oz Welch 1963 Ford Thinderbird
2009 John D’Agostino 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88
2010 John D’Agostino 1959 Cadillac
2011 Mike Garner 1951 Mercury
2012 Paul Shaughnessy 1932 Ford Roadster
2013 Mike Garner 1951 Lincoln
2014 Rico Novachick 1950 Chevrolet Coupe
2015 Mike Garner 1959 Chevrolet
2016 Mike Garner 1948 Cadillac Fast Back
2017 Joseph Cusumano 1954 Mercury 2 Door
2018 Mike Garner 1950 Mercury 2 Dorr Coupe
2019 Tim Kerrigan 1933 Ford Roadster
2020 Calvin Fisk 1953 Ford P/U
2022 Joe Ortega 1963 Impala
2023 Mitch Kelly 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Dick Bertolucci Automotive Excellence Award

2023 Dick Bertolucci Memorial Award

$500 & the Bertolucci Trophy. All rods, customs, sports cars, classics, trucks and street machines that were manufactured prior to 1973 that exhibit craftsmanship in assembly, fit, finish and detail. The winner will be selected by the Bertolucci family. The final of four “Big B” awards.

2000 Marshall Chesrown 1955 Cheverolet Nomad
2001 Richard Berg 1933 Ford Roadster
2002 Dave Hall 1955 Chevrolet
2003 Richard Long 1937 Ford
2004 John Babcock 1940 Mercury
2005 Paul Hansen 1932 Ford
2006 Doug Bettie 1933 Ford
2007 Kevin & Karen Alstott 1935 Ford Roadster
2008 Ron Valiquette 1940 Mercury 2-Door Convertible
2009 Dick & Cindy Long 1950 Oldsmobile 88
2010 Tom Stephens 1948 Ford
2011 Bill West 1939 La Salle
2012 Bruce Ricks 1956 Ford
2013 David Kornell 1933 Ford
2014 John Thompson 1936 Ford
2015 Dale Fode 1934 Ford
2016 Gary Matranga 1932 Ford Roadster
2017 Michael McAuliffe 1940 Ford Sedan
2018 Richard Cox 1957 Corvette
2019 Bryan Rusk 1936 Ford Coupe
2020 Jerry Jacobs 1957 Chevrolet
2022 Paul Gaunt 1932 Ford
2023 Cesar Ruiz 1936 Ford Roadster

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