2026 Special Award Winners
Our Special Awards, including Elegance Awards, are selected by special committees of Honorary Judges.
While most Special Award Trophies are perpetual and are maintained at Pebble Beach, winners are generally presented with a suitable trophy — often based on the Pebble Beach Concours Trophy designed by Emmanuel Zurini.
Alec Ulmann Trophy
Established in 2012, is awarded to the car that best embodies the combination of excellence in performance and elegance in design.
1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Fernandez et Darrin Coupé de Ville shown by Anne Brockinton Lee/The Lee Collection, Sparks, Nevada
Ansel Adams Award
Established in 1984, goes to the most desirable touring car in its era. The well-known photographer served often as an Honorary Judge at this Concours.
1931 Pierce-Arrow 42B Seven-Passenger Tourer shown by Nishant Dossa, Mumbai, India
ArtCenter College of Design Award
Established in 2002, goes to the car that showed the best use of new technology in its era, had groundbreaking style and engineering, and has had the greatest impact on car design today.
1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale Coupé shown by David & Erin Eichenbaum, St. Petersburg, Florida
Briggs Cunningham Trophy
Donated in 1978 by Briggs Cunningham himself, is awarded to the most exciting open car present. Cunningham was a great American sportsman and automobile creator and collector.
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Touring Spider shown by Dr. Richard Workman, Windermere, Florida
Chairman’s Trophy
Established in 1983, is awarded to the most deserving car present as selected by the Chairman.
1957 Fiat Tipo 642RN R2 Bartoletti Transporter shown by Jon & Kim Shirley, Medina, Washington
Charles A. Chayne Trophy
Established in 1978, is awarded to the car with the most advanced engineering of its era. Chayne, a former General Motors Vice President of Engineering, was a great supporter of this Concours.
1938 Tatra T77A Limousine shown by Bruce R. McCaw, Bellevue, Washington
Classic Car Club of America Trophy
Instituted in 2000, is awarded to the most significant classic car present.
1934 Buick 98C Fisher Convertible Phaeton shown by The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dean Batchelor Trophy
Awarded to the most significant car related to our Hot Rod heritage. Dean Batchelor was a noted writer and historian.
1954 MG R2 Ken Miles “Flying Shingle” Special shown by Bill Hart, Carnation, Washington
Elegance in Motion Trophy
Established in 1988, is awarded to the car deemed to be most elegant in motion. To qualify for this award, a car must have successfully completed the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance.
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta shown by Revs Institute, Naples, Florida
Enzo Ferrari Trophy
Named for the Maestro himself, is awarded to the best Ferrari present. This trophy was preceded by the Hans Tanner Trophy from 1974 to 1995, and the Luigi Chinetti Trophy from 1996 to 2004.
1956 Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa Scaglietti Spyder shown by Larry Solomon, Napa, California
FIVA Prewar Trophy
First presented in 1999, go to the best preserved and regularly driven cars as determined by a special committee guided by FIVA regulations.
1930 Cord L-29 Murphy Town Car shown by Dano Davis, Jacksonville, Florida
FIVA Postwar Trophy
First presented in 1999, go to the best preserved and regularly driven cars as determined by a special committee guided by FIVA regulations.
1963 Jaguar E-type Fixed Head Coupé shown by Buzz & Julia Lynn, Reno, Nevada
The French Cup
Established in the mid-1980’s, is awarded to the most significant car of French origin.
1937 Dubonnet Xenia Saoutchik Aerodynamic Coupé shown by Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California
Gran Turismo Trophy
Established in 2008, is awarded to the most significant car balancing both artistic beauty and performance at the highest level and most desired for inclusion in the Gran Turismo game series.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe shown by Bruce R. McCaw, Bellevue, Washington
The LAP of Luxury Award
Presented by LAPIS
1955 Lancia Nardi Blue Ray I Vignale Coupe show by Private Collection
Lincoln Trophy
This award goes to the most significant Lincoln.
1942 Lincoln Continental Darrin Cabriolet shown by Kevin Bischoff, Vancouver, Washington
Lucius Beebe Trophy
The first perpetual trophy to be established at the Concours, was first awarded in 1966. It goes to the Rolls-Royce considered most in tradition of Lucius Beebe, a bon vivant who served among our early judges.
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Hooper Tourer shown by OldiBox, Menzingen, Switzerland
Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award
Donated in 1987 by Mercedes-Benz as the company embarked on its second century of existence, is presented to the most significant Mercedes-Benz.
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Pinin Farina Coupe shown by Fred & Donna Kriz, , Monaco
Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy
Donated by Lord Montagu in 1982, is awarded to the most significant car of British origin.
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Freestone & Webb Drophead Coupé shown by Bill & Adriana Hayward & The Hayward Family, Carmel, California
The Phil Hill Cup
It began as The Pebble Beach Cup and was awarded initially to the winner of the Pebble Beach Road Races. After the races concluded, it reemerged as Concours award for the most significant race car. In 2005, it was renamed for Hill, a World Driver’s Champion who had not only won three of the seven early Pebble Beach Road Races, but also won Best of Show twice at the Concours and was a longtime judge here.
1950 Jaguar XK120 Don Parkinson Special shown by Derek Hill, Ojai, California
Tony Hulman Trophy
Donated in 1993 by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, is awarded to the most significant open wheel race car. Hulman owned the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for decades, and the Indianapolis 500 often started with his command, “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines.”
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta shown by David SK Lee, Walnut, California
Pininfarina Trophy
This award will recognize the most beautiful Pininfarina-designed car, in celebration of Pininfarina’s 95th Anniversary. The trophy itself has been both designed and handcrafted by Pininfarina, serving as a true representation of the brand’s signature design language and artisanal excellence.
1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Pinin Farina Cabriolet shown by Julio Grosso, Danbury, Connecticut