2017 Award Winners

DeutscheMarques – July 8, 2017

Audi Award Winners:

Best in Show Audi:	Nathan Lantzy, Battle Creek, MI	2010 S5
Best of the 2010s:	Frankie Caruso, Birmingham, MI	2008 R8
Best of the 2000s:	Bill Lausch, Holland, MI	2001 TT
Best of the 1990s:	Joel Phillips, Kalamazoo, MI	1995 UR S6
Best of the 1980s:	Tim Post, Grand Rapids, MI	1985 Coupe GT
Best Daily Driver:	Dan Ellis, Alto, MI	1990 200 Turbo
Best Survivor:	Tom Woodbury, Portage, MI	2006 A6
Cleanest Concours Car:	Jim Kloska, Buchanan,MI	2007 S8
Judge’s Special Award:	Amos Walker III, Portage, MI	2001 A4 built from Ebay parts

Sharpe BMW Award Winners:

Best in Show BMW:	Jeff Schutter, Sparta, MI	1985 635 csi
Best of the 2000s:	Bruce Betzler, Kalamazoo, MI	2004 M3
Best of the 1990s:	Kyle McGary, Carmel, IN	1992 325i
Best of the 1980s:	Harvey Nuttall, Ada, MI	1989 325i
Best of the 1970s:	Patrick McCarthy, Grand Rapids, MI	1976 2002
Best Classic (1969 & earlier):	Bryan Lepley, Kalamazoo, MI	1969 2002
Best Daily Driver:	Rashad Luster, Holland, MI	1988 325 IX
Best Survivor:	Gary Apps, Kalamazoo, MI	1991 850 Ci
Cleanest Concours Car:	Kash Abdul-Rahman, Pendleton, IN	2006 M6
Judge’s Special Award:	Richard Bobian, Bear Lake, MI	1980 E2 – Great restoration story

Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz Award Winners:

Best in Show Mercedes-Benz:	Doug Wolford, Lansing, MI	1972 280 SEK 4.5
Best of the 2010s:	Todd Brower, Grand Rapids, MI	2010 E550 Coupe
Best of the 2000s:	Douglas Jeza, Macomb, MI	2005 SLK 350
Best of the 1990s;	Geo Turner, Hickory Corners, MI	1986 560 SEL
Best of the 1980s:	Jack & Mary Ryan, Vicksburg, MI	1983 380 SLL
Best of the 1970s:	Jerry & Nancy Iagulli, Toledo, OH	1979 280 SL
Best Classic (1969 & earlier):	Klaus Jones, Troy, MI	1967 250 SE
Best Survivor:	Ray Housing, Niles, MI	1965 220 Sb
Cleanest Concours Car:	Marv Berkowitz, Portage, MI	2011 E 550 W
Judge’s Special Award:	Matt & Michele Funk, Middleville, MI	1967 299D – all original diesel

'Other' Award Winners:

Best in Show Other:	Bill Gephat, Kalamazoo, MI	1971 Opel GT - Judges: “We LOVE Opels!”
Judge's Special Award:	Nathan Couk, Vicksburg, MI	1971 Opel GT – work in progress, purchased when he was 17 (now 19)

Porsche Grand Rapids Award Winners:

Best in Show Porsche:	Robert Yonce, Shelby Township, MI	2015 911 Turbo S
Best of the 2010s:	Darren Draves, Hickory Corners, MI	2000 GT3 RS
Best of the 2000s:	Ted Blacklidge, Rockford, MI	2007 911
Best of the 1990s:	Curt Pullem	1998 911/ 993
Best of the 1980s:	Bob Stander, Holland, MI	1986 911 Carrera
Best of the 1970s:	Craig Paull, Grand Rapids, MI	1970 914-6
Best Classic (1969 & earlier):	Rick Riley, Grand Rapids, MI	1962 356B
Best Daily Driver:	Fred Young, Sterling Heights, MI	2002 911 Carrera Coupe
Best Survivor:	John & Marshall Walters, Shelbyville, MI	1988 Carrera
Cleanest Concours Car:	Kathy Hartman, Portage, MI	1965 356 C
Judge’s Special Award:	Jack Hartman, Portage, MI	1991 911 Carrera S in Riviera Blue

Volkswagen Award Winners:

Best in Show Volkswagen:	Peter & Dorothy Dykema, Hickory Corners, MI	1967 Type 1 Beetle
Best of the 2010s:	Lewis Wooster, East Lansing, MI	2010 GTI
Best of the 2000s:	Timothy Risk, Ferndale, MI	2000 GTI
Best of the 1990s:	Rob Alexander, Portage, MI	VW GTI
Best of the 1980s:	Mike Dontje, Shelbyville, MI	1988 VW Cabriolet
Best of the 1970s:	Jack Sthset, Berrien Springs, MI	1972 VW Beetle
Best Classic (1969 & earlier):	Jerry Neidlinger, Vicksburg, MI	1963 VW Bug
Best Survivor:	Kathleen Hizer, Kalamazoo, MI	1986 VW Cabriolet “Saved from the scrap yard!”
Cleanest Concours Car:	Donnie Olivia, Niles, MI	1974 VW Bug Hugger
Judge’s Special Award:	Ken Adams, Tipton, MI	1965 Highroof Van – “IT SERVES BEER!”