Exciting news of Prestigeous nominations and award

[Loren@65GS.com]

 I am excited to announce the nominations and award of an AACA [Antique Automobile Club of America] National award.
 Not one but TWO of our fellow Skylark Gran Sport owner's cars have been nominated for an AACA National award.
Our often-overlooked Buicks are finally being recognized, thanks to the efforts of their owners. Both Brian Stone and Chuck Miller have restored fantastic examples of '65 Skylark Gran Sports.

 The AACA created an award category to recognize the best cars and restorations of the current year show season. This is called the "AACA National Awards".
 A separate judging team walks the show field at each AACA event, looking at the cars entered and then select a small number of cars to nominate as the best example in that show for a National Award.
 Approximately 3000 vehicles are entered in AACA shows and tours each year. Of those, about 275-300 may be selected for a National Award nomination. Of those, about 75 will be selected for the achievement of winning a National Award. The cars are selected for specific categories, depending on the era of the vehicle.

 This year, 2023, two of our fellow Gran Sport owners and forum members, were nominated - Brian Stone and Chuck Miller.
 Brian's car was at the Charlotte, NC meet, Chuck's was at the AACA Grand National meet in Bettendorf, IA.
 Both Brian and Chuck received letters of their selection in October, after the AACA meet in Hershey, PA. The judging team then meets in early December to decide the winners. The nominees are directed to present two photos of their car, views of a 3/4 front and a 3/4 rear. That's all the judges have to work with along with the judging score sheet.
 Brian's car was not selected this year. If you are showing in AACA, it is possible to be nominated more than once if you continue to get your car out for further shows.
 Chuck Miller was selected for a National Award. He will be receiving this prestigious award February 10, 2024, at the AACA National Awards Banquet in Chantilly, VA.

 A very big CONGRATULATIONS! to both Brian and Chuck on their accomplishments.

I would also like to thank Mark Ascher for his assistance in preparing this announcement.

  Loren@65GS.com

Brian's red hardtop and Chuck's Verde green convertible

Edited December 8, 2023 by Loren@65GS.com
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