MVPA-HA’s Judging Guide
Mission: To encourage the preservation and restoration of military vehicles of all eras and origins.
Purpose: To reward excellence in military vehicle preservation and restoration.
VEHICLE JUDGING:
Vehicles must have been owned, used or tested by a military to be entered into judging. No replica vehicles or vehicles that were not used, owned or tested by a military will be allowed to be entered in judging. Replica military vehicles are welcomed to be Display Only vehicles at MVPA-HA events.
Vehicles are judged against a standard and not against each other. It is the restoration of the vehicle and not the type of vehicle that is being judged. Judged vehicles must obtain a certain percent of the total points to place, therefore being the only vehicle in a class is not an automatic win.
It is the entrant’s responsibility to verify the restoration of the vehicle, and if applicable document any variation from accepted standards. Example: A GPW marked as a Korean conflict vehicle may be accepted into the Motor Pool Class if the owner shows that a like vehicle was in use by the military during that time period.
The Running Test must be performed prior to a vehicle entering the convention venue. This test is the responsibility of the host Affiliate and will be supervised by the Chief Judge. A minimum 70% score is required to move on in the judging process. A vehicle that does not pass the Running Test may be resubmitted within the testing time frame, after repairs have been completed. The Running Judge will initial the top of the judging form to verify the Running Test is completed. This test is not required for non-motorized vehicles.
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JUDGING CLASSES:
Factory Class: This class is for vehicles that are restored to the “like new” appearance, either as it left the factory or as it was when issued for service.
Motor Pool Class: This class is for vehicles that are restored to the “in use” appearance after being issued for service by the military. Points are not deducted for correct modifications, replacement motors and installed accessories if proper to the era portrayed by the vehicle. There is no vehicle age restriction in the Motor Pool Class.
JUDGED VEHICLE AWARDS PRESENTED:
Master Class: This Award is given to any vehicle, registered in the Factory Class, scoring 98% to 100%. These vehicles represent the highest quality restorations. Master Class vehicles may be re-entered in future Factory Class judging.
Factory Class: Gold Awards are given to vehicles scoring 93% – 97.999%, Silver awards are given to vehicles scoring 86% – 92.999%, and Bronze awards are given to vehicles scoring 79% to 85.99%. Factory Class vehicles are all eligible for the Master Class if their vehicle scores enough points.
Motor Pool Class: Gold Veterans awards are given to vehicles scoring 98% – 100% in the Motor Pool Class, Gold Motor Pool awards are given to vehicles scoring 93% – 97.999%, Silver awards are given to vehicles scoring 86% – 92.999%, Bronze awards are given to vehicles scoring 79 – 85.999%.
NON-JUDGED VEHICLE AWARDS PRESENTED:
Combat Class: A vehicle could be anything from a factory level to a Living History vehicle. You can have all your “kit” on it, a little dirty / muddy, just like it was “time-warped” from Bastogne in 1944 or from “Desert Storm” in 1991.
Survivor Class: These vehicles will not be judged, but will receive an award when bringing a “rolling chassis” or unrestored running vehicle to the convention to represent historic military vehicles as they are found.
Military Modified Class: This class if for military vehicles that have been modified from their original configuration. The modifications could have could have been done by the military, a civilian company, or a civilian. An example would be an M37 with “mudder tires” and a Ford 289 engine.
Military Tribute Class: Can be a vehicle of the type that may have been used by a military — a Willys CJ3B, for example, that has been painted and “dressed up” to pay tribute to a military service or an individual who served in the military. This award is determined by convention attendees' votes —± a "people's choice" award.
Display Class: This is for display-only vehicles. It is NOT in any category. For example, a recreation of an actual trailer made by a unit from battlefield scrap by a WWII unit that mounts an M2HB .50-cal. machine gun would be entered in "Display Class."
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Member’s Choice: Awarded to the best overall DISPLAY, rather than just the vehicle. Voted on by convention attendees.
Judge’s Choice: Awarded to the MV that best represents excellence in restoration. Voted on by the MVPA-HA Vehicle Judges.
Participant’s Choice: Awarded to the favorite display or vehicle at the convention. Voted on by all participants who entered a vehicle for judging or for display.
Click the links below to view or copy the forms the MVPA-HA currently uses when judging historic military vehicles:
Bicycle Judging
Generic Judging
Dodge Judging
Jeep Judging:
----- 1941 to 1945 Ford GPW Judging Standard
----- GPW Judging Point Values
Trailer Judging
From trail rides and convoys to rallies and conventions, the MVPA has always been a place for families to come together and experience the world of historic military vehicles. As MVPA members, you and your family can meet fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed, fun environment, seeing and touching history first hand. Contact your local MVPA Affiliate to find out what’s happening in your area! Also check out MVPA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MilitaryVehiclePreservationAssociation
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Annually the MVPA gives awards in the following categories:
Recruiter of the Year Award
The active MVPA member recruiting the largest number of new members in one calendar year receives the honor of “Top Recruiter”, receiving a plaque at the convention and a complimentary membership for the following year.
We salute these top recruiters and everyone who has recruited new members.
MVPA’s Bart Vanderveen Memorial Distinguished Service Award
The MVPA Awards Committee will select this recipient using the same criteria as The Roll of Honor award (below), focusing on an individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide. Only (1) one award will be given a year yet it is not to be considered as an annual requirement of the MVPA. The winner will be announced at the MVPA Convention Awards Banquet at which time a plaque will be presented. The winner will be listed in SUPPLY LINE as part of the convention coverage following the event.
MVPA Roll of Honor
This award is intended to give special recognition to those individuals, or organizations, that have made outstanding national or international contributions to serving the interests of our members, and, in increasing public awareness of the importance of restoring and preserving historical military vehicles for our future heritage.
Criteria for eligibility to receive the award are varied. They include extensive published contributions on historical military vehicles; the establishment of major military vehicle museums or collections, which encourage public visitation and access to information on vehicle restoration; or other, widely recognized services, which assist our members in their vehicle restorations, preservation or use.
Any person(s) living or deceased is eligible to receive the award with the exception of those who are currently serving on the MVPA Board of Directors in any elected, appointed, or other official capacity. The award is not to be considered as an annual requirement of the MVPA, nor is there any restriction on the number of awards that may be presented in any given year.
The MVPA Awards Committee will be chaired by a member of the Board, appointed by the President, and will consist of three (3) additional members, selected by the chairperson and approved by the Board. The Awards Committee may itself select inductees and will also accept recommendations from the MVPA membership. The Awards Committee presents their inductee recommendations for Board approval at the winter meeting. The final inductees will be announced at the MVPA Convention Awards Banquet at which time a certificate will be presented. The winners will be listed in Supply Line as part of the convention coverage following the event.
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Jacques Littlefield Award for Preservation and Education Excellence
This award recognizes institutions and organizations whose efforts significantly raise the understanding and appreciation of historic military vehicles. Uncompromising attention to detail in the preservation, restoration and display of vehicles and artifacts, including historical accuracy and context, quality of craftsmanship, and an environment that is comfortably accessible for learning, conducive to historians, researchers and enthusiast, and respects and protects the historical value and integrity of vehicles and artifacts are characteristics of award recipients.
MVPA Hall of Fame
The MVPA Hall of Fame is for vehicles, which have been displayed at MVPA Conventions or Events which are considered stars in their own right. The following are the guidelines by which the vehicles are selected.
1) A vehicle has to be shown at a MVPA convention at least five (5) years prior to the year it is nominated.
2) A vehicle does not have to have been judged or selected for an award at the convention.
3) A vehicle may be chosen for its uniqueness, impact on the hobby, the degree of work involved in its restoration, or the manner in which it was prepared and displayed. It is that vehicle members remembered years after the convention.
4) The award is given to the vehicle not the owner.
The MVPA Hall of Fame Committee (HOFC) will be chaired by a MVPA member appointed by the President and will consist of six (6) additional members, selected by the chairperson and approved by the Board of which at least 2 will be current Directors.
The Chairperson sends a form annually to the HOFC members requesting they nominate five (5) vehicles. The Chairperson then lists all nominees on one ballot and distributes to the HOFC requesting they each select up to five (5) of the nominated vehicles. A vehicle must receive at least 4 of the 7 votes to be accepted into the MVPA Hall of Fame.
The HOFC will present their inductees to the Board at the winter meeting. The winners are not to be announced until the MVPA’s Convention Awards Banquet at which time a certificate will be presented to the current owner. The inductees will be listed in SUPPLY LINE as part of the convention coverage following the event.The following vehicles have been inducted:
2016 Inductees
2015 Inductees
2014 Inductees
2013 Inductees
2012 Inductees
2011 Inductees
2010 Inductees
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2007 Inductees
2005 Inductees
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1994 Inductees
MVPA Affiliate Newsletter Editor Award
Annually the Board of Directors selects an editor, to which the MVPA Newsletter Award is given. The award is based on content, appearance and regularity of the affiliate newsletter. The winning editor is presented a plaque at the MVPA Convention, along with a special Newsletter award graphic which may be published in future issues of their newsletter. To be eligible for this award, editors must publish the newsletter at least four times per year and include at least one of the MVPA’s promotional items, such as a membership application or ad, in each issue.
MVPA Affiliate Website Award
Judging committee will consist of at least 3 people acting as judges, and be comprised of two sitting directors and one MVPA member. This committee will screen all the Affiliate web sites and narrowing the list to five sites by following the criteria below. Each topic will be awarded a score from 0 to 5, with all being added to determine the award winning site. Ties will be broken by the committee.
CRITERIA
- General Presentation
- Level of Club Information
- Accuracy of Content
- Ease of Navigation
- MVPA Links
- Judges Overall Rating
- Technical Operation
- Accuracy of Controls & Links
Pioneer Award
This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of military vehicle collecting and restoration.
Any person(s) living or deceased is eligible to receive the award with the exception of those who are currently serving on the MVPA Board of Directors in any elected, appointed, or other official capacity. The award is not to be considered as an annual requirement of the MVPA, nor is there any restriction on the number of awards that may be presented in any given year.
The MVPA Awards Committee will be chaired by a member of the Board, appointed by the President, and will consist of three (3) additional members, selected by the chairperson and approved by the Board. The Awards Committee may itself select inductees and will also accept recommendations from the MVPA membership. The Awards Committee presents their inductee recommendations for Board approval at the winter meeting. The final inductees will be announced at the MVPA Convention Awards Banquet at which time a certificate will be presented. The winners will be listed in SUPPLY LINE as part of the convention coverage following the event.
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Associate Member Service Award
This award was created to recognize MVPA Associate members for outstanding customer service. The candidates are nominated by the membership, reviewed and approved by the MVPA Board of Directors.
MVPA Correspondent
MVPA Correspondent Patch is presented in recognition of articles written by our members for ARMY MOTORS and SUPPLY LINE. With two articles submitted and published the member receives a “MVPA Correspondent” patch signifying their contribution. In addition there are accompanying patches for five, ten and twenty articles published. Contact MVPA-HQ for more detail hq@mvpa.org.
MVPA Photographer
The MVPA Photographer Patch is presented to active MVPA members submitting and having published two or more photographs not included with an article in either SUPPLY LINE or ARMY MOTORS. A Master Photographer patch is awarded to those members who have had ten or more photographs published. Contact MVPA-HQ for more detail hq@mvpa.org.
Expert Drivers
The Expert Driver Program is open to all active MVPA members. The purpose of this program is to encourage members to get their HMV’s out of the garage and put some miles on them in a safe manner. CLICK HERE for the Expert Driver Log.
To receive the award active members log 25-points in one vehicle by:
- Attending Affiliated Group Meetings and Rallies with a vehicle (1 pt.)
- Attending MVPA advertised rallies with a vehicle (2 pts.)
- Bringing a vehicle to a MVPA International convention (5 pts.)
- Logging the total number of miles traveled to and from an event with a vehicle (1 pt. per 100 miles)
The points should be noted in a driver’s log book and verified by a group or event officer then returned to MVPA, Headquarters to be approved by Tom Wolbolt, committee chairman.The awards will be presented at the next MVPA Convention or mailed afterward to those unable to attend. The award includes a certificate suitable for framing and a handsome pewter finished pin with the appropriate weight bar attached.When a member qualifies in more than one vehicle, additional weight bars will be presented with certificates.
The MVPA develops, supports, and administers many programs for the benefit of members and affiliate groups. These programs support excellence in the preservation and restoration of historic military vehicles (HMV), encourage family involvement with the HMV hobby, recognize active, safe operation and display of vehicles, reward member advocacy for the Association, and support for affiliate group insurance needs. Programs that provide awards are presented at the MVPA annual convention.
Donations & Benefactors
The Historic Military Vehicle hobby is immersed in history, legacies, and preservation for the next generation. The vehicles are only one part of that commitment. Continuing support of the organization that has been a part of your life in the hobby is the other important part. From those who operated these vehicles in service, to those who acquired and preserved them upon release from duty, to the early HMV enthusiasts who organized and established the MVPA’s roots, it’s always been about benefiting the next generation. Keep that tradition alive by becoming a MVPA Benefactor. Your generous tax deductiblecontribution to the MVPA Archives provides for the preservation of critical vehicle drawings and materials for restorers, preservationists, historians, and everyday HMV enthusiasts.
Your critical funds allow the MVPA Archives to expand further into areas of public education, research, and vital data access for hobbyists. That means your monetary gift will carry on your commitment and bring the hobby to new generations. And just as previous generations left a legacy that benefits all of us now, so can you. Please consider a legacy gift to the MVPA Archives. Include an endowment for the Archives in your financial plans, helping insure future generations understand, appreciate, and preserve these machines of history.
Let your passion and commitment carry on!
Your contribution will help keep history in motion beyond what you’ve done with your own vehicles. Your gift allows new generations of HMV enthusiasts to carry on that tradition.
Please consider making a generous tax deductible contribution as a MVPA Benefactor today and complete the legacy you’ve established. Click here to download the form to do your part. Thank you for honoring the commitment made by those before you and enhancing it for the next generation.
Established in 1976, the non-profit MVPA is dedicated to providing an international organization for military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, preservationists and collectors interested in the acquisition, restoration, preservation, safe operation and public education of historic military transport.
