2026 Special Awards
These special awards recognize outstanding entries across the 2026 Duneland Model Club Contest. Each award is sponsored by a club member, family, or supporter—many in honor or memory of fellow modelers.
| Award | Dedication | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Show | In Honor of Henry Osika | Bob Williamson |
| Peoples Choice | Dave Mezera | |
| Best Automotive | Will/Cook | |
| Best Armor | In Honor of Jack Bruno | April Thorne |
| Best Junior | In Honor of Ron Thorne | Glen Broman |
| Best Chevy | Will ask Team Chevy | |
| Best Mopar | Garber | |
| Best Ford | Paul Heuring Ford | |
| Best Sci-fi, Space, Fantasy | Bryan Gill | |
| Best US Naval Aircraft | John Furdo | |
| Best Aircraft | In Honor of Greg George | Doc Bob Shankland |
| Best WWII German Aircraft | In Honor of Bob Hagberg | Fred Doppler & Sons |
| Best Ship | Frank Berger | |
| Best US Army Armor | In Honor of Art Warchus | Noe Trevino |
| Best Diorama/Vignette | Noe Trevino | |
| Best US Marine Subject | John Fluck | |
| Best 90's Subject | April Thorne | |
| Best 1950's Auto | Will/Cook | |
| Best Figure | April Thorne | |
| Best Race Car | Larry Doering Memorial Award | Elliot "Ed" Doering |