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AwardWinners2012

The DeutscheMarques judges have spoken. They many awards in six classes. Thank you to judges, Michael Betz of the Porsche Club of America, Harvey Nuttal of the BMW Car Club of America, Marv Berkowitz of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, John A. Lacko, formerly of the PCA, BMW CCA and KAZOOM, Gary Apps of the BMW CCA and Lindsay Draime of the BMW CCA, who did not judge their own marque, or brand.
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  • Paul Swope, holding Best Porsche of the 1990s and Cleanest Concours Porsche awards, smiles with the 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo he and his wife, Diana have owned since new during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The Swopes are members of the PCA and the MBCA. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Paul Swope, holding Best Porsche of the 1990s and Cleanest Concours Porsche awards, smiles with the 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo he and his wife, Diana have owned since new during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The Swopes are members of the PCA and the MBCA. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Aki Tsuji of Delton, holding Best Porsche of the 1970s Volkswagen Award, smiles with his 1970 Karmann Ghia autostick coupe, a "retirement toy" during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Tsuji is a member of The Good Volks. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Aki Tsuji of Delton, holding Best Porsche of the 1970s Volkswagen Award, smiles with his 1970 Karmann Ghia autostick coupe, a "retirement toy" during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Tsuji is a member of The Good Volks. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Gary Apps of Kalamazoo, holding Best Classic BMW Award, smiles with his 1991 BMW 850ci V12 coupe during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Apps, a longtime Michiana BMW CCA member and a DeutscheMarques organizer, said his car sports Brembo brakes, stainless brake lines, a sport suspension and a "dorky" rear spoiler. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Gary Apps of Kalamazoo, holding Best Classic BMW Award, smiles with his 1991 BMW 850ci V12 coupe during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Apps, a longtime Michiana BMW CCA member and a DeutscheMarques organizer, said his car sports Brembo brakes, stainless brake lines, a sport suspension and a "dorky" rear spoiler. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Rick Riley, holding the Best 1970s Porsche Award, smiles with his original Gulf Blue 1975 Porsche Carrera during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Riley is a member of the West Michigan Region of the PCA. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Rick Riley, holding the Best 1970s Porsche Award, smiles with his original Gulf Blue 1975 Porsche Carrera during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Riley is a member of the West Michigan Region of the PCA. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Greg Calderon smiles with the Best Daily Driver Volkswagen award won by his 2003 20th Anniversary VW GTI, featuring coilovers, a hybrid F23 turbo, xenon headlights, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Greg Calderon smiles with the Best Daily Driver Volkswagen award won by his 2003 20th Anniversary VW GTI, featuring coilovers, a hybrid F23 turbo, xenon headlights, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Jim Prihoda smiles with his award-winning 2001 BMW 525i Touring during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Jim Prihoda smiles with his award-winning 2001 BMW 525i Touring during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Tom Woodburn of Portage smiles with the awards his 2005 Audi A4 won, with S4 brakes, Vogtland coils and A4 wheels, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Tom Woodburn of Portage smiles with the awards his 2005 Audi A4 won, with S4 brakes, Vogtland coils and A4 wheels, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Andrew Verschure smiles with his award-winning Volkswagen GTI during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Andrew Verschure smiles with his award-winning Volkswagen GTI during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Kathy and Mark Bonnema of Grand Haven, holding their Best 21st Century Porsche Award, smile with their 2008 Porsche Boxter S, an RS 60 Sypder, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The couple is a member of the WMR of the PCA. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Kathy and Mark Bonnema of Grand Haven, holding their Best 21st Century Porsche Award, smile with their 2008 Porsche Boxter S, an RS 60 Sypder, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The couple is a member of the WMR of the PCA. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Troy Cox smiles with his award-winning 2008 Volkswagen R23, the 920th of only 5,000 made, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Troy Cox smiles with his award-winning 2008 Volkswagen R23, the 920th of only 5,000 made, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Emily Michaelis of Niles, holds the Best Special Feature and Cleanes Concours Awards her 2005 Blaze Red Crystal Chrysler (M-B) Crossfire won during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The car, assigned her lucky number 29, has been hers since 2006. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Emily Michaelis of Niles, holds the Best Special Feature and Cleanes Concours Awards her 2005 Blaze Red Crystal Chrysler (M-B) Crossfire won during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The car, assigned her lucky number 29, has been hers since 2006. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Jim Hanson of Battle Creek, holding the Cleanest Concours Volkswagen award, smiles with his 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Jim Hanson of Battle Creek, holding the Cleanest Concours Volkswagen award, smiles with his 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Bran Hartman of Battle Creek smiles with his award-winning classic 1967 Volkswagen beetle during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Bran Hartman of Battle Creek smiles with his award-winning classic 1967 Volkswagen beetle during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Holding their Best of the 1980s Volkswagen Award, Harold Walters and his family smile with their 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Holding their Best of the 1980s Volkswagen Award, Harold Walters and his family smile with their 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Holding the Best of the 1990s Volkswagen Award, Harold Walters with his 1999 Volkswagen Jetta TDI with 328K miles and an electronic sign during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Holding the Best of the 1990s Volkswagen Award, Harold Walters with his 1999 Volkswagen Jetta TDI with 328K miles and an electronic sign during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Joel Phillips of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1995 Audi S6, judged Best in Show Audi during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Joel Phillips of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1995 Audi S6, judged Best in Show Audi during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Hector Orlandi of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1958 BMW 600 which was judged Best in Show BMW during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Orlandi's name will be the first engraved on The Zeigler BMW cup which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive BMW sponsor of DeutscheMarques. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Hector Orlandi of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1958 BMW 600 which was judged Best in Show BMW during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Orlandi's name will be the first engraved on The Zeigler BMW cup which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive BMW sponsor of DeutscheMarques. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Terry Schieble of Portage smiles in front of his 1967 Porsche 911S after being awarded the Best in Show Delta Porsche Cup during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Schieble's name will be the first engraved on the Delta Porsche Cup which will be on display at the Grand Rapids dealership, the exclusive Porsche sponsor of DeutscheMarques. Schieble is a longtime Porsche Club of America member and is currently the West Michigan Region's chief driving instructor. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Terry Schieble of Portage smiles in front of his 1967 Porsche 911S after being awarded the Best in Show Delta Porsche Cup during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Schieble's name will be the first engraved on the Delta Porsche Cup which will be on display at the Grand Rapids dealership, the exclusive Porsche sponsor of DeutscheMarques. Schieble is a longtime Porsche Club of America member and is currently the West Michigan Region's chief driving instructor. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • William Chapple of Marshall smiles in front of his classic 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, which was judged Best in Show Volkswagen during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. DeutscheMarques will be an annual gathering of German cars, owners and enthusiasts at the museum in Hickory Corners. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    William Chapple of Marshall smiles in front of his classic 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, which was judged Best in Show Volkswagen during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. DeutscheMarques will be an annual gathering of German cars, owners and enthusiasts at the museum in Hickory Corners. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Gloria and James Tiller of Kalamazoo smiles in front of the 1966 Amphicar 770 that the couple owns. Their car/boat was judged Best in Show in the Other German Marque during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The Tillers own and operate Kzoo Books, a pair of independent new and used bookshops in Kalamazoo. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Gloria and James Tiller of Kalamazoo smiles in front of the 1966 Amphicar 770 that the couple owns. Their car/boat was judged Best in Show in the Other German Marque during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The Tillers own and operate Kzoo Books, a pair of independent new and used bookshops in Kalamazoo. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Jon and Jan Smucker of Goshen, Indiana smiles in front of their 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, judged Best in Show Mercedes-Benz during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Smuckers' names will be the first engraved on The Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz Cup, which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive Mercedes-Benz sponsor of DeutscheMarques. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Jon and Jan Smucker of Goshen, Indiana smiles in front of their 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, judged Best in Show Mercedes-Benz during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Smuckers' names will be the first engraved on The Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz Cup, which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive Mercedes-Benz sponsor of DeutscheMarques. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

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