RPM Foundation to Present Restorer’s Award at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance for the First Time

The RPM Foundation is proud to announce that the RPM Restorer’s Award will be presented at the prestigious Greenwich Concours d’Elegance for the very first time this year. This marks an exciting expansion of our mission to spotlight the master craftspeople behind the world’s finest vehicle restorations and preservation efforts.

Unlike many awards that celebrate the finished vehicle, the RPM Restorer’s Award honors the hands-on artisans and restoration professionals who make these exceptional vehicles show-ready. These are the welders, trimmers, machinists, painters, and fabricators whose skilled work often goes unseen—but whose craftsmanship is essential to every award-winning car on the field.

Exhibitors at the Greenwich Concours will have the opportunity to nominate the individual or shop responsible for the restoration or preservation of their vehicle. From there, RPM Foundation staff and advisors will conduct interviews with selected nominees to learn more about their work, skillset, and—importantly—their commitment to mentorship and passing their knowledge to the next generation.

Mentorship is at the heart of the RPM Foundation’s mission. Candidates who have trained apprentices, collaborated with students, or shared their skills with emerging professionals will receive special consideration. The goal is not only to honor today’s best restorers but to support a sustainable future for the restoration trades.

The award will be presented during the Sunday award ceremony at the Greenwich Concours, in front of an audience of fellow enthusiasts, collectors, and peers.

Past recipients of the RPM Restorer’s Award include highly respected professionals such as Jason Wenig, Travis LaVine, and Jason Manns—individuals known for their exceptional craftsmanship, integrity, and dedication to the craft of vehicle restoration.

We are thrilled to bring this tradition to Greenwich, and we look forward to celebrating the remarkable talent and hard work that make the world of historic vehicles not only beautiful but enduring.

Stay tuned for more updates from Greenwich and be sure to follow RPM Foundation as we continue to champion the people behind the preservation of our automotive past. Learn more and support the award here.