Concours d’Elegance Award

The Concours d’Elegance Award is the most prestigious award presented at the RAA Bay to Birdwood. It follows the original Concours d’Elegance format in that the overall appearance of the vehicle and passengers is judged.

Established at the very beginning of the event in 1980, the Award has been won by some of the finest historic vehicles in Australia. The inaugural winners in 1980 were Stephen, Christina, Gabriella and Elizabeth Boros with their 1930 Model A Ford.

Award Rules

  1. All vehicles must comply with the Conditions of Entry. 
  2. All occupants of vehicles entered in the RAA Bay to Birdwood award categories should present in period-correct style clothing attire aligned with the production date of the vehicle.
  3. As a Concours d’Elegance Award entrant, your vehicle must be presented in a suitable condition* for the competition. 
    • *Suitable condition is defined as a very well-presented and detailed vehicle. This definition does not include faded or dirty paint, ripped, torn or badly worn interior, or vehicles in an overall average or poor condition. 
  4. At least three photos which clearly display your vehicle as it will be shown on the day must be submitted with your entry form.  
  5. Drivers/riders must stay with their vehicle until judging is completed on both days, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026. 
  6. Award vehicles must complete the RAA Bay to Birdwood from the West Beach Start to the National Motor Museum grounds on Sunday 18 October 2026 to qualify as winners or finalists in their category. 
  7. There will be a stage presentation to the winner(s) during the RAA Bay to Birdwood Finish event. 
  8. Minor modifications aimed at ensuring roadworthiness and safety of the vehicle (e.g., electric starters, seat belts) are permitted. 
  9. If you decide to withdraw from the award for any reason, please advise the Organisers as soon as possible to avoid any confusion on the day. Refunds of award category fees are not available. 
  10. All judging will be undertaken by an expert panel. 
  11. All finalists will be presented with a finalist certificate. 
  12. There will be only one overall winner for each category. 

Winners 2025

Concours d’Elegance Award, Post-1950: Winner – Entrant Number: 1060 – 1950 Holden 48-215, Roger Mattschoss

Concours d’Elegance Award, Pre-1950: Winner – Entrant Number: 1327 – 1932 Packard 905 Twin Six, Matthew White