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Applying for an award.

Awards are in the form of gift certificates purchased from Model A Ford parts and services vendors and are made biennially and are announced at the conventions of the Model A Restorers Club and the Model A Ford Club of America. The 2024 awards will be made in June 2024.
Applying for an award.
Awards are provided as gift certificates purchased from Model A Ford parts and service vendors. Awards are announced at the conventions of the Model A Restorers Club and the Model A Ford Club of America.
2025 awards were awarded in June 2025.
2026 Application open
May 31, 2026 (Submission Deadline)

ELIGIBILITY AND INFORMATION

The Model A Youth Restoration Award is available to any member of MAFCA or MARC, or a child or grandchild of MAFCA or MARC members who meet all of the other requirements.

Generally, yes. However, if you live in a place where the nearest Region or Chapter is more than a reasonable driving distance from your home, then we will get another MARC or MAFCA member to verify your project, otherwise you have to belong to the local club. Contact Mr. Bob Moore

Yes, providing that you are not 22 on May 31 of the award year.

Yes, as long as you meet the age requirements, haven't completed your restoration project, and have submitted your progress report.

Absolutely, in fact we have had many girls get the award.

Certainly and we encourage help from others, especially from fellow club members especially those who are experts in the restoration process. The President of your local club must be able to certify that you are in the process of restoring your Model A when you apply for an award.

Yes. As long as the holder of the title will certify that the Model A will become your car and that when you become of age and are eligible to drive, the car’s title will be transferred to you.

Mail contributions to: Jim Lank, 13478 Egbert Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 Make checks payable to Model A Ford Youth Restoration Award. If you have questions contact Jim at: jimclank@gmail.com You may wish to use our Donation/Memorial form at the link below.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to belong to a MARC Region or MAFCA chapter?

Generally, yes. However, if you live in a place where the nearest Region or Chapter is more than a reasonable driving distance from your home, then we will get another MARC or MAFCA member to verify your project, otherwise you have to belong to the local club. Contact Mr. Bob Moore

I am 21 years old, Am I eligible for a Restoration Award?

Yes, providing that you are not 22 at the time the award is presented. (See the eligibility requirements)

I have won the award before, can I apply again?

Yes, as long as you meet the age requirements and haven't completed your restoration project.

Can girls also apply?

Absolutely, in fact we have had many girls get the award.

Can the youth restoring the Model A get help on the project.

Certainly and we encourage help from others, especially from fellow club members especially those who are experts in the restoration process. The President of your local club must be able to certify that you are in the process of restoring your Model A when you apply for an award.

My state does not issue titles to minors, so the title to my Model A Ford is in my father’s name. Can I still apply for a Restoration Award?

Yes. As long as the holder of the title will certify that it is your car and that when you become of age, the car’s title will be transferred to you.

I want to make a donation to support the Restoration Award. How do I do this?

Mail contributions to: Jim Lank, 13478 Egbert Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 Make checks payable to Model A Ford Youth Restoration Award. If you have questions contact Jim at: jimclank@gmail.com You may wish to use our Donation/Memorial form at the link below.