Sponsored Awards

• Outstanding RME Partner Award for CCC - Shawn Shuler/NUSM

• Alex Earl Presidents Choice Award - Shawn Earl

• The "Low and Slow Masterpiece" Award - Spices, Sweets, & Meats

• The "Built to Perfection Award - Bradley Hobbies

• The "Plastic Pitmaster" Award - Glue, Sprue, & BBQ

• Most intriguing Science Fiction Subject - Plastic Posse Podcast

• Most Outstanding Custom or Hot Rod Subject - Joe Porche/Tom Daniel Group

• Outstanding Naval Aviation Subject in honor of Robert J Buck (USN 1942-1974) - Josh Buck

• Favorite NUSM Subject - NUSMA

• Favorite NUSM USAF Subject - NUSMA

• Favorite Armored Vehicle - Great Basin AMPS

• People's Choice Award - JC Osborne

• The "Wish I Had Done That" Award - AK Interactive

• Best Junior Entry - John Vitkus

• Deepest Rabbit Hole Award - Jake McKee

• Best British Military Subject in Honor of James Bonanni - John Bonanni

• Most Outstanding Figure or Bust - Grant Mayberry

• Most Outstanding Spitfire - Tim Holland

• Best US Navy or Marine Corps Subject - Model Geeks Podcast

• Best Real Space or Science Fiction Subject - SOMD Scale Modelers

• Most Imaginative Entry - Small Subjects Podcast

• Vive la France Our Favorite French Subject - Josh Buck/Barry Biediger

• The More Than Meets the Eye Award - Her Shrink Ray Eye Podcast

• "A Single Moment in Time" (Best Narrative Display) - Hammerhead Models

• Most Outstanding Miniature - Verko's Vault

Sponsored awards are an important part of the Rocky Mountain Expo, recognizing work that stands out in ways that extend beyond standard judging categories.

These awards are generously supported by individuals, organizations, and businesses who wish to highlight particular qualities they value whether that is craftsmanship, creativity, storytelling, historical interpretation, or something more personal to their own experience in the hobby.

Each sponsored award reflects the perspective of its sponsor, adding another layer of recognition and helping to celebrate the wide range of approaches seen across the show.