Stitch of Excellence Award

Stitch of Excellence Award

In 2015, Sid Chavers, in partnership with the Grand National Roadster Show, introduced the Stitch of Excellence Award to celebrate and highlight the importance our craft and honor the skills of fellow craftsmen.

The Stitch of Excellence Award is a mark of craftsmanship, focusing on the incredible skill that is necessary to create these one-of-a-kind interiors. Vehicles qualifying for consideration will have their tops, headliners, interior panels, trunks, seats, carpets, consoles, and any other hand-upholstered features extensively examined. The Annual award will be presented to the craftsman who has demonstrated the most exceptional use of color, textures, fit, finish, and stitch quality in their design.

Sid Chavers personally selects and presents a custom-made 12" high plated and painted 1950's working toy sewing machine to the upholsterer, along with a plaque to the car owner.