Beauty and Chrome – 2025 Car Show A Success!
Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support’s annual Car Show and Pin-Up Contest rolled into Piqua on Friday July 4th, and it was one for the books! With over 150 vehicles filling the parking lot of the Piqua Center, the event combined chrome, camaraderie, and community spirit in a powerful show of support for those who served.
Participants competed in a wide range of categories, with custom-designed awards crafted by the talented students at Upper Valley Career Center. These one-of-a-kind trophies were more than just hardware—they represented creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration across generations. A few extra special trophies were designed and built by Navy veteran Adam Webb. Our Military, Veteran, and Motorcycle awards were all thanks to him!
The crowd also cheered on the return of our Pin-Up Contest, where contestants brought vintage flair and red-white-and-blue style to the spotlight. Despite the July heat, the energy never dipped—and we owe a huge thank you to Top Shots by Jen LLC, who spent the day capturing every moment of sparkle, sass, and spirit behind the lens. Our participants even helped raise funds for Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support through a 50/50 drawing—working the crowd, showing off their charm and charisma, and spreading awareness of the important work we do. Crowd engagement was part of their scoring, and these ladies made every moment count!
We’re deeply thankful to our sponsors and supporters:
- Raffle Donors: Texas Roadhouse, Piqua Harley Davidson, Endless Ink Tattooing,
- Trophy Sponsors: Upper Valley Career Center, Paradigm Industrial, Piqua Harley Davidson
- Swag Bag Donors: Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, JEGS
- Event Sponsors: The Piqua Center, Jackson Tube, City of Piqua, Crane Pumps & Systems
🏆 2025 Car Show Award Classes
Best in Show, Veteran’s Choice Award, Military Vehicle, Jeep, Motorcycle, Vintage (1920–1945), Antique (1946–1964), Classic (1965–1995), and Modern (1996–2025). We also gave awards to our Top 20 winners. We are grateful to our judges for their time and attention during the show!
👑 Pin-Up Contest Winners
- Queen of the Car Show: Kitty Capture
- Most Patriotic: Harlotte O’Scara
- Miss Congeniality: Tabitha Newman
A big thank-you to all our contestants who braved the heat with grace and glam, and to Top Shots by Jen LLC for capturing each moment with style. A special shout out to our judges for this year’s contest, the Director of Operation Veteran & Caregiver Support Valerie Mullikin, Piqua Center Operations Manager Helga Leap, and our 2024 Queen of the Car Show and Ohio Mrs Captivating Rachel Castle.
