Cruis’n & Cook’n 2026: Cloudy weather but shiny cars

Twin Lakes Cruisers, organizers of the 22nd annual Cruis’n & Cook’n Auto Show, held April 11, 2026, have announced this year’s winners from around 200 participants in the Osage City, Kan., motor show. While spring weather was forecast for the weekend, die-hard auto enthusiasts filled downtown Osage City.

The following awards were presented:

Club Participation – Beto Cruisers

Mayor’s Choice – Bruce Couch, Topeka, 1965 Chevelle SS

Best Paint – Rick Plush, Haysville, 1962 Impala Bubbletop

Bad Ass – Steve Dillon, Grain Valley, Mo., 1933 Ford Coupe

Tom Nordling Memorial – Cheryl Croucher, Osage City, 1969 AMC AMX

Dan Noble Memorial – Matt Dorman, Abilene, 1967 Chevy Nova S

Craig Ogleby Memorial – Ric Wilkins, Osage City, 1954 Chevy 3100

Jody Getsinger Memorial – Harold Creason, Bonner Springs, 1939 Chevy Coupe

Nobie Noble Memorial – Bob and Anita Baumer, Emporia, 1976 Chevy Scottsdale C10

Larry OBriwn Memorial – Darrell Workman, Lawrence, 1955 Chevy 210

Thin Blue Line Award – Dean and Shannon Snepp, Topeka, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

Choice Award – 29 and Before – Dave Ryan, Mound City

Choice Award – 30s and 40s

• Jeff Ariza, Topeka
• Jim Kelsey, Bonner Springs
• Tony Pearson, Kansas City, MO
• Gary and Linda Gaurdreau, Kansas City

Choice Award – 50s

• John and Sherry Jones, Emporia
• Richard Redburn, Paola
• Jack and Della Perry, Osage City

Choice Award – Chevy Tri-5s

• Larry Finley, Bonner Springs
• Larry and Jeannine Colstrom, Osage City
• Jon Burkert, Emporia

Choice Award – 60-63

• Tim and Sheryl Brewington, Osawatomie
• Gordon Worthing, Lyndon

Choice Award – 64-65

• Bruce Couch, Topeka
• Bob and Penny Goulding, Yates Center
• Jim Brady, Emporia

Choice Award – 66-67

• Chris Waldrop, Kansas City, Mo.
• Johnnie Redding, Gridley
• Robert Schumaker, Lebo
• Brad Meek, Osage City
• Mack McClendon, Topeka

Choice Award – 68-69

• Norval Green, Independence, Mo.
• Jon Burkert, Emporia
• Tim Wages, Ottawa

Choice Award – 70-71

• Randy Alexander, Topeka
• Dean and Shannon Snepp, Topeka

Choice Award – 72-79

• Mary Johnson, Baldwin City
• Wayne and Anita Figgins, Pomona
• John Scott, Ottawa
• John Culley, Ozwkie

Choice Award – 80s and 90s

• Marvin Lang, Topeka
• Dewitt Harkness, Topeka
• Chris Burk, Scranton

Choice Award – 2000-2012

• Darren Jolley, Topeka
• Gregg and Bev Colberm, Ottawa
• Ike Taylor, Baldwin City
• Choice Award – 2013 and after
• Lee and Charla Dixon, Madison
• Max and Linda Raber, Emporia
• Larry Estes, Osage City

Choice Award – Trucks – 50 and Before

• Frank Parks, Burlingame
• Larry Burnette, Melvern
• Ric Wilkins, Osage City
• Don Higbee, Topeka

Choice Award – Trucks – 51-59

• Ric Wilkins, Osage City
• Cliff Smith, Olathe
• Ralph Knight, Topeka
• Tom Sopancic, Eudora

Choice Award – Trucks – 60-72

• Reece Knight, Wellsville
• Penny Knight, Kimerly City
• Larry and Jeannine Colstrom, Osage City
• Bruce Schoeflin, Osage City

Choice Award – Trucks – 73 and After

• Alan Johnson, Topeka
• Steve and Stephanie Leroy, Topeka
• John Scott, Ottawa
• Tom Marstall, Wakarusa

Choice Award – Motorcycles

• Kevin Fry, Burlingame
• Shawn Schatfilly, Topeka

Choice Award – Rat Rods – Doug Stewart, Burlington

Top 10

• Dustin Anstaett, Topeka
• Brian Stitch, Topeka
• J.D. Scott, Wellsville
• Darrel and Cindy Anderson, Ottawa
• Mark Tibbits, Topeka
• Rick Plush, Haysville
• Steve and Teresa McConnell, Alma
• Matt Dorman, Abilene
• Harry Goza, Emporia
• Marvin Daugherty, Reading

The Twin Lakes Cruisers would like to recognize the sponsors that supported the 2026 show: A&R Auto Salvage, All American Fencing and More, Auto Parts of Osage City, Bailey and Sons Motor Co., Bank of Osage City, Bowin Landscaping and Lawn Care, LLC, Branine Chevrolet, Bulls Eye Liquor, Burton Tree and Lawn Service, Carl’s Tire and Lube, Chief Pete’s Transmission, Colstrom Farms, Eagles FOE #3890, Fannin Fabrication Co., Fiber Tech, First National Bank of Kansas, Four Corners Steakhouse and Lounge, Hannas Auto Repair, Harmon Dental, Holmberg Oil, JAG Trucking LLC, KB’s SpecialTees and Gifts, Kens Auto and Truck Wash, L&M Construction, McCoys RadioShack, Midwest Laser Leveling, Native Fabrication and Design, Nice Guys Restoration, Osage County Herald-Chronicle, Osage Salvage and Recycling, Overbrook NAPA/The Shop, Quality Built Construction, R.W. Evenson Inc., Ridge Iron Grill, Ron and Pam Johnson, Saffer and Associates LLC, American Family Insurance, Salt Creek Fitness and Rehab, Santa Fe Trail Collision Center, The Body Shop, The Toy Shed, Tod’s BBQ.