Charities for 2017
For 2017 year car show, the winner of each car class got to choose a charity of their choice, in which the "Sun Valley Cruise-In' will make a donation of $100 in their name. So totals $2,700 to local charities.
The "Sun Valley Cruise-In" will also be making donations to NONA as well as the Canadian Red Cross's - BC Fire Relief Fund.
The local charities of the Sun Valley Grief Society, Vernon Shriner's, and Kamloops Crime Stoppers also raise funds while attending the car show.
Here's a list of the winners and their personal choices for local charities to support;
Jason Tasko
26 Chevrolet Pick-up
1-Antique, brass and classics
to 1947 Stock
Charity: Hospice House
By
George Clarke
1956 Ford 2Dr Hardtop
4-“Chrome and fins”
1948 to 1963 Custom
Charity: Canadian Red Cross BC Fire Fund
By
Ryan Micholuk
1974 Chevrolet Nova
7-Stylin’ Seventies
1972 to 1985 Custom
Charity: Vernon SPCA
By
Jon Griffiths
1998 Suzuki GSXR 750
10-Best vintage or custom motorcycle
Charity: Vernon Food Bank
By
Kjell Hurlen
1970 Pontiac GTO
13-Best original survivor
Charity: Fire Fighters Burn Fund
By
Louie Colongelo
1974 Toyota Celica
16-Best Import
Charity: Vernon SPCA
By
Myles Anker
1959 Monarch Scepter
19-Best Canadian Marque
Charity: Multiple Sclerosis Society
By
Payton Bischer
1959 Desoto Fireflite and boat
27- Hagerty People’s Choice
Charity: Heart and Stroke Association
By
Tim Kornell
1932 Ford Roadster
24- Sun Valley Cruiser’s Choice (3)
Charity: NOW Canada (Kelowna)
By
Don & Jo Hawker
1932 Ford 3 window
2-Antique, brass and classics
to 1947 Custom
Charity: Fire and Burn Fund
By
Rob Schneider
1970 Ford Mustang
5-“Swingin’ Sixties”
1964 to 1971 Stock
Charity: Vernon SPCA
By
Justin Schneider
1974 Ford Maverick
8-Stylin’ Seventies
1972 to 1985 Stock
Charity: BC SPCA
By
Les Hein
1956 Chevrolet pickup
11-Best truck, stock
Charity: NONA, North Okanagan Neurological Association
By
Bob Fry
1968 Chevy Camaro
14-Best Pro-touring
Charity: Vernon SPCA
By
Rick Sobon
1958 Oldsmobile 98
17-Best Rat Rod
Charity: Canadian Red Cross Fire Fund
By
Jim & Shirley Reimer
1953 Chevrolet convertible
20- Best Convertible
Charity: Vernon Food Bank
By
Ray Campbell
1934 Ford Tudor
22- Sun Valley Cruiser’s Choice (1)
Charity: Vernon SPCA
By
Don Jenner
1958 Chevrolet Corvette
25- Best of Show
Charity: Vernon SPCA
By
Bob Gardner
1955 Ford convertible
3-“Chrome and fins”
1948 to 1963 Stock
Charity: Sunrise Grief Society
By
Jason Barnett
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
6-“Swingin’ Sixties”
1964 to 1971 Custom
Charity: Hospice House
By
Geoff Wight
2006 Pontiac Solstice
9-Modern Sports and Muscle
1986 +
Charity: Vernon Food Bank
By
David Kellestine
1935 Ford Pickup
12-Best truck, custom
Charity: Cystic Fibrosis
By
Chelsie Lesoski
2013 Scion FRS
15-Best Tuner
Charity: Canadian Red Cross BC Fire Fund
By
Ervin & Robyn Souder
1955 Studebaker Speedster
18-Best Vintage vehicle & trailer
Charity: Women’s Transition House
By
Jack Hodgson
1970 Boss Mustang
21- Watkin Motors Sponsors Choice
Charity: Vernon Boys and Girls Club
By
Larry Roderich
1935 Ford Coupe
23- Sun Valley Cruiser’s Choice (2)
Charity: Alzheimer Society
By
Bob Kerr
1925 Ford Model-T Depot Hack
26- KISS FM Listeners Choice
Charity: BC Cancer Foundation
By