Who WON at The One Motorcycle Show BUILDER AWARDS 2026?!
HERE’S WHO BROUGHT HOME THE HARDWARE…
17 YEARS STRONG & STILL SWINGIN’ THE HAMMER! — Progressive Presents The One Motorcycle Show wrapped its annual Builder Awards at Zidell Yards, recognizing top custom builders from across the country in a high-energy ceremony led by founder Thor Drake and host Joey Lancaster, alongside celebrity guest judges including motocross legend Seth Enslow. Selected from hundreds of builds, this year’s winners were honored for craftsmanship, creativity, and full-send execution across the custom motorcycle world.
The awards show presented a dozen or so locally hand-forged specialty hammer trophies by world famous Bridgetown Forge, awarded on stage to the top invited builders from around the globe who stood above the rest. Set in the heart of Portland’s historic Zidell Yards shipyard, the show once again brought together the community to celebrate motorcycles in a way everyone can enjoy.
2026 Builder Award Winners
Doc Brown Award (Legacy-Inspired Riding and Racing Bike) — Courtney Olive, 1973–75 Yamaha RD350 Race Bike — Presented by The One Motorcycle Show
Electric Cowboy Award (Coolest Electric Powered Bike) — Justin Tutor, 2003 Honda CRF450R — Presented by LiveWire
Belter Award (A Machine That Hits All the Right Notes) — Jacqueline Fisch, 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Bob — Presented by Gates Belt Drive
Big Chief Award (A Sturdy Machine That Stands the Test of Time) — Keith Marquardt, 1968 Fiat Custom Trike — Presented by Indian Motorcycle
The Soul Is Definitely Part of It Award (It Just Won’t Quit) — Blake Kent, 1977 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Chopper — Presented by Danner Boots
Prince of the Castle Award (A Young Builder Beyond Their Years) — Jake Drummond, Yamaha XS650 Street Tracker — Presented by Royal Enfield
Heavy Metal Award (Heavy and Unapologetically Awesome) — CT Newman, 1939 Harley-Davidson 8-Valve ULH Chopper — Presented by Harley-Davidson + Seattle Cossacks
The Hardway Award (Built the Hard Way, No Shortcuts) — Corey Mauck, Aero Precision Metalworks Build — Presented by Seth Enslow, MX legend
Outstanding Situation Award (Pulled Off the Impossible) — Davey Loprinzi, 1969 Honda Z50 Mini Bike — Presented by Progressive Insurance
The Rocketship Award (Precision Meets Performance) — Suicide Customs, Custom Build — Presented by BMW Motorrad
Champ of Champs Award (The Overall Champion Bike) — Jenna Forstrom, 1969 Harley-Davidson/Aermacchi Rapido 125 MLS — Presented by The One Motorcycle Show + Sandwitch Leather
The One Moto Award (Thor’s Vision of “The One”) — Led Sled Customs, 1250 Sportster S Custom Chop — Presented by The One Motorcycle Show + Biggz General
Underdog Award (Doing the Most with the Least) — Cristian Sosa Metalworks, 1976 Custom Shovelhead — Presented by The One Motorcycle Show
Builder Pro Purse Award (A beautifully hideous purse + $1,000 cash) — Alan Steadman, 1951 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead Chopper — Presented by Devil’s Point / Lucky Devil Lounge
Motosport Award (Dirt Builds That Keep It Fun) — David Land, 1978 Suzuki RM125 & 1982 Suzuki JR50 — Presented by Motosport + Motosport Hillsboro
Mjolnir Award (Blowing It Up) — Jeff Freeman, 1981 Honda CBX1000 Cafe Racer — Presented by See See Motor Coffee
REV’IT! ADV Award (Off-Road Build Made to Last) — Eric Minsker Husqvarna 901 Expedition Rally — Presented by REV’IT!
Russ Brown Annual Bike Giveaway — Harrison Vaughan, 2025 Custom Kawasaki W230 ABS — Presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
Traeger Grill Giveaway — Derek Butler, WOODRIDGE™ Pro Grill — Presented by Traeger Grills
Panama Moto Trip Giveaway — Seth Dryden, 6-Day Bocas del Toro Moto Trip (Bike Rental Included) — Presented by the Drake Family
“This year we invited a panel of professional judges to help recognize the work across different categories,” says founder Thor Drake. “We knew going in it wasn’t going to be easy. There was an insane collection of motorcycles on display—countless hours of time, thought, energy, sweat, tears, and a few beers behind every one of them. Every builder should be proud. It didn’t disappoint. And to everyone who brought something through those doors, whether you walked away with a hammer or not, that level of work didn’t go unnoticed. That’s what keeps this thing moving. See you next year.”
The awards show started by celebrating all the people that make the one show special and ended with a watermelon smash.
As the dust settles on Year 17, The One Motorcycle Show looks ahead to what’s next. What started as a small gathering of builders has grown into one of the most talked-about custom motorcycle events in the country—driven by the people who continue to show up, build, and push it forward.
More details on the 2027 show will be announced...
