Named after aviation hero Charles Lindbergh, the award acknowledges the tireless effort necessary to create an aircraft that's truly best of show. The Grand Champion in each category is presented the Golden Lindy, while the Reserve Grand Champion nets the Silver Lindy.

But the Lindy Award is more than a mere beauty contest. Judges are more impressed by workmanship than a nice paint job and, in the case of vintage/warbird aircraft, authenticity over shiny chrome. The personality of the aircraft owner has no bearing on the judging - the only thing that matters is the quality of the work. This means that a Lindy Award winner possesses a beauty that is far more than skin deep.