[fourfords]

["One of the other problems is that certain people go around asking if you are using your vote ballot so they can collect them and vote for their car, or asking all their friends to vote for their car, or asking to change classes because there are too many cars in that class."]

Nothing wrong with being acknowledged by your peers for a job well done. Just understand that some car owners want to be known for their car more than they want to be known for their integrity. Your challenge may be to recognize both. If you can do that, Your award no matter what it is, will be very valuable.