Pride & Polish awards: Finalists square off
Overdrive’s Pride & Polish competition is set to wrap up Tuesday, Dec. 30, with the final awards presentation scheduled for 5 p.m. Eastern time. The event marks the conclusion of a reader-focused contest that spotlights show-quality trucks and the operators who keep them looking their best.
For professional drivers, Pride & Polish has long been a reminder that presentation is part of the job for many owner-operators and fleets alike. Beyond trophies, these competitions put attention on the day-to-day discipline behind clean equipment—washing, polishing, detailing, and keeping a rig presentable while still earning miles.
Separate from the trucking awards event, Seattle’s mayor-elect, Katie Wilson, commented on social media following a fixture confirmation tied to SeattleFWC26. Wilson, a Democrat who will assume office Jan. 1, referenced Juneteenth and Pride themed matches and wrote: “We get to show the world that in Seattle, everyone is welcome. What an incredible honor for our city!”
That broader civic effort has also included a Pride Match artwork competition. Last month, three finalists were announced, and the designs have been displayed on the official SeattleFWC26 website.
While the two items come from different worlds—trucking recognition on one hand and a city’s themed event planning on the other—both reflect how public-facing presentation matters, whether it’s a show truck on display or a host city setting an inclusive tone for visitors.