Awards will be presented for First, Second and Third place in six categories.

• Sn3 Locomotives
• Sn3 Rolling Stock (freight, passenger, caboose, MOW, etc.)
• S scale Structures (railroad or not-railroad)
• Other than S (any type of model in any other scale)
• Photograph – Prototype of anything railroad related
• Photograph – Model of anything railroad related

First place winners will receive a special 2027 Sn3 symposium plaque. Second and Third place winners will receive certificates.

The highest scoring Model entered for NMRA Achievement Program Evaluation will receive a special 2027 Sn3 Symposium Plaque.

In addition, a “Best of Show” award will be issued for the model receiving the most overall votes.