2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Contributes More than $1.9 Million to People in Need

Charitable Donations to Date Exceed $21 Million

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (November 12, 2015) — The 65th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is in the books: the elegant and high-powered automobiles are back in their stables, and golfers are once again teeing off on the 18th hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Meanwhile, finances for the event have been tallied and more than $1.9 million was raised for charity. The full amount—$1,900,461 to be precise—was announced Wednesday at a luncheon honoring the charitable partners of the Concours.

“While we strive to set the bar high for concours everywhere, celebrating great automobiles and the people behind them, we also want to do our best for the local community,” said Bill Perocchi, CEO of Pebble Beach Company. “Our goal each year is to raise a substantial sum of money to help people in need, and we are pleased and proud to, once again, raise a record amount for local charities.”

The Concours has now raised more than $21 million for charity over its 65-year history, making 2015 a milestone year for the internationally recognized event.

“Collector car enthusiasts are passionate about their cars, but they also care greatly about people—and they often put their cars in service to the community, sharing their cars at events like ours and raising charitable dollars,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “Judges donate their expertise, hundreds of volunteers donate their time, and sponsors donate luxury items for opportunity drawings. All of these people come together to not only enjoy the cars on our show field but to help others.”

During Wednesday’s luncheon, both Perocchi and Button also stressed their gratitude to the charitable partners of the Concours who make certain that charity dollars are distributed wisely.

Pebble Beach Company Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pebble Beach Company that just celebrated its 40th anniversary, serves as the primary charitable partner of the Concours. The Foundation benefits nearly 100 local nonprofit programs, with a focus on youth education and literacy. It also works with the Concours to oversee the Phil Hill Scholarships, encouraging the next generation of automotive enthusiasts.

Additional charities that benefit directly from the Concours include United Way Monterey County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Natividad Medical Foundation, Kinship Center and Animal Friends Rescue Project. The 66th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 2016. For information, go to www.pebblebeachconcours.net.

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First conducted in 1950, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® (www.pebblebeachconcours.net) has grown to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. Only the most beautiful and rare cars are invited to appear on the famed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links®, and connoisseurs of art and style gather to admire these masterpieces. Charitable donations raised by Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® now total over $19 million. Related events include Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance™ presented by Rolex, Pebble RetroAuto™, and Pebble Beach® Auctions presented by Gooding & Company. Pebble Beach®, Pebble Beach Golf Links®, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance™, Pebble Beach RetroAuto™ and Pebble Beach® Automotive Week are trademarks, service marks and trade dress of Pebble Beach Company. All rights reserved.

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Contact: Kandace Hawkinson
(831) 622-1700 (khawkinson@pebblebeachconcours.net)