Best Cruiser Calendar
State Troopers Nationwide Present Stunning Cruiser Photos for Annual 'Best Looking' 2027 Calendar Contest.
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Florida's Best Looking Cruiser entry includes the Tampa Sunshine Skyway Bridge lit in red, white, and blue to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, adding a patriotic visual beyond the vehicle itself.
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Nevada’s entry features a 2025 Ford Mustang parked beside a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Fallon to highlight the troopers’ partnership with the base, with voting open through July 10 and proceeds supporting the American Association of State Troopers; the calendar for 2027 will go on pre-order after the contest.
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Oklahoma’s entry pairs a restored 1937 Ford patrol car with a modern Chevrolet Tahoe, emphasizing nine decades of patrol history and the dovetail black-and-white paint scheme that laid the foundation for today’s look; the Route 66 angle ties the state’s heritage to the contest and calendar.
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Georgia's 2026 submission includes a background with a noble steed and storm clouds rolling in, a contrast to Florida’s bridge image and an indicator of the evolving imagery sought for the 2027 calendar.
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Kentucky’s entry showcases a 2024 Mustang GT outside the KSP Academy to honor fallen officers; voting ends July 10, the winner earns the cover of the 2027 calendar, and the state emphasizes the sacrifices of officers like Trooper James W. McNeely alongside historical tribute elements such as the 2015 statue 'The Trooper'.
The American Association of State Troopers has launched its 13th Annual Best Looking Cruiser contest, with five states battling for the cover of the 2027 calendar. Voting opened June 29 and runs through July 13, with some state deadlines as early as July 10. Action News Jax reports the winner earns the cover spot on the calendar, with proceeds supporting AAST Foundation scholarships that have topped $2.9 million to date.
Florida, the three-time defending champion, faces serious competition this year. Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Georgia have all deployed creative photo strategies to unseat the reigning champion. The contest is purely public-voted — anyone can cast a ballot online.
Florida Goes Patriotic With a Stormy Bridge Shot
Florida's entry is hard to miss. The Florida Highway Patrol submitted a photo of a cruiser on the Tampa Sunshine Skyway Bridge, lit up in red, white, and blue during a thunderstorm. The image ties directly to America's 250th birthday this year. Action News Jax notes voting for Florida runs through July 13.
Florida has won the contest three straight years, covering the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendars. A fourth win would be unprecedented. Colonel Gary Howze leads the agency. After last year's win, he said, "This win is for everyone that participated — and for the public, who benefit every day from strong partnerships."
Kentucky and Nevada Lean on Military and Memorial Themes
Kentucky is playing the emotional card. The Kentucky State Police submitted a photo of a 2024 Mustang GT outside the KSP Academy, featuring a 10-foot statue called "The Trooper" built in 2015. The entry honors fallen officers, including Trooper James W. McNeely. WNKY News reports voting for Kentucky closes July 10. Governor Andy Beshear said the troopers "represent the very best of public service."
Nevada took a "Top Gun" approach. The Nevada Highway Patrol placed a 2025 Ford Mustang next to a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Fallon. The photo highlights the agency's partnership with the military base. WKLW notes Nevada's voting also closes July 10, and the 2027 calendar goes to pre-order after the contest ends.
Oklahoma Brings Nearly 90 Years of Patrol History Into Frame
Oklahoma took a different route — literally. The state paired a restored 1937 Ford patrol car with a modern Chevrolet Tahoe for its entry. The pairing shows nearly nine decades of patrol history side by side. The black-and-white paint scheme on the vintage car laid the foundation for the look troopers use today.
The Route 66 connection gives Oklahoma a strong heritage angle. No other state in the contest can claim the same road-history tie-in. It is a direct contrast to Florida's cinematic storm shots and Nevada's military backdrop — substance over spectacle.
Georgia Rounds Out the Field With a Stormy Horse Image
Georgia's 2026 entry features a patrol car set against storm clouds and a "noble steed" in the background. Yahoo News reports the image is competing alongside Florida's bridge photo in the same voting round. Prior to Florida's current streak, Georgia won the contest in 2016, 2017, and 2020, making it a serious contender.
The top 13 vote-getters across all states earn spots in the calendar. The overall winner gets the cover. Pre-orders open in September 2026, with shipments going out in October. At $15 to $20 per calendar, every sale feeds back into the AAST Foundation's scholarship pool for troopers' families.
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