Kevin, I'm sure your models are worthy. You have to go with the view that this is a day to spend with like minded people (model car builders), find some bargains or maybe grails, pick up hints and ideas from other builders, see some amazing modeling and if you bring home hardware great but if not it was a good day anyway because of all the other stuff.
Normally I would attend but will be in Montreal that weekend at the I.P.M.S. meet being held there.