PCA-GGR Awards

GGR LIFE MEMBER

The Board may recognize sustained membership in and service to GGR by designating individuals as GGR life Members. The individuals so honored are:

1995 Karl Keller

1995 George Neidel

1996 Shirley Neidel

2004 James & Jean Ohl

2011 William Benz

2024 Terry Zaccone

ENTHUSIAST OF THE YEAR

An Enthusiast of the Year is only selected by the Board of Directors when an individual’s service to GGR so warrants. Past GGR (PCA National Lazar-Blanchard Memorial honorees designated with *) honorees are:

1966 Burt Propp *

1971 Dwight Mitchell *

1975 John Clever *

1979 John Johnson

1981 Bill Patton *

1990 Michael Lommatzsch *

1991 K. C. Sharp

1992 Larry Sharp

1994 Chet Martin

1995 George Neidel *

1996 Lloyd DeMartini

1997 Sharon Neidel

1998 Louise Sousoures

1999 Mike Mitchell/Donna Sylvanovich

2000 Howard Yao

2001 Larry Adams

2002 David Leong

2003 Dean & Laura Thomas

2004 Neil Librock

OLEN CREECH AWARD

The Olen Creech Award is GGR’s highest award. It honors members who have made extraordinary contributions to the club over a period of years. It is named in honor of Olen Creech who, for many years, has handled the arduous task of completing GGR’s federal and state tax returns and has never charged the club for this service. The Olen Creech Award is not intended to be awarded every year, but only when merited.

2011 Olen Creech: First recipient, for service as noted in the description of the award above

2013 Bubba Gong: For organizing and directing 4 years of charitable fundraising events for GGR

2022 Michael Sherman: For serving 12 consecutive years as Membership Director

2024 Ed Hunter: Past President, Autocross Director, Track Instructor, Alameda Liaison


PERC BLISS AWARD

This award honors Perc Bliss, the first President of Golden Gate Region. Each year, the President selects the member(s) who has made the greatest contribution to the club during the year. The recipients of this honor are:

1982 Felix Oramas

1983 Michael Lommatzsch

1984 Sandi Candlin/Barbara Maas

1985 George & Shirley Neidel

1986 Michael Lommatzsch

1987 Chet & Lyn Martin

1988 Gary Walton/Bert Wall

1989 Shirley Neidel

1990 Gary Ringen

1991 Paula Evans

1992 Gerry Brown

1993 Chet Martin

1994 David Kimes

1995 Steve Group

1996 Bill Newlin

1997 Carolyn Lusk

1998 Louise Sousoures

1999 Dave & Sheila Dunwoodie

2000 (not awarded)

2000 (not awarded)

2001 Howard Yao

2002 Larry, Linda & Greg Adams

2003 Louise Sousoures & Susan Angebranndt

2004 Ken Park & Harold Williams

2005 Doug & Dana Ambrisko

2006 John Celona

2007 Andrew Forrest

2008 Matt & Carl Switzer

2009 Warren Walker & Mike Cullinan

2010 Claude Leglise

2011 Carl Switzer, Mike Cullinan, Warren Walker, and Andrew Forrest

2012 Michael Sherman

2013 Andrew Blyholder

2014 Elaine Macey

2015 (not awarded)

2016 Brad Kellett

2017 Bryan Phan

2018 Michael Griffin

2019 Bubba Gong

2020 (not awarded)

2021 (not awarded)

2022 (not awarded)

2023 Himanshu Patel

2024 Scott Kalkin


DON LANG MEMORIAL AWARD

The Don Lang Memorial Award is presented annually to the GGR member who most exhibits the spirit of good sportsmanship and service to the Club as shown by Don Lang, in whose memory the award is presented. The recipient is selected by nomination of the Track Director and/or Board of Directors and approved by vote of the Board of Directors. The honorees are:

1981 Charlie Arolla

1983 Diane Kimes

1985 Ed Clement

1986 Cecil & Carol Beach

1987 George Neidel

1988 Troy Lothrop

1989 Ken Mack

1990 Dennis Tholen

1992 Dan Cowell

1994 Brian Perry

1995 Bill Newlin

1996 Larry & K. C. Sharp

1997 Pattie DeMartini

1998 Masuo Robinson

1999 Scott Yeaman

2000 Bill Benz

2001 Laurie Yonk

2002 Bill Benz

2003 Hank Watts


DON MATTHEWS MEMORIAL AWARD

The Don Matthews Memorial Award is presented annually to the new member(s) who most represents the enthusiasm and spirit of Don Matthews, in whose memory the award was presented. The honorees are:

1976 Rosemary Humphreys

1977 Robert Sherman

1978 Keenan & Donna Jean Cassidy

1979 Michael Lommatzsch

1980 Mark Gang

1981 Felix & Reina Oramas

1982 Danielle Maddox

1983 Jack Kuhn

1984 Rick Guide

1985 (not awarded)

1986 Teresa Neidel

1987 Bob & Karen Crookshank

1988 David & Diane Kimes

1989 Stacy Lynd

1990 Anne West

1991 Lloyd & Pattie DeMartini

1992 John & Lynn Chakel

1993 Esther Ho

1994 Ross & Lauren Merrill

1995 Dennis & Lisa Yearton

1996 Bob & Marianne Gardner

1997 (not awarded)

1998 (not awarded)

1999 (not awarded)

2004 Karen Neidel

2005 Jay Dugan

2006 Gary Dorighi

2007 Mike Cullinan

2008 John Seidell

2009 Ross and Paulette Johnson

2010 Paul Marty

2011 Heath Spencer

2012 Tim Smith and Kim Garcia

2013 Paul Larson

2014 Milo & Diane Dorr

2015 (not awarded)

2016 (not awarded)

2017 Paul Marty

2018 Sharon Neidel

2019 John Teasley

2020 (not awarded)

2021 Dan Thompson

2022 (not awarded)

2023 (not awarded)

2024 David Bunch

2000 Olen Creech

2001 (not awarded)

2002 Robert Murillo

2003 Howard Yao

2004 (not awarded)

2005 Chet Bottone

2006 Jim McClelland

2007 Larry & Loren Burgess

2008 Laura Mercier

2009 (not awarded)

2010 Carl & Matt Switzer

2011 Mike Koozman

2012 (not awarded)

2013 Ralf Dossman

2014 Linda Adams

2015 John Seidel and Howard Yao

2016 (not awarded)

2017 (not awarded)

2018 (not awarded)

2019 (not awarded)

2020 (not awarded)

2021 John Ahearn

2022 (not awarded)

2023 Jie Mao & Diana Bogorodskaya

2024 Omar Portigliatti


COMPETITIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

The Competitive Event of the Year is selected by the Board of Directors. Past winners are:

1990 Parade Autocross

1991 Time Trial

1992 High Speed Drive, David Kimes

1996 Inaugural Club Race, David Kimes

1997 Urban Assault Rallye, Bob Gardner

1999 Time Trial Series, Masuo Robinson

2000 Autocross Series, John Seidel

2001 Autocross at Candlestick, Bill Newlin

2002 Sears Point Club Race, Masuo Robinson

2003 Autocross Series, David Leong

2004 Sears Point Time Trial, Ken Park

2005 Carlsen Concours

2006 PRC/TT: Andrew Forrest & Masuo Robinson

2007 Carlsen Concours: Larry Adams

2008 (not awarded)

2009 Warren Walker & Mike Cullinan for club race at Thunderhill

2010 Autocross Series, Joe Lee & Chris Hamilton

2011 (not awarded)

2012 Carlsen Concours: Larry Adams

2013 (not awarded)

2014 Laguna Seca DE: Kim Garcia, Craig Lisowski, Tim Smith, and Heath Spencer

2015 (not awarded)

2016 Carlsen Concours: Larry Adams

2017 Autocross Series: Andrew Blyholder

2018 (not awarded)

2019 (not awarded)

2020 (not awarded)

2021 Sonoma DE/CR: Jim McClelland

2022 Sonoma DE/CR/Tour/Cars&Coffee: Howard Yao and Gilbert Bouzeid

2023 Time Trial Series Returns: Howard Yao

2024 Autocross CCF at Alameda: Himanshu Patel


SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

The Social Event of the Year is selected by the Board of Directors. Past selectees are:

1990 Death Valley Tour

1991 Christmas Party

1992 Time Trial Awards Banquet, Charlie Arolla

1996 Tech Session Series, David Blanchard

1997 Death Valley Tour, Croom Family

1998 New Member Socials, Louise Sousoures

1999 GGR Night at Altamonte, Larry Sharp

2000 40th Anniversary Party, Karen Neidel

2001 Agricultural Tour, Rob Neidel

2002 Krote Tour, Larry & KC Sharp

2003 Adopt-a-Highway, Jean Ohl

2004 Yosemite Tour, Alfred Abken

2005 Boxster Brunch, George Grialou

2006 New Member Social: Louise Sousoures

2007 Team visits at Infineon and Laguna Seca: Mark Powell

2008 Vasona Picnic, Mark Powell

2009 Awards Banquet, Mark Powell

2010 50th Anniversary, John Celona & Bubba Gong

2011 Volunteer Appreciation Day, Bubba Gong

2012 All of Them, Joe Sweis

2013 (not awarded)

2014 Highway 1 to Wine Country: Sukesh Mohan, Thom Ruben, and Alice Yeh

2015 (not awarded)

2016 Fun Run to Santa Barbara: Gilbert Bouzeid, Robert Habibi, Brad Kellett, and Sanjay Rao

2017 2017 Holiday Party

2018 (not awarded)

2019 (not awarded)

2020 (not awarded)

2021 Gilbert’s Drive Event: Gilbert Bouzeid

2022 Sonoma DE/CR/Tour/C&C: Howard Yao & Gilbert Bouzeid

2023 Annual Awards Lunch: Wen Shen

2024 Cars and Coffee at Stanford, hosted by Breitling: Kate Efremova


FAMILY OF THE YEAR

A Family of the Year is only selected by the Board of Directors when a family’s service to GGR so merits such recognition. Past GGR (PCA National honorees designated with *) honorees are:

1975 Neidels *

1978 Johnson/Candlins

1982 Zaccones *

1985 Neidels *

1990 (not awarded)

1991 Kuhns

1992 Arollas/Yeartons

1996 (not awarded)

1997 Creeches

1998 Dugans

1999 (not awarded)

2000 (not awarded)

2001 (not awarded)

2002 Murrays

2003 Ambriskos

2004 McGuigans

2005 Adams

2006 (not awarded)

2005 John Seidell

2006 Paulette Johnson

2007 Andrew Blyholder

2008 Paul Larson

2009 Larry Adams

2010 Andrew Forrest

2011 (not awarded)

2012 Elain Macey

2013 (not awarded)

2014 (not awarded)

2015 (not awarded)

2016 Alice Yeh

2017 Himanshu Patel

2018 Eric Portzline

2019 Vincent Piccelli

2020 (not awarded)

2021 Tim Collins

2022 Ed Burghardt

2023 Connie Lu

2024 Christian Stangier


2007 Johnsons

2008 Kosts

2009 Gershs

2010 Hamilton Racing

2011 (not awarded)

2012 Tavernettis

2013 John Celona & Bubba Gong

2014 Sharon Neidel & David Bunch

2015 (not awarded)

2016 (not awarded)

2017 Castles

2018 Neidels

2019 (not awarded)

2020 (not awarded)

2021 Wittrocks

2022 (not awarded)

2023 Hekmatys

2024 Patels