GGR Life Members
The Board may recognize sustained membership in and service to GGR by designating individuals as GGR life Members. The individuals so honored are:
Name | Year Honored |
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Karl Keller | 1995 |
George Neidel | 1995 |
Shirley Neidel | 1996 |
James & Jean Ohl | 2004 |
William Benz | 2011 |
Olen Creech Award Recipients
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. |
Perc Bliss Award Recipients
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:
Year | Name | Year | Name |
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1982 | Felix Oramas | 2003 | Louise Sousoures & Susan Angebranndt |
1983 | Michael Lommatzsch | 2004 | Ken Park & Harold Williams |
1984 | Sandi Candlin/Barbara Maas | 2005 | Doug & Dana Ambrisko |
1985 | George & Shirley Neidel | 2006 | John Celona |
1986 | Michael Lommatzsch | 2007 | Andrew Forrest |
1987 | Chet & Lyn Martin | 2008 | Matt & Carl Switzer |
1988 | Gary Walton/Bert Wall | 2009 | Warren Walker & Mike Cullinan |
1989 | Shirley Neidel | 2010 | Claude Leglise |
1990 | Gary Ringen | 2011 | Carl Switzer, Mike Cullinan, Warren Walker, and Andrew Forrest |
1991 | Paula Evans | 2012 | Michael Sherman |
1992 | Gerry Brown | 2013 | Andrew Blyholder |
1993 | Chet Martin | 2014 | Elaine Macey |
1994 | David Kimes | 2015 | (not awarded) |
1995 | Steve Group | 2016 | Brad Kellett |
1996 | Bill Newlin | 2017 | Bryan Phan |
1997 | Carolyn Lusk | 2018 | Michael Griffin |
1998 | Louise Sousoures | 2019 | Bubba Gong |
1999 | Dave & Sheila Dunwoodie | 2020 | |
2000 | (not awarded) | 2021 | |
2001 | Howard Yao | 2022 | |
2002 | Larry, Linda & Greg Adams | 2023 | Himanshu Patel |
Don Lang Memorial Award Recipients
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:
Year | Name | Year | Name |
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1985 | Ed Clement | 2005 | Jay Dugan |
1986 | Cecil & Carol Beach | 2006 | Gary Dorighi |
1987 | George Neidel | 2007 | Mike Cullinan |
1988 | Troy Lothrop | 2008 | John Seidell |
1989 | Ken Mack | 2009 | Ross and Paulette Johnson |
1990 | Dennis Tholen | 2010 | Paul Marty |
1981 | Charlie Arolla | 2011 | Heath Spencer |
1992 | Dan Cowell | 2012 | Tim Smith and Kim Garcia |
1983 | Diane Kimes | 2013 | Paul Larson |
1994 | Brian Perry | 2014 | Milo & Diane Dorr |
1995 | Bill Newlin | 2015 | (not awarded) |
1996 | Larry & K. C. Sharp | 2016 | (not awarded) |
1997 | Pattie DeMartini | 2017 | Paul Marty |
1998 | Masuo Robinson | 2018 | Sharon Neidel |
1999 | Scott Yeaman | 2019 | John Teasley |
2000 | Bill Benz | 2020 | (not awarded) |
2001 | Laurie Yonk | 2021 | Dan Thompson |
2002 | Bill Benz | 2022 | (not awarded) |
2003 | Hank Watts | 2023 | Steve Taty |
2004 | Karen Neidel |
Don Matthews Memorial Award Recipients
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:
Year | Name | Year | Name |
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1976 | Rosemary Humphreys | 2000 | Olen Creech |
1977 | Robert Sherman | 2001 | (not awarded) |
1978 | Keenan & Donna Jean Cassidy | 2002 | Robert Murillo |
1979 | Michael Lommatzsch | 2003 | Howard Yao |
1980 | Mark Gang | 2004 | (not awarded) |
1981 | Felix & Reina Oramas | 2005 | Chet Bottone |
1982 | Danielle Maddox | 2006 | Jim McClelland |
1983 | Jack Kuhn | 2007 | Larry & Loren Burgess |
1984 | Rick Guide | 2008 | Laura Mercier |
1985 | (not awarded) | 2009 | (not awarded) |
1986 | Teresa Neidel | 2010 | Carl & Matt Switzer |
1987 | Bob & Karen Crookshank | 2011 | Mike Koozman |
1988 | David & Diane Kimes | 2012 | (not awarded) |
1989 | Stacy Lynd | 2013 | Ralf Dossman |
1990 | Anne West | 2014 | Linda Adams |
1991 | Lloyd & Pattie DeMartini | 2015 | John Seidel and Howard Yao |
1992 | John & Lynn Chakel | 2016 | (not awarded) |
1993 | Esther Ho | 2017 | (not awarded) |
1994 | Ross & Lauren Merrill | 2018 | (not awarded) |
1995 | Dennis & Lisa Yearton | 2019 | (not awarded) |
1996 | Bob & Marianne Gardner | 2020 | (not awarded) |
1997 | 2021 | John Ahearn | |
1998 | 2022 | (not awarded) | |
1999 | 2023 | Jie Mao & Diana Bogorodskaya |
Competitive Event Of The Year
The Competitive Event of the Year is selected by the Board of Directors. Past winners are:
Year | Event | Year | Event |
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1990 | Parade Autocross | 2009 | Warren Walker & Mike Cullinan for club race at Thunderhill |
1991 | Time Trial | 2010 | Autocross Series, Joe Lee & Chris Hamilton |
1992 | High Speed Drive, David Kimes | 2011 | (not awarded) |
1996 | Inaugural Club Race, David Kimes | 2012 | Carlsen Concours: Larry Adams |
1997 | Urban Assault Rallye, Bob Gardner | 2013 | (not awarded) |
1999 | Time Trial Series, Masuo Robinson | 2014 | Laguna Seca DE: Kim Garcia, Craig Lisowski, Tim Smith, and Heath Spencer |
2000 | Autocross Series, John Seidel | 2015 | (not awarded) |
2001 | Autocross at Candlestick, Bill Newlin | 2016 | Carlsen Concours: Larry Adams |
2002 | Sears Point Club Race, Masuo Robinson | 2017 | Autocross Series: Andrew Blyholder |
2003 | Autocross Series, David Leong | 2018 | (not awarded) |
2004 | Sears Point Time Trial, Ken Park | 2019 | |
2005 | Carlsen Concours | 2020 | |
2006 | PRC/TT: Andrew Forrest & Masuo Robinson | 2021 | Sonoma DE/CR: Jim McClelland |
2007 | Carlsen Concours: Larry Adams | 2022 | Sonoma DE/CR/Tour/Cars&Coffee: Howard Yao and Gilbert Bouzeid |
2008 | (not awarded) | 2023 | Time Trial Series Returns: Howard Yao |
Social Event Of The Year
The Social Event of the Year is selected by the Board of Directors. Past selectees are:
Year | Event | Year | Event |
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1990 | Death Valley Tour | 2009 | Awards Banquet, Mark Powell |
1991 | Christmas Party | 2010 | 50th Anniversary, John Celona & Bubba Gong |
1992 | Time Trial Awards Banquet, Charlie Arolla | 2011 | Volunteer Appreciation Day, Bubba Gong |
1996 | Tech Session Series, David Blanchard | 2012 | All of Them, Joe Sweis |
1997 | Death Valley Tour, Croom Family | 2013 | (not awarded) |
1998 | New Member Socials, Louise Sousoures | 2014 | Highway 1 to Wine Country: Sukesh Mohan, Thom Ruben, and Alice Yeh |
1999 | GGR Night at Altamonte, Larry Sharp | 2015 | (not awarded) |
2000 | 40th Anniversary Party, Karen Neidel | 2016 | Fun Run to Santa Barbara: Gilbert Bouzeid, Robert Habibi, Brad Kellett, and Sanjay Rao |
2001 | Agricultural Tour, Rob Neidel | 2017 | 2017 Holiday Party |
2002 | Krote Tour, Larry & KC Sharp | 2018 | |
2003 | Adopt-a-Highway, Jean Ohl | 2019 | |
2004 | Yosemite Tour, Alfred Abken | 2020 | |
2005 | Boxster Brunch, George Grialou | 2021 | Gilbert’s Drive Event |
2006 | New Member Social: Louise Sousoures | 2022 | Sonoma DE/CR/Tour/C&C: Howard Yao & Gilbert Bouzeid |
2007 | Team visits at Infineon and Laguna Seca: Mark Powell | 2023 | Annual Awards Lunch: Wen Shen |
2008 | Vasona Picnic, Mark Powell |
Enthusiast Of The Year Recipients
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:
Year | Name | Year | Name |
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1966 | Burt Propp * | 2005 | John Seidell |
1971 | Dwight Mitchell* | 2006 | Paulette Johnson |
1975 | John Clever* | 2007 | Andrew Blyholder |
1979 | John Johnson | 2008 | Paul Larson |
1981 | Bill Patton * | 2009 | Larry Adams |
1990 | Michael Lommatzsch * | 2010 | Andrew Forrest |
1991 | K. C. Sharp | 2011 | (not awarded) |
1992 | Larry Sharp | 2012 | Elain Macey |
1994 | Chet Martin | 2013 | (not awarded) |
1995 | George Neidel * | 2014 | (not awarded) |
1996 | Lloyd DeMartini | 2015 | (not awarded) |
1997 | Sharon Neidel | 2016 | Alice Yeh |
1998 | Louise Sousoures | 2017 | Himanshu Patel |
1999 | Mike Mitchell/Donna Sylvanovich | 2018 | Eric Portzline |
2000 | Howard Yao | 2019 | Vincent Piccelli |
2001 | Larry Adams | 2020 | |
2002 | David Leong | 2021 | Tim Collins |
2003 | Dean & Laura Thomas | 2022 | Ed Burghardt |
2004 | Neil Librock | 2023 | Connie Lu |
Family Of The Year Recipients
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:
Year | Name | Year | Name |
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1975 | Neidels * | 2007 | Johnsons |
1978 | Johnson/Candlin family | 2008 | Kosts |
1982 | Zaccones * | 2009 | Gershs |
1985 | Neidels * | 2010 | Hamilton Racing |
1990 | (not awarded) | 2011 | (not awarded) |
1991 | Kuhns | 2012 | Tavernettis |
1992 | Arollas/Yeartons | 2013 | John Celona & Bubba Gong |
1996 | (not awarded) | 2014 | Sharon Neidel & David Bunch |
1997 | Creeches | 2015 | (not awarded) |
1998 | Dugans | 2016 | (not awarded) |
1999 | (not awarded) | 2017 | Castles |
2000 | (not awarded) | 2018 | Neidels |
2001 | (not awarded) | 2019 | (not awarded) |
2002 | Murrays | 2020 | (not awarded) |
2003 | Ambriskos | 2021 | Wittrocks |
2004 | McGuigans | 2022 | (not awarded) |
2005 | Adams | 2023 | Hekmatys |
2006 | (not awarded) |