Each year, Central Florida Region recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions to the functioning of the region. These awards fall into three broad categories: Worker Of the Year, Distinquished Service Award, and election to the Region’s Hall of Fame. Nominations for these awards can come from any member.
Worker of the Year
WHAT: Awarded at the Annual Meeting. One person may be selected from each category of Administration, Club Racing and SOLO.
WHO: This person should be someone who has been especially effective in handling their individual responsibilities and supporting CFR during the year.
HOW:
- For Administration – Submit names to the Regional Executive or Chairman of the Board of Governors.
- For Club Racing – Submit names to the Race Board Chairman
- For SOLO – submit names to the SOLO Board Chairman.
Past Recipients
- 2020 – Admin: Steve Mullen; Race: Mary Ann Mullen; Rallycross: Britt Mann
- 2019 – Admin: Hollye LaPlante; Race: Kenny Taylor; Autocross: Brian Meyers & Trevor Renson; Rallycross: Samantha Boyles & Samantha Reynolds
- 2018 – Race: Tom Brewsaugh; Solo: Angela Carlascio
- 2017 – Race: James Crouse; Admin: Angela Carlascio; Solo: Nick and Caitlin Dunlap; Rallycross: Lee Reynolds
- 2016 – Race: Scott Lucas; Admin: Kevin Crain; Solo – Tane Hopu & Greg Shumaker; RallyCross – David Kincaid & Paul Troup
- 2015 – Race: Jimmy & Paula Hilldock; Admin: Neil Harmon; Solo: Ken Trier
- 2014 – Race: Bob Storke; Solo: Dave Welsh
- 2013 – Race: Tom Sterrett; Admin: Dave Langston; Solo: Scott Swartz
- 2012 – Race: Jim Hooker; Admin: Lee Hill; Solo: Brendan Lutz
- 2011 – Race: Sally Larson; Admin: Pamella Macgregor; Solo: Art Trier
- 2010 – Ricky Watts
- 2009 – Race: Patti Socher; Admin: Rev Steve Kearney
- 2008 – Rick & Barbara Henschel; Admin: Charlie Leonard
- 2007 – Admin: David Boles; Race: Jim Hooker & Charlene Gunn
- 2006 – Dave Fredrick
- 2005 – Jim Sleeth & Matt Coyne
- 2004 – John Giordano
- 2003 – Robin Ragaglia
- 2002 – Jack Ross
- 2001 – Jack Ragaglia
- 2000 – Glenn & Georgia Sterly, Gloria Theen
- 1999 – Rich & Gail Kasson, Chuck Orr
- 1998 – Bob Hayward & Jo Schnedl
- 1997 – Joyce Hayward & Sam Bass
- 1994 – Mark Chiles & Brenda Ashburn
- 1993 – Gary West
- 1992 – Tom Hardy
- 1991 – Bill Phillips
- 1990 – Ted & Jean Garrod
- 1989 – Bob Sager & Bob Anthony
- 1988 – Barbara Maire
- 1987 – Sharon Priep
- 1986 – Terry Kluesner
- 1985 – George Hall
Distinguished Service Award
WHAT: Awarded at the Annual Meeting. One person is selected.
WHO: This person should be someone who has gone over and above the usual activities to support our Region during the year. They may hold multiple positions or simply do their voluntary job with expertise, extra care and enthusiasm.
HOW: Submit your nominee’ name to a District Governor or Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Past Recipients
- 2020 – Lee Hill
- 2019 – Jim Hooker
- 2018 – Patti Socher
- 2017 – Lyn Hodges Watts
- 2016 – Darren Gunn
- 2015 – Ron Offutt
- 2014 – Sally Larsen
- 2013 – Chuck, Carla, & Chas Dawson
- 2012 – Charlie Leonard
- 2011 – Leland Miller
- 2010 – Tim Reardon & Dat Nguyen
- 2009 – Rich Kasson
- 2008 – Jack Ragaglia
- 2007 – Robin Ragaglia
- 2006 – Jim Magero
- 2005 – Dennis Joyce
- 2004 – Steve Kearney
- 2003 – Gary & Cheryl Poindexter
- 2002 – Bob Sager
- 2001 – Lee Shafer
- 2000 – Dave Theen
- 1999 – Ara Dube
- 1998 – Bob Anthony
- 1997 – Fran Martin
- 1996 – Bev Stockton
- 1995 – Bobby & Lolitta McCammack
- 1994 – Jim Sleeth
- 1993 – Sammi Ronshausen
- 1992 – Terry & Stephanie Kluesner
- 1991- John Schnedl
- 1990 – Bob Cone
- 1989 – Bob Cassidy
- 1988 – Dick Valentine
- 1987 – Robert Langlotz
- 1986 – Bill Martin
- 1985 – Don Johnson
- 1984 – Pete Spitale
- 1983 – Penny Pennington
- 1982 – Howard Duncan
- 1981 – Terri Coole
- 1980 – Bob & Bunny Nelson
- 1979 – Grace & Ken Payne
- 1978 – Pete & Kathy Spitale
- 1977 – Bill Martin
- 1976 – Bill Cannons
- 1975 – Lou Galanos
- 1974 – Lou Galanos
- 1973 – Rod Bauer
- 1972 – Hans Mohen
- 1971 – Clovis Cook
- 1970 – Lorraine Thomas
Hall of Fame
WHAT: Awarded at the Annual Meeting. Up to 4 members may be selected each year.
WHO: Recognizes members who have provided dedicated service to Central Florida Region over an extended period of years.
HOW: Submit your nominee’s name and a short write-up of their CFR service to your Governor, Sammi Ronshausen, or the Chairman of the Board of Governors. Selections are made by the Hall of Fame committee.
HOW TO: Send in your candidates’ name(s) by email, phone or talk with your Chief or Governor. Give a brief statement as to why you think your nominee deserves the award. Include your name and member number and please – only one name per award category per member.
Past Recipients
- 2017 – Sammi Marlis-Ronshausen
- 2016 – Don Johnson*
- 2015 – Terry Kluesner & John Schnedl*
- 2014 – Tim* & Paula Lee
- 2013 – Robin Ragaglia and Rev Steve Kearney
- 2012 – Ed Diehl and Joyce Hayward
- 2011 – Berta Sager*, Glenn* and Georgia Sterly*
- 2010 – Gail Kasson*
- 2009 – Dick Gauthier, Fred Amundrud, & Julian Graham
- 2008 – Bob Sieck & Bill Phillips
- 2007 – Kent McBee* & Dick Valentine Sr.*
- 2005 – Fran Martin, Bobby McCammack*, & Bob Sager*
- 2003 – Robin Langlotz & Pete Spitale*
- 2002 – Bill Cannons*, Bob Nelson*, Bunny Nelson*, & Harro Zitza*
- 2001 – Richard Dungan, Howard Duncan, Fred Geisel*, Bill Martin*, Van McDonald, Russ Smith*, Ara Dube*, & Hal Vance*
Lifetime Achievement Award
WHAT: Awarded at the Annual Meeting. It will only be awarded when there is a suitable recipient.
WHO: The Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 2012 to honor those few members who are universally agreed to have made an unusually significant contribution to the club over the course of many years.
HOW: Contact your District Governor with your suggestions.
Past Recipients
- 2013 – Bill* & Fran Martin
- 2012 – Bill Cannons*
* Deceased
