Flagging & Communications Volunteer of the Year

First Awarded in 1985

Flagging & Communications volunteers are the eyes and ears of the racetrack — stationed at corner posts around the circuit, they communicate track conditions to drivers through flags and make radio calls to Race Control describing incidents, serving as a critical link between the drivers and Race Control. SCCA’s Flagging & Communications officials are so respected in the motorsports community that they are regularly supporting events for IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, Formula 1, and many more professional and semi-pro series and championships. Each year since 1985, the SCCA® Flagging & Communications Volunteer of the Year has recognized the member whose situational awareness, flag discipline, communication skills, and dedication to driver safety exemplifies this vital specialty.

Eligibility:

Award recipients demonstrate expert flag discipline, exceptional situational awareness, clear and reliable radio communication, and calm judgment to respond effectively to rapidly changing on-track conditions. They show dedication throughout the season to their specialty, SCCA events, Regions, competitors, fellow volunteers, and the Club as a whole, and exhibit strong skills, good leadership, and a willingness to go above and beyond what is expected to offer excellent customer service.

Nomination Information:

SCCA members submit nominations, with winners selected by SCCA National Staff with input from Division leadership. If a nomination is not received for a specific specialty, a Volunteer of the Year Award may not be presented that year.

2025: Tarin Finn, Florida Region

2024: Nicole Prevenas, Blackhawk Valley Region

2023: Donald Drennon, Atlanta Region

2022: Ben Tyler, Great Lakes Division

2021: Patrick Prevenas, Central Division

2020: Brian Sill, Southwest Division

2019: Heather Clark, Southeast Division

2018: Bonnie Aarseth, Northern Pacific Division

2017: Tiffany Stiller, Central Division

2016: Bill Armitage, Great Lakes Division

2015: Jim Hooker, Southeast Division

2014: Albert (Al) Woodward, Jr., Rocky Mountain Division

2013: Dr. Karen Crider, Great Lakes Division

2013: Jessica Honigs, Northeast Division

2013: Ali Montgomery, Northern Pacific Division

2013: Christy Hopkins, Rocky Mountain Division

2013: Brent McNaul, Southwest Division

2012: Ed Shuler, Rocky Mountain Division

2011: Todd Cholmondeley, Great Lakes Division

2010: Verne Wandell

2009: Bob Newberg

2008: Ronda Knapp

2007: Diane Prokopf

2006: Keith Rood

2005: Barbara Lissow

2004: Ceci Smith

2003: Bernice Stanley

2002: Richard Smith

2001: Merl Hansen & Kelley Huxtable

2000: Mark Smith

1999: Bill Salmon

1998: Barbara Knox

1997: Gary Brumfield

1996: John Best

1995: Ken Rugaber

1994: Barbara Baldwin

1993: Paul Deushane

1992: Greg Kutka

1991: Linda Lloyd

1990: Alan Coleman

1989: Tom Connor

1988: Larry Pim

1987: Ken Cramer

1986: Gene & Telma Spence

1985: Corky Swanson