Each year at the SCCA® National Convention, it’s a well-earned tradition to “level up” the spotlight on outstanding achievements by SCCA Regions. These honors celebrate Regions that didn’t just take the green flag – they confidently shifted into the next gear and hit the gas by developing programs their members genuinely enjoy. By pushing the throttle on innovation and embracing growth, these Regions helped elevate the sport, resulting in better events, stronger fields, and more #funwithcars.
During the Jan. 15-23, 2026, virtual SCCA National Convention (it’s not too late to join in on the fun), SCCA recognized the standout Regions through the Tom Burke Awards and the Region of the Year Awards.
“While the SCCA Board of Directors sets the strategy and establishes rules of the Club, and the [SCCA] National Office executes those plans, the SCCA Regions are literally where the rubber meets the road,” Chris Robbins, part of SCCA’s Region Development team, said during the Jan. 17, 2026, awards presentation. “Regions provide the place and the method for members and guests to engage with the Club.”
Both the Region of the Year and Tom Burke Awards were selected and given by the Region Development Department for performance during the previous year. Featuring four categories, these awards allow SCCA Regions of every size to take a well-earned victory lap.
Tom Burke Award
The Tom Burke Award is presented to Regions for exemplary efforts to activate and grow the SCCA. Formerly named the Chairman’s Award prior to 1987, one award is given to the RE of a Region in each Region Size category from the preceding year.
The awards are given in honor of SCCA member Tom Burke. His love of SCCA and passion for what we do not only ignited in others a desire to become SCCA members, but also served as a call to engage in SCCA activities. Mr. Burke’s ambassadorial approach to prospective and current members served as a model for the spirit of the SCCA.
Winners
Jumbo: Ohio Valley Region – David Brown, Regional Executive
Large: Kansas Region – Brian Harmer, Regional Executive
Medium: Glen Region (second consecutive year) – Edward A Zebrowski, Regional Executive
Small: Big Sky Region – Joseph Broom, Regional Executive
Region of the Year Awards
The Region of the Year Award gauges the Region’s management team performance relating to SCCA’s Goals and Business Strategies (Member Experience, Operational Excellence, and Program Development). Winning Region leadership teams are fully engaged with their members and also participate regularly in the quarterly Region RE calls with the SCCA National Office to stay abreast of news and changes, communicating that insight with their members. They also run as many programs as possible, often more than other Regions of their size.
Winners
Jumbo: Washington DC Region (second consecutive year) – Charles Edmondson, Regional Executive
Large: Kansas Region – Brian Harmer, Regional Executive
Medium: Blue Ridge Region – Rob Leslie, Jr., Regional Executive
Small: Middle George Region – Raymond J. Brake, Regional Executive
More to Celebrate
While the Regions above won awards, other Regions were also worthy of celebration during the SCCA National Convention. For example, the top five Regions demonstrating the largest growth year over year regardless of Region size were:
- Middle Georgia Region: 17.3% growth
- Big Sky Region: 22.2% growth
- Lake Superior Region: 27.7% growth
- Arizona Border Region: 111.6% growth
- Kansas Region: 160.5% growth
Top five Regions with the largest number of SCCA Weekend Members converted to Full Annual Members:
- Houston and Cal Club Regions (tie): 29 conversions
- St Louis Region: 30 conversions
- San Diego Region: 45 conversions
- San Francisco Region: 48 conversions
- Washington DC Region: 51 conversions
Top five Regions with the largest percentage of Weekend Members converted to Full Annual Members, regardless of size:
- South Texas Border Region: 12% conversion
- Big Sky Region: 13% conversion
- Arctic Alaska Region: 14% conversion
- Middle Georgia Region: 21% conversion
- Blackhawk Valley Region: 29% conversion
Finally, there are the top five Regions with the largest percentage of “achieved potential growth” regardless of size (calculated by adding a Region’s total 2025 Weekend and Annual Members and dividing that number by their 2024 Membership) are:
- Iowa and Eastern Idaho Regions (tie): 248% potential growth
- Arizona Border Region: 268% potential growth
- Lake Superior Region: 272% potential growth
- Kansas Region: 379% potential growth
Illustration by Mohamed Hassan
