The SCCA® National Convention is not only where members can Level Up (the event theme(!) for the Jan. 15-23, 2026, SCCA National Convention) their Club knowledge, but it’s also a time where members, Regions, and Divisions are recognized for their accomplishments for the year prior. This was definitely the case for the RoadRally community, where RoadRally Board (RRB) chair Jessica Toney took time to celebrate 2025 achievements prior to beginning the RoadRally Town Hall on Sunday, Jan. 18.

With many of the recipients on hand to accept their awards, Toney shifted the order of the presentation around to accommodate the fact that two people not only won individual awards, but they were also integral in other successes.

Who were those two individuals? Steve Gaddy and Tyler Linner! What awards did they win? Read on to find out – you’ll also discover who else had reason to celebrate.

David Teter National Tour Rally of the Year

W. David Teter was the editor of the modernized and comprehensive RoadRally Rule Book, Rallymaster of 17 consecutive March Lamb Regional rallies, and an outstanding competitor on the National Tour rally circuit. This award is presented annually in recognition of the outstanding National Tour rally from the previous year. The selection is made by vote of the top 20 competitors in each class who have competed in at least three National Tour rallies that year.

The David Teter Touring Rally of the Year for 2025 was presented to Friday Press On Regardless; Detroit Region; Bruce Fisher, Rallymaster.

Author J. Gervais National Course Rally of the Year

Arthur J. Gervais was a longtime Rallymaster of the Historic New York National RoadRally, with this award being presented annually in recognition of the previous year’s outstanding National Course rally. The selection is made by vote of the top 20 competitors in each class who have competed in at least three National Course rallies that year.

The 2025 Arthur J. Gervais Course Rally of the Year was presented to Lobster Traps; Colorado Region; Steve Gaddy, Rallymaster.

Robert V. Ridges Memorial Award

Robert V. Ridges was Secretary of the RoadRally Board (RRB) from the inception of the National program in 1957 until his passing in 1965. This award is presented to the SCCA member who exemplifies the highest degree of dedication and sportsmanship during the preceding year, making an outstanding contribution to the success of an event during its execution; who has made an outstanding contribution to the program as a whole; who has exhibited exceptional sportsmanship involving personal sacrifice; or who has undertaken physical risk for the preservation of life or property.

This award is not intended for sitting RRB members, official observers, Rallymasters, or officials unless they have clearly demonstrated extraordinary dedication, achievement, and/or sportsmanship above and beyond the duties and responsibilities of their office. Contestants shall only be eligible in cases involving exceptional sportsmanship, personal sacrifice, or risk. The recipient is selected by the RRB based on recommendations of any rally participant or Board member. An individual may only receive this award once. This is the highest honor within the SCCA RoadRally Program.

This year, Greg Lester from Neohio Region was presented with the Robert V. Ridges Memorial Award.

Divisional RoadRally Achievement Award

Initiated in 1992, this award is presented in recognition of a Division’s activities in RoadRally for a new or on-going program. This may include events, promotions, attendance, innovation in public relations, etc. Nominations clearly indicating the qualifying details may be made by any rally participant, with the recipient being selected by the RRB.

The Divisional RoadRally Achievement Award for 2025 was presented to Central Division; Tyler Linner, Rallymaster

Regional RoadRally Achievement Award

Presented in recognition of a Region’s activities in RoadRally for a new or on-going program. This may include events, promotions, attendance, innovation in public relations, event participation, etc. Nominations clearly indicating the qualifying details may be made by any rally participant, with the recipient being selected by the RRB.

The Regional RoadRally Achievement Award for 2025 was presented to Neohio Region.

Best New Regional Rally Award

Presented in recognition of a Region’s development of a new RoadRally/Trek program as demonstrated by organizing events for two consecutive years, or two or more events in one year, and establishing an independent program by having a licensed RoadRally Safety Steward within the Region’s membership. The recipient is selected by the RRB based on recommendations from any SCCA or RRB member.

This year’s winner of the Best New Regional RoadRally Program Award went to Western Ohio Region.

Photo by Joe Akerman