Start Volunteer of the Year

First Awarded in 1985

The Starter presides over the most anticipated moments of every race — the rolling start, restarts, and the celebrated checkered flag. Working at the start/finish line in close coordination with Race Control and Flagging & Communications, the Starter commands these critical moments with precision and authority. Each year since 1985, the SCCA Starter Volunteer of the Year has recognized the member whose mastery of starting procedures and composure under pressure keeps competition moving safely and on time.

Eligibility:

Award recipients demonstrate mastery of SCCA start and restart procedures, exceptional situational awareness at the start/finish line, and the composure to manage high-pressure moments consistently and confidently. 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.

2024: James Osborne, Lone Star Region

2023: John and Beth Burkhard, Washington D.C. Region

2022: Steve Mortimer, Northeast Division

2021: Pat Foss, Central Division

2021: Wayne Foss, Central Division

2020: Dave Hermann, Central Division

2019: Larry Kurkowski, Southeast Division

2018: John Sutton, Central Division

2015: Marcia Ulise, Northern Pacific Division

2014: Kimberly Kuzma-McFarland, Northern Pacific Division

2011: Larry Haynes, Rocky Mountain Division

2010: Nancy Pratt

2009: John Horn

2008: Keith Pfautz

2007: Bruce Brunner

2006: Lynne Allen

2005: Jeff Slavik

2004: Bobbe Orr

2003: Michael Cantu

2002: Linda Chapman

2001: Nancy Mandt

2000: Jackie Ruegsegger

1999: Tim Stanley

1998: Ken Silva

1997: Shawna Stewart

1996: Tom Huxtable

1995: Howard Mahoney

1994: David Teal

1993: Bish Hines

1992: Phil Binks

1991: Connie van Schuyver

1990: Ed Smith

1989: Steve Salmons

1988: Chuck Weinstein

1987: Frank Morrison

1986: Larry Blackmon

1985: George Bovis