Presented to the SCCA racing enthusiast who has done the most in the past year to promote motorsports, both nationally and internationally. The winner is chosen from nominees set forth by a panel of motorsports journalists, then approved by the Board of Directors and/or the Smiley family or its representatives.

1983 - Paul Newman
1984 - Tom Gloy
1985 - Sterling Moss & Innes Ireland
1986 - Kathy Maleck
1987 - Steve Evans
1988 - Charles Sheron & Ardy Arani
1989 - Lyn St. James
1990 - Bob Pierson
1991 - Harvey Hudes
1992 - Scott Sharp
1993 - Jack Baldwin
1994 - Jack Roush
1995 - Tim Allen
1996 - Roger Wemer
1997 - Les Richter

Note: Award not presented since 1997