PNWR's PERPETUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2004

POTLATCH TROPHY

Recipient: Chris Downing

Pacific NW Region (PNWR) began it's tradition of Perpetual Awards thirty-one years ago with the creation of the Potlatch Trophy. This trophy is awarded to the Regional member who is the high scorer in one or more multi-Regional events in 2004.

NOVICES OF THE YEAR

Recipients: Larry and Sherrel Nelson

As recent new members, Larry and Sherrel jumped in enthusiastically, attending many events and Board meetings which led to chairing the 2005 Tour Committee.

THE DAVE FRY MEMORIAL CONCOURS AWARD

Recipient: Bill Rogers

As the right hand of Al Lanng's Concours Committee, Bill helped assure the successes of 2004's Concours events, rain or shine.

THE DAVE SAID AUTOCROSS ENTHUSIAST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recipient: Eric Fry

Eric personifies the spirit of PNWR autocrossers because of his energy and unfailing good cheer at our local events. His attitude is a perfect reflection of the man for whom this award is named, David Said. He is both a fierce competitor and someone who would stay to help you fix your car. He has done any work assignment asked of him and done it to the best of his ability.

THE BILL MITCHELL ENTHUSIAST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recipients: Emmett and Diane Koontz

Emmett was a Board member and interim Spiel ad manager but still found time to participate in DE and Skills events. Diane attended virtually every event as a major photographic contributor to Spiel and together they led the Cannon Beach and Wine tours.

PNWR FAMILY OF THE YEAR

Recipients: The Downing family

The Downings have been attending and working Driver Ed, autocrossing and Concours at Whistler, Rainbonnet and here at home. As the 2004 honorees, they represent the second and third generations of this PCA family.

THE PERPETUAL PORSCHE PUSHER AWARD

Recipient: Dick Grant

This award was created in 1985 using the large pewter plate that was presented to PNWR from Porsche AG (signed by Ferry Porsche) on the occasion of the Region's 25th anniversary. It is awarded annually to a member who has, over the years, contributed many hours and made contributions of all sorts toward PNWR's successes.

THE ISABELLE GRANT MEMORIAL PNWR WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recipient: Barb Coplen

This award recognizes in appreciation a woman who has contributed more than her share toward the success of PNWR and it's events.