The purpose of this speed skating award is to honor individuals who have shown exceptional efforts in the advancement of roller speed skating through their dedication as speed skating and track officials. The award criteria will be: (1) Consideration of their contribution through the years as an official. (2) Their support and contribution to sped skating seminars and other educational programs supporting the development of officials. (3) Contribution of written materials such as rule books, guidelines and speed skating technical articles. (4) By their actions have been an example of fairness and competent track officiating.
Previous recipients are:
2012 – Tony Williams, Randleman, North Carolina
2011 – None Awarded
2010 – Kay Gallatin, Ault, Colorado
2009 – Ken Shelton, Leander, Texas
2008 - Leonard Gallatin, Ault, Colorado
2007 - Larry Pep, Tampa, Florida
2006 - Larry Fournier, Grand Blanc, Michigan
2005 - Lou Alcorn,Columbus,Ohio
2004 - Charles Wahlig, Dover, Delaware
2003 - Ted Leineke, Mauldin, South Carolina
2002 - John Gustafson, Auburn, Washington
2001 - Dan Whittaker, Spokane, Washington
2000 - NA
1999 - Dennis and Boots Snead, Greensboro, North Carolina