National Awards

The Glenn Lazar-Harry Blanchard Memorial Trophy PCA Enthusiast of the Year

This award is presented to the club member who best exemplifies the spirit and guidelines of PCA. The recipient is a true "Porsche Enthusiast" and an outstanding member of PCA. The recipient is an exemplary participant in region activities and shows initiative in support and organization of ongoing activities and the development of new activities.

  • 2024 Monica Asbury, Orange Coast Region
  • 2019 Doreen Pankow, Santa Barbara Region
  • 2007 Bob McLaughlin, San Diego Region
  • 2006 Greg Phillips, San Diego Region
  • 2004 Tom Brown, San Diego Region
  • 1993 George McClelland, Orange Coast Region
  • 1988 Nancy Rydbeck, San Diego Region

Porsche PCA Family of the Year Award

This trophy is presented to the PCA Family which demonstrates the most exceptional standards in support to their Region and PCA

  • 2020 Hamp & Susan Miller Family, Central Coast Region
  • 2019 Linda Cobarrubias & Ellsworth "Doc" Pryor, Grand Prix Region
  • 2012 Bob and Lisa Scheussler, Kris, Becky, Karin, Bekah, Lorri and Morgan Trotter, Orange Coast Region
  • 2007 Mike, Pamela, Christopher and Julia Hodson, Santa Barbara Region
  • 2005 Paul, Ruth, and Paul Young, Jr., San Diego Region
  • 2004 Bob, Jill and Jack Beck, Arizona Region
  • 2000 Skip, Peggy, Leigh and Connie Carter, San Diego Region
  • 1980 Mickey, Doralyn, Jennifer and Randy Harris, Los Angeles Region

The Ferry Porsche Trophy - PCA Region of the Year

The Ferry Porsche Trophy is in memory of Dr. Ferdinand (Ferry) Porsche and is presented to the outstanding PCA Region of the year. The trophy is "In Appreciation of Loyalty to the Porsche Car and the Porsche Idea". The winning Region demonstrates the highest standards in meeting the objectives and ideals of the Porsche Club of America.

  • 2020 Las Vegas Region
  • 2017 Arizona Region
  • 2014 Santa Barbara Region
  • 2007 San Diego Region
  • 2002 Santa Barbara Region
  • 1999 San Diego Region
  • 1967 Orange Coast Region
  • 1963 Los Angeles Region

The Zone Representative's Award of Merit

This award is presented by the Zone Representatives to individuals within Porsche Club of America who, in the opinion of the fourteen Zone Representatives, have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions to the club. The PCA Zone Representative's Award is made solely at the discretion of the Zone Representatives. This unique award may or may not be given annually.

  • 2017 Tom Brown, San Diego Region

Public Service Awards

Since PCA was formed in 1955, it has prioritized community service and charitable efforts. The PCA Public Service Awards recognizes the regions that have conducted the most outstanding charity or community service event or events during the year.

  • 2020 Honorable Mention, Las Vegas Region
  • 2017 Honorable Mention, Golden Empire Region
  • 2016 Second Place, Las Vegas Region
  • 2014 Second Place, Santa Barbara Region
  • 2010 Honorable Mention, Santa Barbara Region
  • 2009 Second Place, Santa Barbara Region
  • Honorable Mention, San Diego Region
  • 2008 Second Place, Southern Arizona Region
  • 2007 Honorable Mention, San Diego Region
  • 2006 Second Place, San Diego Region
  • 2004 First Place, San Diego Region
  • 2000 Honorable Mention, Arizona Region
  • Honorable Mention, Las Vegas Region

Membership Contest Awards

In 1991 PCA established a National Membership Competition to stimulate growth. Awards are based on actual growth or on factored growth, which equalizes each region according to size.

  • 2013 Las Vegas Region, First Place, Factored Growth
  • 2004 San Diego Region, First Place, Actual Growth
  • 2002 Santa Barbara Region, First Place, Factored Growth
  • 1995 Grand Prix Region, First Place, Factored Growth
  • 1994 Grand Prix Region, First Place, Factored Growth

Region Newsletter Awards - Betty Jo Turner Memorial Trophy

This Trophy is awarded to the region newsletter judged to be the most outstanding for the year

  • 2017 Orange Coast Region, Pando, Gary Cooper, Editor
  • 2015 Santa Barbara Region, Der Auspuff, John Alfenito, Editor

Region Newsletter Awards - Paul Heinmiller Memorial Trophy

This Trophy is awarded to the region newsletter judged to be the most outstanding for the year

  • 2006 Arizona Region, Going Places, Jill Beck, Editor
  • 2005 Santa Barbara Region, Der Auspuff, Nicolas Liakas, Editor
  • 2004 Santa Barbara Region, Der Auspuff, Nicolas Liakas, Editor
  • 2003 Santa Barbara Region, Der Auspuff, Sherry & Stephen Schafer, Editors
  • 2002 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, Harvey Cain, Editor
  • 2001 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, Skip Carter, Editor
  • 2000 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, Skip Carter, Editor
  • 1995 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, Howard & Lois Wasserman, Editors
  • 1991 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, Monique Straub, Editor
  • 1986 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, Robin Herring & John Straub, Editors
  • 1985 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, John Straub, Editor
  • 1982 San Diego Region, Windblown Witness, John & Denise Straub, Editor

Website Awards

The national website contest judges region and zone websites for editorial excellence, design effectiveness, user friendliness, up-to-date content, and their usefulness to the region or zone and its members.

Regional Best Overall Website Awards
  • 2016 San Diego Region, Greg Bartley, Webmaster
Zone Website Awards
  • 2012 First Place, Zone 8, Ken Short, Webmaster
  • 2005 First Place, Zone 8, Tom Brown, Webmaster

The Zone 8 National Region of the Year Winners

1963: Ada (left) and Vern Covert (second from right) of the Los Angeles Region
1999: Skip Carter (center) and Ernie Paschoal (right) of San Diego Region
2007: Margi Knight of San Diego Region
1967: Orange Coast Region's Ferry Porsche Trophy
2002: Bud and Carolyn Ewbank of Santa Barbara Region

The Zone 8 National Membership Award Winners

1994: John and Patricia Reilly of Grand Prix Region
2002: Carolyn Ewbank of Santa Barbara Region
1995: Grand Prix Region members
2004: Bill Allen and Tom Brown (right) of San Diego Region

The Zone 8 Paul Heinmiller Award Winners

1982: John & Denise Straub editors of San Diego Region's Wind- blown Witness
1986: Robbin Herring editor of San Diego Region's Wind- blown Witness
2000: Skip Carter (center) editor of San Diego Region's Wind- blown Witness
1985: John Straub editor of San Diego Region's Wind- blown Witness
1991: Monique Straub editor of San Diego Region's Wind- blown Witness
2001: Skip Carter (right) editor of San Diego Region's Wind- blown Witness
The Zone 8 PCA National Enthusiast of the Year Winners
1988: Nancy Rydbeck
1993: George McClelland (left)
2004: Tom Brown
2006: Greg Phillips
2007: Bob Mclaughlin (center)
The Zone 8 PCA National Family of the Year Winners
1980: Mickey, Doralyn, Jennifer & Randy Harris
2000: Skip, Peggy & Connie Carter
2004: Bob, Jill & Jack Beck
2005: Paul, Ruth & Paul Young Jr.
2007: Mike, Pamela, Christopher & Julia Hodson