Northern Lights Award

In March 2010 the Ontario Federation of 4WD Recreationists awarded EOTB the prestigious Northern Lights Award for the work EOTB has done on Land Use Issues and with the OF4WD Trails Committee.

The Northern Lights Award – In recognition of outstanding community involvement, quality in leadership & positive contribution to 4WD-based recreation

• 2009-2010 – Eastern Ontario Trail Blazers

Kohn Award

The Kohn Award is given to the club MVP – most valuable player – the person in the club who makes an exceptional contribution in a given year.

2024 – Dave Leonard 2023 – Isaac Lyrette 2022 – Isaac Lyrette 2021 – Jonathan Szabados 2020 – Derek Buxton 2019 – Jay Snyder 2018 – Peter Whittaker 2017 – Peter Whittaker 2016 – Craig Badgley 2015 – Paul Dufresne 2014 – Burns Macdonald 2013 – Evan Croskery

2012 – Chris Palko 2011 – Carol Palko 2010 – Paul Dufresne 2009 – Pat Quesnel 2008 – Steve Lafontaine 2007 – Norm Matte 2006 – Arapaho 2005 – Trevor Barr 2004 – Robert Goyette 2003 – Yannick Lamontagne 2002 – Evan Croskery 2001 – Roger Kartzmark

Jackstand Award

The EOTB Jackstand award is presented to the member with the vehicle that spends the most time in the shop undergoing significant repairs or restoration.

2024 – Arno Graefe 2023 – Wayne Lyrette, “by proxy” 2022 – Peter Whittaker 2021 – Mike McLinton 2017 – Rene Meunier 2016 – Nick Clement

2015 – Mike Bendick 2014 – Rene Meunier 2013 – Nick Clement 2012 – Paul Dufresne 2011 – Rob Gosse 2009 – Steve Lafontaine 2008 – Serge Gagnon

Shutterbug Award

The Shutterbug award is awarded for excellence in the photographic documentation of club activities.

2024 – Wayne Lyrette 2023 – Sherri Szabados 2022 – Sherri Szabados 2021 – Ros Rheaume 2020 – Loui Massicotte 2018 – John Kaldeway

2014 – Christine Croskery 2013 – Christine Croskery 2012 – AnneMarie Gruden 2011 – Kerry Wells 2009 – Ben Croskery 2008 – Rod Etienne 2006 – Evan Croskery

Maher President’s Award

The Maher Award is for the club member displaying good attitude in adversity.

2024 – Lewis Prochnau 2023 – Jean Richer 2022 – John Kaldeway 2021 – Arno “Shackles” Graefe 2020 – Dave Leonard 2019 – Lewis Prochnau 2018 – James “RadQuad” Fleet 2017 – Ben Boulet

2015 – Normand Matte 2014 – Paul Dufresne 2013 – Burns Macdonald 2011 – Tom Miller 2010 – Mark Woodward 2009 – Paul Delorme 2004 – Trevor Barr 2003 – Brent Maher

Best Stuck Award

The Best Stuck Award – given for excellence in generously providing the club with practice in extraction techniques.

2024 – Jean-Christophe Titus 2023 – Al Diemert 2022 – Tom Heffernan 2021 – Sheila Gagnon 2020 – Lewis Prochnau 2019 – John Kaldeway 2018 – Nick Dufresne 2017 – Brigitte Lord

2016 – William McGibbon 2015 – Paul Dufresne 2014 – Kevin Haasper 2013 – Dave Cormack 2012 – Jerry Dirk 2011 – Mark Woodward 2010 – Jerry Dirk 2009 – Pat Quesnel 2006 – Ross MacDonald

Bling Bling Award

The Bling Bling Award – for excellence in attention to the aesthetic attributes of one’s rig.

2024 – Dana Newton 2022 – Bob Kidman 2021 – Bob Kidman 2020 – Radek Hasa 2019 – Andrew Wilkinson 2018 – Dave Leonard

2017 – Ken Buck 2015 – Craig Badgley 2014 – Mark Geres 2012 – Vincent Proulx 2011 – Chris Palko 2006 – Rod Etienne

Best Builder Award

The Best Builder Award recognizes an individual that has put a lot of personal effort into his truck build.

2022 – Derek Buxton 2021 – Matt Sicilia 2018 – Joel Tosky 2017 – Nick Dufresne 2016 – Jerry Dirk

2014 – Ken Buck 2013 – Kevin Haasper 2012 – Dave Cormack 2011 – Ian Selway 2010 – Steve Lafontaine 2009 – Steve (Frosty) Brooks

Rookie Award

For Excellence in Providing the Club with Limitless Energy and Enthusiasm.

2024 – Jennifer Solomon 2023 – Andrew Perron 2021 – Isaac Lyrette 2020 – Matt Sicilia and Mike McLinton 2019 – Matt Boddy 2018 – Gabe Boutet 2017 – Jay Snyder

2016 – Brigitte Lord 2015 – Nick Dufresne 2014 – Karen Bryden 2013 – Rene Meunier 2012 – Mark Geres 2011 – Brian Gudger 2010 – Marcus Wisotzki

Most Improved Driver Award

For Excellence in Providing the Club with Demonstrated Improved Driving Skills.

2023 – Kyle Andrews 2022 – Arno Graefe 2021 – Jennifer Seguin 2020 – Sheila Gagnon 2019 – The Pickerings, Donald, Dominic, and Natalie (Villeneuve)

2018 – Noranda Haasper 2014 – Brian Gudger 2013 – Dominique Dufresne 2012 – Shelley Black 2011 – Nick Clement 2010 – Rob Gosse

Trail Blazer Award

Recognizes the person or group who participated in an adventure that exemplifies the spirit of the club.

2023 – All of the many volunteers who participated in cleanups – badges to come! 2022 – John Kaldeway, Dave Leonard, Lewis Prochnau 2021 – “Civic Holiday Crew” – Participants in the Civic Holiday Double/Triple Header 2020 – Ryan Kelly 2019 – Crag Lake South, aka Cragacon, exploration group: Gabe Boutet, Derek Buxton, Nick Dufresne, Paul Dufresne, Peter Whittaker 2018 – The camping gang (Crag Lake South, aka Cragacon): Derek Buxton, Nick Dufresne, Paul Dufresne, Peter Whittaker 2015 – For being the first to brave the recently cleared waterfall on the Bear Skulls – Ken Buck and Eric Mingelinckx 2014 – Bear Skulls Opening – Paul D, Rodney E, Jordan B, Brian W, Dave C, Chris P, Brian G, Peter P, Ken B 2013 – Fall Camp Crew – opening the trail to Sullivan Lake 2012 – Quinn Loop Crew – opening the Quinn Loop trail 2011 – Killer Lake Back Door Exploration – Rob Gosse, Chris Palko, Nick Clement, Paul Dufresne and passengers

MacGyver Award

For most innovative trail fix.

2024 – John Kaldeway 2023 – Isaac Lyrette, Jonathan Szabados, Paul Dufresne, Peter Whittaker 2021 – Dave Leonard 2019 – Paul Dufresne 2014 – Brian Gudger

Pucker Award

For demonstrating sudden, intense, and unplanned intestinal fortitude in response to an unexpected turn of events.

2024 – Pat Lipscombe 2023 – Kelly Whiten-Riley 2022 – Norm Matte 2021 – Lewis Prochnau

2020 – Matt Sicilia 2019 – Mark Holbein 2018 – Jay Snyder 2017 – Tony Tsoukanas

Director’s Chair

For excellence in providing video documentation of EOTB adventures

2023 – Alex Kaldeway 2022 – Kyle Andrews 2018 – Derek Buxton 2017 – Derek Buxton

Pit Crew

For going above and beyond to keep other club members moving

• 2024 – Jamie LeGris

Eager Beaver

For axe-wielding excellence and enthusiasm

• 2023 – Lewis Prochnau