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Award of Merit

This award recognizes members who have contributed to QCBC through superior management of QCBC club business or special events and/or club technical efforts. The award is given at the annual dinner. The selection committee consists of the 3 previous award winners, led by the latest previous winner. Their name is inscribed on the Award of Merit traveling trophy. Past recipients include:


2025	Paul Gilbert
2024	Jackie Wessels
2023	Cindy Bottrell
2022	David Ring
2021	Dixon Novy
2020	Charles deProsse
2019	Mike Giudici
2018	Charles Curry
2017	Doug Truesdell
2016	Dave Thompson
2015	John Harrington
2014	Vivian Norton
2013	Ken Urban
2012	Darlene & Mike Moritz
2011	Deb & Dean Mathias
2010	Kathy Storm
2009	Charlie Sattler
2008	Pat & Tom Bolton
2007	Chuck Oestreich
2006	Bill Langan
2005	Warren Power
2004	Dave LeFever
2003	Susie Laforce (Deceased)
2002	Bill Wiebel
2001	Terry Burke
2000	Joe Jamison
1999	Eileen Wosoba
1998	Leon Van Camp (Deceased)
1997	Fred Blessin (Deceased)
1996	Carter LeBeau (Deceased)

Volunteer of the Year Award

The President announces the annual Volunteer of the Year Award at the annual dinner. He/she will select and present the award. The awardee will be a person that exemplifies volunteerism by giving time, effort and/or ideas that greatly benefit our club. The President solicits input from a general membership poll via a request in Pedal Wheeling and/or by communication with event coordinators, ride leaders, etc. The awardee will receive a small plaque. Past recipients include:


2025	Jaclyn Mayse
2024	Cindy Quinn Smith
2023	Les Nepper
2022	Jim Hudson
2021	Kathy Storm
2020	John Harrington
2019	Cindy Bottrell
2018	Dave Ring
2017	Liz Jensen
2016	Don Luth
2015	Lyndsey El Bahi
2014	Kathy Storm
2013	Dixon Novy
2012	Dean (Bareback) Mathias
2011	Doug Truesdell
2010	Donnie Miller

Hall of Fame Performance

This award is given for regional, national, international performance in three categories: Racing (criteriums, road racing, track, cyclocross, gravel etc.), Endurance Cycling (Race Across America, Paris Brest Paris, etc.) and Adventure (Touring) to a Quad Cities area and/or QCBC members, dependent on time of their accomplishment. The award is intended to be annual award based on accomplishments. Candidates generally are nominated by non-panel members from the QCBC member or members of the community. Candidates are evaluated by a panel of three members based on accomplishments. Final selection by the panel is determined by evaluation of the nominee's performance documentation. A small plaque is given. Past recipients include:

Year	Inductee	Category
2026	Matt Zimmer	Racing
2026	Paul DePauw	Promoter
2026	Dave Parker	Promoter
2025	Joe Jamison	Racing
2025	Kevin Wohlford	Racing
2025	Sean Walker	Racing
2024	Matt Levy	Racing
2024	John Thier	Racing
2024	Bruce Haugen	Touring
2023	No Award Given
2022	No Award Given
2021	No Award Given
2020	No Award Given
2019	No Award Given
2018	No Award Given
2017	Victor M. Hopkins	Racing
2016	No Award Given
2015	James Hanson	Endurance
2014	Barney Young	Adventure
2013	John Hood Sr	Road Racing
2013	John Hood Jr	Road Racing
2012	Ian Hibell	Adventure
2012	Debbie (Bradley) Kuehl	Racing
2012	Jacque (Bradley) Myers	Racing
2011	Gregory Zaborac	Endurance
2010	Jeff Bradley	Racing
2010	Steve Gay	Endurance
2010	Carter LeBeau	Adventure

Unsung Hero Award

The Unsung Hero Award is based on volunteer work done behind the scenes in a non-leadership position. The President solicits input from Event Coordinators. The award is presented annually by the President at the Annual Awards presentation. A small plaque is given. Past recipients include:


2025	Ken Urban
2024	Deb Mathias
2023	Leonard Metallo
2022	Kathy Storm
2021	John Hoeller
2021	Phil Phillips
2020	Tina Anderson
2019	Mary Jo Donahoe

Honorary Members:
Bill & Pegi Langan for their dedication to working the Tour Of Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV) event for over 20 years.

Mileage Awards

Awards based on lifetime one to eight times around the world are presented at the annual awards dinner, held before December each year. These awards are based on submissions of members to the mileage award chairperson. Total calendar year number of centuries ridden plus lifetime miles are published in the following year Pedalwheeling, based on request from mileage chairperson.

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