DonHamblin
Former Club President
Outstanding Rider Awards
Should you be interested in competing for one of the Outstanding Rider Awards there are a few things you should know:
In an effort to make sure that the integrity of each award, and the BMW MOA, is maintained at the highest level we do ask that anyone who believes they could be in contention for one of our awards apply at the Awards Booth in the MOA Building. We will have volunteers on hand to assist you in filling out your application and verifying that all your information is correct. That said, there are a few rules and documents we have to have to validate these awards:
General:
With the exception of Youngest Rider Awards, all riders must have come on a BMW motorcycle, and all riders must have a valid Driver License (including a motorcycle endorsement, if applicable).
Mileage Awards:
Long Distance Male Rider, Long Distance Female Rider, and Long Distance Sidecar / Trike. These awards will be based on the Google Maps distance from the address on your Driver License to the Rally Site. Our volunteers will allow you to verify that distance when taking your application. You can also check this distance at home before you leave so that you will know where you stand before leaving your driveway!
Age Awards:
Oldest Male Rider, Oldest Female Rider, Oldest Passenger, and Youngest Rider. Age awards will be based on the birthdate listed on their driver license, calculated at the ending of the rally. Youngest Saddle Passenger and Youngest Sidecar Passenger will be based on the birthdate listed on their Birth Certificate, Passport, Certificate of Baptism, or other official document approved by the Awards Committee Chair.
Touring Awards:
Both the Grand Tour and World Tour Awards take a bit more to validate. These awards are for those riders who take a round about or touring route to the rally, but do not return to their home any time during their ride. To validate that you did not return to your home you will need to provide one of the following: a trip log with back up receipts for fuel, lodging, traffic citations, etc.; A GPS Track; FaceBook Checkins; or other documentation that is approved by the Awards Committee Chair.
Oldest BMW Ridden to the Rally:
For this award we will use the date listed on the motorcycle’s Official Title, Registration, Bill of Sale, or Dealer Invoice.
Largest Traditional Chartered Club at the Rally:
We will ask that a representative of the Chartered Club present a “sign in sheet” of all the clubs members-in-good-standing to the Awards Committee Chair. The club with the most members present will get the award.
Largest Virtual Club at the Rally:
Virtual Clubs are those clubs that exist primarily on the internet and rarely have official organized / scheduled meetings. Examples are: Airheads, Chromeheads, Internet BMW Motorcycle Riders, et., al. Again, we ask that a representative of the club present a “sign in sheet” of all the club members at the rally.
Special Awards:
From time to time an individual, couple, of even unique motorcycle come to the attention of the Awards Committee. In those cases, after the approval of the Awards Committee Chair, a “Special Award” may be given out.
But one of the most sought after things at any rally are those unique stories told by the riders. So if you would like to hear those stories first hand (and with documentation that they are in fact true, drop by the Awards Booth and sign up for a volunteer shift - you will not be disappointed!
Don Hamblin
BMW MOA #09931
Awards Committee Chair,
2017 BMW MOA International Rally
bmwscooter@gmail.com
Should you be interested in competing for one of the Outstanding Rider Awards there are a few things you should know:
In an effort to make sure that the integrity of each award, and the BMW MOA, is maintained at the highest level we do ask that anyone who believes they could be in contention for one of our awards apply at the Awards Booth in the MOA Building. We will have volunteers on hand to assist you in filling out your application and verifying that all your information is correct. That said, there are a few rules and documents we have to have to validate these awards:
General:
With the exception of Youngest Rider Awards, all riders must have come on a BMW motorcycle, and all riders must have a valid Driver License (including a motorcycle endorsement, if applicable).
Mileage Awards:
Long Distance Male Rider, Long Distance Female Rider, and Long Distance Sidecar / Trike. These awards will be based on the Google Maps distance from the address on your Driver License to the Rally Site. Our volunteers will allow you to verify that distance when taking your application. You can also check this distance at home before you leave so that you will know where you stand before leaving your driveway!
Age Awards:
Oldest Male Rider, Oldest Female Rider, Oldest Passenger, and Youngest Rider. Age awards will be based on the birthdate listed on their driver license, calculated at the ending of the rally. Youngest Saddle Passenger and Youngest Sidecar Passenger will be based on the birthdate listed on their Birth Certificate, Passport, Certificate of Baptism, or other official document approved by the Awards Committee Chair.
Touring Awards:
Both the Grand Tour and World Tour Awards take a bit more to validate. These awards are for those riders who take a round about or touring route to the rally, but do not return to their home any time during their ride. To validate that you did not return to your home you will need to provide one of the following: a trip log with back up receipts for fuel, lodging, traffic citations, etc.; A GPS Track; FaceBook Checkins; or other documentation that is approved by the Awards Committee Chair.
Oldest BMW Ridden to the Rally:
For this award we will use the date listed on the motorcycle’s Official Title, Registration, Bill of Sale, or Dealer Invoice.
Largest Traditional Chartered Club at the Rally:
We will ask that a representative of the Chartered Club present a “sign in sheet” of all the clubs members-in-good-standing to the Awards Committee Chair. The club with the most members present will get the award.
Largest Virtual Club at the Rally:
Virtual Clubs are those clubs that exist primarily on the internet and rarely have official organized / scheduled meetings. Examples are: Airheads, Chromeheads, Internet BMW Motorcycle Riders, et., al. Again, we ask that a representative of the club present a “sign in sheet” of all the club members at the rally.
Special Awards:
From time to time an individual, couple, of even unique motorcycle come to the attention of the Awards Committee. In those cases, after the approval of the Awards Committee Chair, a “Special Award” may be given out.
But one of the most sought after things at any rally are those unique stories told by the riders. So if you would like to hear those stories first hand (and with documentation that they are in fact true, drop by the Awards Booth and sign up for a volunteer shift - you will not be disappointed!
Don Hamblin
BMW MOA #09931
Awards Committee Chair,
2017 BMW MOA International Rally
bmwscooter@gmail.com
