NCRS - Awards Explained
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Duntov
Mark
Of
Excellence
Award This award was created in 1985, in honor of Zora Arkus-Duntov, long-time chief engineer for the Corvette, who retired from GM in 1975. The Duntov Award recognizes individuals for the restoration and preservation of ’53-’82 Corvettes. To achieve this coveted award, an owner must first attain a judging score of at least 97 of a possible 100, based on an original “as manufactured” standard at a National or Regional NCRS event. Additionally, the car must be presented for a rigorous performance test of all vehicle mechanical components and functions, all of which must operate as those of a new car, without a single failure. Finally, the car must again score at least 97 percent at a National NCRS Convention to receive the Duntov Award. The process of achieving the Duntov Award requires attendance at a minimum of three events, and must be completed within a three-year period. |
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Founder’s
Award The award was created in 1995 in honor of the seven founding fathers of NCRS. The Founders Award encourages and recognizes the value and enjoyment of member participation in NCRS activities, and demonstrates the NCRS commitment to equally recognize the significance of the “driven Corvettes” among the membership, regardless of status achieved, and applies to ’53-’82 Corvettes. To achieve this award, an owner must first be a member of any NCRS chapter; achieve any NCRS Flight Awards at a chapter judging event, driving both ways; achieve a Level 1 or higher rating in the NCRS Judging or Tabulation recognitions program; submit an article for the Corvette Restorer magazine; participate in the NCRS National Road Tour, a minimum of 500 miles; and display the car and recheck the operations at the National Convention, scoring at least 97 percent. This must all be accomplished within a three-year period. Those founding fathers present at the National Convention personally present the special plaque. |
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NCRS
Flight
Awards This
award
recognizes
individuals
for
the
restoration
and
preservation
of
’63-’82
Corvettes.
To
achieve
a
Third
Flight
Award,
an
owner
must
attain
a
judging
score
between
75
and
84.9.
To
achieve
a
Second
Flight
Award,
an
owner
must
attain
a
score
between
85
and
93.9.
A
Top
Flight
Award
demands
a
judging
score
of
94
or
above.
These
awards
are
based
on
a
possible
100
total
score
and
based
on
an
original
“as
manufactured”
standard
at
a
Chapter,
Regional,
or
National
NCRS
event. |
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NCRS-Chevrolet
Bowtie
Award This award was created in 1992 and recognizes the unrestored Corvette. It encourages the owner to retain and display the car in its present condition for the enjoyment and continuing educational benefit of the membership. The award is earned only at a National Convention by unrestored cars successfully judged and voted to be historically and educationally significant in four areas (interior, exterior, mechanical, and chassis). This award is available to any model year manufactured 20 or more years ago and currently judged by NCRS. Regardless of change in ownership or judging result, the car may never be presented for judging again. The judged section requires 80-85 percent pass with the following standard: “Does the item, part, fabric, plating, or coating appear to actually be that which was specifically installed or applied on this car at the time of manufacture?” If this is successfully passed, the vote with the following standard: “Does the area judged display significant educational and historical value which should be preserved in its present condition?” is taken. It is necessary to pass both sections in all four areas. |
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Performance
Verification
AwardSM Created in 1985, this award recognizes individuals for the restoration and preservation of ’53-’82 Corvettes. To achieve it, an owner must first attain an NCRS Flight Award, based on an original “as manufactured” standard at an NCRS event, and present the car for a rigorous performance test of all vehicle mechanical components and functions, all of which must operate like those of a new car, without a single failure. |
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McLellan Mark Of ExcellenceSM This relatively new award was created in 1997, in honor of David R. McLellan, long-time chief engineer for the Corvette who retired from GM in 1996. This award recognizes individuals for the restoration and preservation of ’74-’82 Corvettes. To achieve it, an owner must first attain a judging score of at least 97 percent, based on an original “as manufactured” standard at a national or regional NCRS event. The car must also be presented for a rigorous performance test of all vehicle mechanical components and functions, all of which must operate as those of a new car, without a single failure. Finally, the car must again score at least 97 percent at a National NCRS Convention.The process of achieving a McLellan Award requires attendance at a minimum of three events, and must be completed within a three-year period. |
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Folz Memorial Award This award was created in 1988 in honor of Sam Folz, one of the founding fathers and past president of the National Corvette Restorers Society. It recognizes individuals for the restoration, preservation, and driving enjoyment of ’53-’82 Corvettes. For this award, an owner must drive his or her Corvette the greatest distance to attend the National Convention and attain a Top Flight, which requires a judging score of at least 94 percent, including mileage points, based on original “as manufactured” standard. Should similar mileage results occur, multiple awards are given. |
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National
Member
of
the
Year
Award Requirements: 1)
Only
one
award
may
be
presented
each
year
to
an
individual
who
is
not
in
a
national
position.
In
the
event
there
are
no
candidates
an
award
does
not
have
to
given. 2)
This
award
should
be
based
on
the
member’s
accomplishments
during
the
preceding
year
but
may
also
be
based
of
their
many
years
of
past
service. 3)
The
Board
of
Directors
during
the
executive
session
will
take
nominations
and
authorize
the
award
via
a
majority
vote
of
the
board.
Presentation
of
the
Award:
The
President
of
NCRS
will
present
the
award
at
the
National
Convention
either
at
the
membership
meeting
or
the
awards
banquet. Award:A
suitable
engraved
walnut
plaque
9
inches
by
12
inches. |
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Chapter
Member
of
the
Year
Award This award is presented at the discretion of the chapter chairman / officers. It is presented to the member who has shown exceptional effort in support of the chapter and it's activities during the year. Metro-Long
Island
Chapter
Recipients: |
National
President’s
Award
Objective:
To
recognize
an
NCRS
member
for
very
notable
service
to
NCRS
either
at
the
Chapter,
Regional
or
National
level. Requirements:
1)
Up
to
4-6
awards
may
be
presented
each
year.
In
the
event
there
are
no
candidates
an
award
does
not
have
to
given.
2)
The
Board
of
Directors
during
the
executive
session
will
solicit
nominations
and
authorize
the
award
via
a
majority
vote
of
the
board.
Presentation
of
the
Award:
The
President
of
NCRS
may
present
the
award
at
the
membership
meeting
of
the
National
Convention.
If
attendee
cannot
be
in
attendance,
at
the
National
Convention,
then
the
President
may
choose
another
appropriate
venue
for
the
presentation. Award: A suitable engraved walnut plaque 9 inches by 12 inches. |
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Disclaimer The information provided here was accurate as of the date of this posting. For more complete information, contact the NCRS headquarters. |