Developed to recognize Individuals, Chapters and Businesses for their outstanding achievements.
Throughout the history of the BMW CCA, outstanding individuals, chapters and businesses have supported The Club in many ways. It is appropriate that this passion, enthusiasm and commitment to The Club be recognized. The BMW CCA recognizes and honors individual club members for outstanding achievements and exceptional dedication. Within the structure of the Club, some Chapters go far beyond BMW CCA Minimum Standards. A Chapter that consistently exceeds expectations may be recognized for that achievement. The Club also recognizes and honors members of Industry whose contributions to the Club and its members go far above and beyond normal business practices.
Friend of the Club: Eddy Funahashi
The BMW CCA Friend of the Club Award is the Club’s highest national tribute to an individual. The award recognizes a member who demonstrates extraordinary commitment and dedication. This year, Eddy Funahashi receives the award, recognizing his years of service and commitment to the BMW CCA.
BMW CCA Executive Director Frank Patek stated, “His selfless services over multiple decades as a local, regional and national volunteer have made Eddy Funahashi a singularly deserving winner of BMW CCA’s prestigious Friend of the Club Award. As a co-founder of Legends of the Autobahn he has created a lasting legacy in honor of the marque. Ultimately, it is his devotion, generosity, respect and kindness towards all that makes him a benchmark “Friend of the Club.”
Eddy Funahashi (center), accepts the BMW CCA Friend of the Club Award from Frank Patek, BMW CCA Executive Director. BMW CCA Executive Vice President Brian Thomason speaks while Pacific Region VP James Crivelone and Head of BMW Group Classic USA Tom Plucinsky attend.
Other award presentations
| BMW CCA Friend of the Club | Eddy | Funahashi | Central California Chapter |
| BMW Center for Outstanding CCA Supporter | BMW of Columbia | ||
| BMW Center for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs | ||
| BMW Center for Outstanding CCA Supporter | BMW Seattle | ||
| BMW Center for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Autobahn BMW of Fort Worth | ||
| BMW Center for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Rich Singer BMW of Buffalo | ||
| BMW Center for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Luis Olmo Taylor BMW | ||
| Independent Business for Outstanding CCA Supporter | North Shore Motor Werks | ||
| Independent Business for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Euroenvy Autowerks | ||
| Independent Business for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Bimmer Performance | ||
| Independent Business for Outstanding CCA Supporter | Precision German Garage | ||
| Independent Business for Outstanding CCA Supporter | CSF, Inc. | ||
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Andy | Miller | Nittany Bimmers Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Robert | McIssac | Tarheel Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Neil | Daly | San Diego Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Valerie | Caprigno | X Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Mark and Maria | Forbes | Everglades Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Graig | Neville | Windy City BMW |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Julia | Olsen-Peterson | Sonora Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Officer | Steven | Carstens | Houston Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Jared | Corace | Rocky Mountain Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Jay | Sofianek | Genesee Valley Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Duke | Niedringhaus | St Louis BMW Club |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Bruce | Bollinger | St Louis BMW Club |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Neal | Munn | Sandlapper Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Danny | Baker | Sandlapper Chapter |
| Outstanding Chapter Volunteer | Brian | Hunt | National Capital Chapter |
BMW CCA members can nominate volunteers, officers, BMW centers, or independent shops to recognize their outstanding support of the Club and BMW enthusiasm through the BMW CCA Recognition Program. Details about the awards, rules for nomination, and member-exclusive nomination forms at the web page for the BMW CCA Recognition Program.
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