The Founders' Cup is a coveted award that is passed along as a perpetual trophy each year. The previous year’s recipient polls the team to decide on a member who embodies all of the criteria for membership listed in the Team Bylaws, but in some way goes beyond those values as well.
This is not simply an award for speed. Over the years, the members receiving this award have been selected based on a wide variety of accomplishments. But in all cases, they have made a significant contribution to the Team.
In 2016, the Stockton Cup was renamed the Founders' Cup to honor the team's founding members, Karen Cox and Sue Johnston. The team is grateful for their courage, strength, vision, and inspiration. These core values have been upheld since the team's inception in 1979, and this legacy is carried forward by the recipients of the Cup.
Founders' Cup Winners: 2019 - Melissa Doyle 2018 - Beth Goya 2017 - Teresa McWalters 2016 - Marisa Beck 2015 - Nelda Williams 2014 - Michelle Meyer 2013 - Pamela Kennedy 2012 - Kerry Koller 2011 - Nancy Thomas 2010 - Allison Howard 2009 - Karen Ribble 2008 - Emily Bates 2007 - Lisa Travaligni 2006 - Suzanne Bryan 2005 - Lisbet Sunshine 2004 - Sara Gigliotti 2003 - Cheryl Shwe 2002 - Carol Keller 2001 - Michelle Hannaford 2000 - Cheryl Shwe 1999 - Dawn Eggerts 1998 - Sue Johnston 1997 - Carol Keller 1996 - Marie Appel 1995 - Julie Jay 1994 - Nelda Williams 1993 - Carolyn Russell 1992 - Kathi Berman 1991 - Eileen Brennan-Erler 1990 - Dina Kovash 1989 - Pat Falsone 1988 - Donna Hinshaw 1987 - Kay Bolla 1986 - Jackie Chen 1985 - Irene Herman
Beer of the Year Awards
These are usually awarded at the discretion of our coaches and Board of Directors at the annual meeting. Often the award is in recognition of an outstanding effort in racing and/or team support.
The Beer of the Year awards culminate with a final award: the annual Runner of the Year award based on outstanding racing throughout the year. Recent winners are listed below.
Runner of the Year Winners: 2019 - Holly Clarke 2018 - Lizzy Gregory 2017 - Teresa McWalters 2016 - Teresa McWalters 2015 - Teresa McWalters 2014 - Michele Palmer 2013 - Madeline Van Santen 2012 - Ashley Carroll 2011 - Ashley Carroll 2010 - Brooke Wells 2009 - Chris Lundy 2008 - Megan Daly 2007 - Chris Lundy 2006 - Chris Lundy 2005 - Caroline Annis 2004 - Megan Daly 2003 - Michelle Hannaford
Honorary Impala Members
Honorary Members are selected by the board as being stand out leaders who helped shape the contours of what defines the Impala Racing Team. Honorary members also have worked to maintain the vision that our Founding Mothers and early board members envisioned. It requires significant personal time and dedication to keeping the team a viable racing force.
Kathi Berman Mary Bryan Suzanne Bryan Eileen Brennan-Erler Suzanne Cordes Karen Cox Maggie Fillmore Diana Fitzpatrick Irene Herman Sue Johnston Peggy Lavelle Angie Longworth Dale Pittman Lisbet Sunshine Nelda Williams