The Cadillac & LaSalle Club has a number of special awards it can present to Club members for furthering the goals of the Club, meritorious service, outstanding literary contributions, etc. The nominations for these awards come directly from the membership and regions. Know a member or a group of members who have done something deserving special consideration? Consider nominating them for one of the various Club awards!

Not sure how to do this? It's really very easy! Each of the awards and a brief description are listed below. After the description is the name, address, and if applicable, the email address of the person responsible for receiving the nominations.

The awards are:

• The Henry M. Leland Award
• The Ken Moss Lifetime Achievement Award
• The Distinguished Service Award
• The Maurice Hendry Award
• The Mary Lou Evans Membership Award
• The Norm Uhlir Regional Activity Award
• The Yann Saunders International Activity Award
• The Self-Starter Author of the Year Award
• The Cadillac Herald Award
• The LaSalle Discovery Award
• The Newsletter Excellence Award
• The Web Site Excellence Award
• The Cadillac Styling and Design Award
• The Ansel Sackett Award

The Henry M. Leland Award

The Henry M. Leland Award is the Cadillac & LaSalle Club's most prestigious award presented to an individual club member. The first seven awards, given by Cadillac Motor Car Company and no longer available, consisted of an eighty piece gold-plated pewter replica of a 1908 Cadillac. Commencing in 2002, the award, designed by CLC member Rich Esposito, consists of a cup reminiscent of the Dewar Trophy won by Cadillac for interchangeability of parts and a casting in relief of the 1908 model on a cherry wood base. The award represents the sterling qualities of Henry M. Leland, Cadillac's founder and first General Manager, and his quest for "setting the standard".

The Leland Award is presented to an outstanding Cadillac & LaSalle Club member who has performed acts of great merit. Nominees must have been involved in the preservation, maintenance and promotion of the Cadillac and LaSalle marques and performed outstanding service in furthering the aims of the Club. Past presidents and members of the national board are ineligible.

Regions and individual Club members are encouraged to submit nominees for this award. Nominations will be carefully reviewed by a committee of CLC past presidents who present their unanimous choice to the CLC Board for final approval.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Barry Wheeler
208 N. Center St.
Flora, IN  46929

Past Recipients of the Henry M. Leland Award

The Ken Moss Lifetime Achievement Award

The Ken Moss Lifetime Achievement Award, formerly the Lifetime Achievement Award, was renamed in January of 1998 to honor Ken Moss. From Sydney, New South Wales, Ken was known worldwide as the Mr. Cadillac of Australia. Recognizing Ken's tremendous impact on the hobby, he was presented the coveted Henry M. Leland Award in 1992. Ken died on December 16, 1997 after a gallant fight to survive cancer.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 1996 to honor any member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, who, over the passage of time, has served the club tirelessly and unselfishly. The criteria for the award remain unchanged. The honored member must have been involved in a variety of large-scale projects, served steadily in smaller ones or in any combination of both.

Such on-going and dependable service greatly benefits the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and all its member and in many cases enhances the reputation of the CLC among other automobile clubs. This coveted award is presented as a token of the Club's great appreciation and esteem.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Ken Moss Lifetime Achievement Award

The Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award was established to honor any member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club who gives freely of his or her time and energy in such a way that the effort has provided results which serve to benefit all members of the CLC.

The service could exemplify leadership, organizational skill or personal involvement in a project in the areas of technical service, research, information systems, etc.

The award is bestowed as a token of the CLC's appreciation for a job well done and is a more permanent expression of the words, "Thank you and keep up the good work."

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Distinguished Service Award

The Maurice Hendry Award

The Hendry Award was established by Maurice D. Hendry, author of Cadillac, the Complete History as well as numerous other literary contributions to the hobby. Residing in Auckland, New Zealand, Mr. Hendry personifies the literary ability and dedication needed to research, by a long distance, events and history. He then transforms that data into detailed books and articles that provide enjoyable reading and greatly enhances one's knowledge of the marque.

Mr. Hendry offers this trophy as an incentive to any CLC member who excels in journalistic contributions in furtherance of the purposes of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club. Criteria for the award include excellence in writing skills, style, originality, content, research, and illustrations.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Maurice Hendry Award

The Mary Lou Evans Membership Award

The Mary Lou Evans Membership Award was established in 1997 to honor Cadillac & LaSalle Club Membership Secretary Mary Lou Evans. From 1969-1994, Mary Lou served as membership secretary, a period of twenty-five years. Mary Lou met an untimely death on November 24, 1996 when the car in which she was riding was hit head-on.

This award is presented at the Grand National to the CLC member who, in the judgment of the Awards Committee, has put forth extraordinary effort to attract new members to the CLC. The new members may be individuals or a group (e.g. an independent Cadillac club becomes a CLC region through a single member's initiative and intervention).

The addition of new members to existing rolls greatly enhances the quality of the Club for all members, providing a greater opportunity to share all aspects of the hobby.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Mary Lou Evans Membership Award

The Norm Uhlir Regional Activity Award

The Norm Uhlir Regional Activity Award was created in honor of Cadillac & LaSalle Club Past President Norman Uhlir to encourage greater activity by chartered regions of the CLC. It is awarded annually to the region demonstrating outstanding overall activity in the following areas:

1. special membership services,
2. regional meets,
3. membership stability (retain or add members),
4. quality reports and articles submitted by members of the region to The Self-Starter,
5. participation in Grand Nationals,
6. special activities such as regional club projects, especially if beneficial to all CLC members.

The award is presented at the Grand National the following year.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Norm Uhlir Regional Activity Award

The Yann Saunders International Activity Award

In 2006, Yann Saunders proposed and the CLC Board of Directors approved the establishment of an annual award to be presented to an individual who has made notable contributions to the CLC and its aims outside of the United States. Yann, a Scotsman who now lives in South Carolina, spent a number of years in Switzerland and has a unique appreciation for the zeal of our off-shore members. He is known to many as "Mr. Cadillac" and as the developer of the Cadillac Database, the extensive repository of Cadillac and LaSalle information that appears on our Web site.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Yann Saunders International Activity Award

The Self-Starter Author of the Year Award

This award has been created to recognize outstanding contributors to the CLC publication, The Self-Starter during a particular year. The Editor of The Self-Starter will propose nominations subject to confirmation by the Awards Committee. The award will be presented at the Grand National.

Past Recipients of The Self-Starter Author of the Year Award

The Cadillac Herald Award

This award is available for presentation to an individual or organization that has promoted or generated conspicuous recognition for the Cadillac marque or important activities of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club.

The award consists of a replica Cadillac Herald radiator ornament on a walnut base representing the announcement of "Good News" to the world. Presented by the CLC president or his Designate with the approval of the Awards Committee. Primarily intended as an expression of appreciation to those who perform outside the usual club activity.

Time and place of the presentation to be determined by the recipient's acceptance availability.

Past Recipients of the Cadillac Herald Award

The LaSalle Discovery Award

This award is available for presentation to an individual or organization that has promoted or generated conspicuous recognition for the LaSalle automobile and the preservation of its legacy by the Cadillac & LaSalle Club.

The award consists of a replica Cadillac Herald radiator ornament on a black marbleized base representing the announcement of the delivery of the marque and its noble heritage. Presented by the CLC president or his Designate with the approval of the Awards Committee. Primarily intended as an expression of appreciation to those who perform outside the usual club activity.

Time and place of the presentation to be determined by the recipient's acceptance availability.

Past Recipients of the LaSalle Discovery Award

The Newsletter Excellence Award

The Newsletter Excellence Award is presented each year to recognize the outstanding effort of the regional newsletter editors. The award is presented at the Awards Banquet of the Grand National.

Newsletters are reviewed and evaluated on many factors: content, originality, style, interest, humor, timeliness, format, illustrations, membership participation, and general improvement.

A regional newsletter editor often has the most time consuming job among the officers. Creativity and self-discipline are prerequisites for the position.

A timely and informative newsletter is a major link in the success of a region. As is The Self-Starter to the national club, so is the local newsletter to the region. The newsletter fosters information flow, open communication and last, but not least, participation and camaraderie among members.

The award is presented at the Grand National for excellence during the previous calendar year.

Send copies of regional and chapter newsletters and nominations to:

Jack McClow
15109 Falconbridge Terr
North Potomac, MD 20878
Email: jack@mcclow.com

Past Recipients of the Newsletter Excellence Award

Web Site Excellence Award

The Web Site Excellence Award is presented each year to recognize the outstanding efforts of a Regional or Chapter Webmaster. The award is presented at the Awards Banquet of the Grand National.

In view of the rapid migration toward the use of electronic media, many regions and chapters have set up web pages and message boards. As more of our members use the Internet as a communication and information tool, these Web site's have grown in popularity.

Inspired by the CLC Web site, many regions and chapters have expanded their local Web site's to include photos, stories, regional and chapter activities, and links to other areas of automotive interest. The Webmaster's job has become one of creativity, skill, imagination, and self-discipline. It is a vital and powerful link, not only to members of the CLC, but also to anyone surfing the web in search of automotive information. Web sites also act as powerful and indispensible servants in the attraction of new members, not only to our club, but also to the automotive hobby in general.

The award is presented at the Grand National for excellence during the previous calendar year.

Nominations for this award should be sent to:

Gary Fisher
3939 Inverness Circle
Dublin, Ohio 43016-9595
Phone: (614) 799-8639
Email: gfisher5@columbus.rr.com

Past Recipients of the Web Site Excellence Award

The Cadillac Styling and Design Award

This award is presented to a living individual or group of individuals who have significantly influenced Cadillac design, styling, beauty, elegance and/or trends in historic proportions.

This award is not an annual award and is only presented when a recipient can be recognized for well-known accomplishments. CLC membership is not part of the criteria to present this award. Recommendations to the award can originate with the committee chair, the CLC board of directors or CLC officers. The award is the Cadillac Goddess ornament in a base reflected in an ornamental plate surrounded by gold leaf wreath.

Time and place of the presentation to be determined by the recipient's acceptance availability.

Past Recipients of the Cadillac Styling and Design Award

The Ansel Sackett Award

The Ansel Sackett 1941 Cadillac Excellence Award was created in 1991, the 50th anniversary year of the 1941 Cadillac, by the late Ansel Sackett. Ansel began his career at Cadillac in 1941, the year considered as one of the most significant in Cadillac's history. There are more 1941 Cadillacs in the Club than any other model year.

One of three founding members of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Ansel was an active board member from 1958-1998, past treasurer from 1958-1990, and managing editor of The Self-Starter from 1986-1995. Ansel owned a 1941 6019S sedan. Ansel died on 7 April 1998 of heart failure.

The centerpiece of the trophy is a detailed model of the original Cadillac one-cylinder engine. The award is presented each year at the Grand National. In selecting the distinctive 1941 to receive the award, primary consideration is given to authenticity and originality.

This trophy is retained by the recipient until the following Grand National. The personalized plaque which accompanies the award remains with the recipient.

The potential recipients for this award are those who enter a 1941 Cadillac at the Grand National. Preference shall be given to a car that has not previously received this award.

Past Recipients of the Ansel Sackett Award