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JIM CHAPMAN AWARD
Established in 1991
The highest honor in motorsports PR, this award recognizes professionals who reflect Jim Chapman’s legacy of integrity, innovation, and meaningful media relationships.
Presented in conjunction with SPMJ, it is administered by Michael Knight and selected by national media vote with the Chapman family’s approval.
2026 - Honorary
Paul Kelly
2022
Amy Walsh-Stock
2019
Dan Zacharias
2016
T.E. McHale
2015
Linda Vaughn
2013
Anne Fornoro
2011
Bill York
2007
Dave Densmore
2005
Susan Arnold
1998
Tamy Valkosky
1995
Kathi Lauterbach
1992
Tom Blattler
2025
Pat Caporali
2022
Steve Shunck
2018
Dick Jordan
2016
Dan Layton
2014
Jon Edwards
2012
Judith Kouba Dominick
2010
Jim Hunter
2007
Bob Carlson
2004
Doug Stokes
1997
Mike Zizzo
1994
Hank Ives
1991
Michael Knight
2024
Suzi Elliott
2021
Owen A. Kearns
2017
Andy Hall
2015
David Ferroni
2014
Elon Werner
2012
Nancy Wager
2008
Judy Stropus
2006
Kevin Kennedy
1999
Carol Wilkins
1996
Marc Spiegel
1993
Deke Houlgate
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