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| Al Holbert Memorial | This award is named after a Pennsylvania based driver who was a great driver and role model for auto racing. Holbert was a great supporter of the EMPA in its early years. |
| Richie Evans | Considered by many to one of the best modified drivers of his time. This award honors the best North East driver of the year. |
| Junie Donlavey | Donlavey was a successful racer and a gentleman. He often had a limited budget but his cars always showed first class workmanship and he showed a work ethic that was second to none.
This award goes out to those who personifies Donlavey's racing spirit. |
| T. Wayne Robertson Newsmaker Award | Robertson was a enthusiastic supporter and promoter of auto racing.
This award goes out to the person who has made the biggest impact that year in racing. |
| John Blewett lll Young Guns Award Presented by New England Fuels | John Blewett lll is considered by many to be one of the brightest stars in modified racing. He was taken too soon in 2007 in a racing incident. New England Fuels was one of Blewett's main sponsors.
This award is given out to the driver who has shows the promise of being a superstar in the making. |
| Frank Blunk Writer of the Year award | Blunk was an top NY sportswriter who represented the craft of journalism with style and professionalism. Blunk was a great promoter of local racing and was a fervant supporter of EMPA in its early years.
This award is given out to the writer who personifies Blunk's spirit. |
| Art McHugh Memorial Award | Art McHugh was a tireless supporter of EMPA who worked behind the scenes to make EMPA a success. This award is given out the person to thank them for all the hours they worked behind the scenes so that their efforts will not go unnoticed. |
| Ace Lane Memorial Photographer of the Year Award | Ace Lane was a true master of the art of racing photography and a consumate gentleman who helped aspiring photographers reach their potential. His son follows in his footsteps.
This award is given out to a photographer who personifies Ace Lane's talent and spirit. |
| Jerry Glase Award | Glase was an outstanding announcer at Grandview Speedway who always willing to lend a helping hand and never expected anything in return. This award is given out to an individual who personifies his spirit. |