The Chowder Club
Presents the Twelfth
2002
International
Automotive
Media
Awards
at
Sardi’s
New York
Nov. 12, 2002

A special thanks to Bruce and Genia Wennerstrom, co-directors of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society, for their encouragement and support in bringing the International Automotive Media Awards program to New York City, and allowing us to use the Chowder Club as our venue for this presentation. And not to be forgotten, are all the members of the Chowder Club whose attendance has helped to make this a memorable occasion. Walt & Elaine Haessner

A, Books Writing

A-1, Catalog

BMW Motorcycle Apparel, by Wendy Parsons and George Logothetis,
Gold to Coyne Communications

A-3, Biography

Mario Andretti: A Driving Passion, by Gordon Kirby, Silver to David Bull Publishing

Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette, publ. by Bentley Publ., Gold to Jerry Burton

A-7, History: Cultural

Barris Kustoms of the 1960s, publ. by MBI, Silver to George Barris & David Fetherston.

A-8, History: Generic

Cars of 1965, Bronze to Dan Lyons

A-9, History: Single Marque

Triumph Cars in America, publ. by MBI, Bronze to Michael L. Cook

Lust, then Love: The Story of the New Z, publ. by Publications Int’l., Bronze to Ron Sessions

Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall and Comeback of Volkswagen in America,
publ. by John Wiley & Sons, Bronze to David Kiley

Kurtis-Kraft, publ. by MBI, Silver to Gordon White

Corvette from the Inside, publ. by Bentley Publ., Silver to Dave McLellan

Thunderbird Chronicle, by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Silver to Publications International, Ltd.

A-10, Technical: How to do it

BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual, Bronze to Bentley Publishers

A-11, Technical: Reference

Mobil 1 Q&A, by Neil Szigethy, Silver to Coyne Communications

Corvette by the Numbers, 1955-82, publ. by Bentley Publ., Silver to Alan Colvin

Corvette Buyer’s Guide (’53-’67), publ. by MBI, Gold to Richard Prince

A-13, History: Motorsports

Daytona 500: An Official History, by Bob Zeller, Bronze to David Bull Publ.

The American Dirt Track Racer, publ. by MBI, Silver to Joe Scalzo

A-14, Anthology

Leanings, publ. by MBI, Bronze to Peter Egan


B, Books Graphics

B-18, Design: Jacket

Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette, Gold to Bentley Publishers

B-20, Cover Design: trade paperback

AEM Advanced Engine Management Catalog, Bronze to King Tec Communications

Camaro Exposed: 1967-1969, Bronze to Bentley Publisher

Chevrolet Inline Six Cylinder Power Manual, Gold to California Bill’s Automotive Handbooks

B-22, Illustration: collected art

A Century of Indian, publ. by MBI, Gold to Ed Youngblood

B-23, Illustration: photographs

Hot Rod, publ. by MBI, Bronze to Peter Vincent

B-24, Design: all elements including layout

The SL Experience, publ. by John R. Olson, Inc., Bronze to Art Olson

Mario Andretti: A Driving Passion, Silver to David Bull Publishing

GReddy 2002 Catalog, Gold to King Tec Communications

Circle Track Parts & Accessories Catalog, by Lane Automotive, Gold to Matthew Hauch


C, Newspaper Writing

C-25, Feature Article

Auto Market Progress, Bronze to Diane Baltozer, Community Newspaper Co.

Which is Which, in the Chicago Tribune, Bronze to Jim Mateja and Rick Popely.

Harley “Hearse” Ready to Administer Last Rides, in the Chicago Tribune,
Bronze to Kevin Schweitzer

A Working Concept, in the Chicago Tribune, Silver to Jim Mateja.

Volvo Ocean Racers in Baltimore, in the Washington Times, Silver to John Peige

C-26, News

Ford Faces Rough..., in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to J Mateja & R Popely.

C-28, Column: regularly published piece

Motor Mouth, in the Chicago Tribune, Silver to Bob Weber

Tim Spell in the Houston Chronicle, Gold to Tim Spell

Jim Mateja in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Jim Mateja

Steven Cole Smith in the Orlando Sentinel, Gold to Steven Cole Smith

C-30, Collector Vehicle(s)

Orth Family, in the Reading Eagle, Bronze to Carole Simpson

Rare Model S Car helps mark Cadillac’s 100th Year, in the Florida Times-Union, Gold to Dan Scanlan

C-31, Personality Profile

Chairman Lutz has a New Design on GM Cars, in the Houston Chronicle, Gold to Tim Spell

C-32, Travel

A Feat of Derriere-do, in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Bob Weber

C-33, Technical

Measure Twice, Cut Once, by William C. Anderson, Bronze to Old Cars Weekly

Smashing Fashions, in the Chicago Tribune, Bronze to Jim Mateja

A Fluid Motion, in the Chicago Tribune, Silver to Bob Weber

Power Point, in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Rick Popely

C-34, Introduction of New Model(s)

The MINI Revival, in the Orlando Sentinel, Bronze to Steven Cole Smith

Suave DB7 Keeps Emotions Stirred, not Shaken, in the Houston Chronicle, Silver to Tim Spell

C-36, Investigative

Racing at KRA, in West Central Tribune, Willmar, Minn., Bronze to Natalie Thoreau

C-37, Road Test

Forget Rear End of 745i; What’s Inside Counts, in the Chicago Tribune, Bronze to Jim Mateja

Two Fuels, Mass Appeal, in Automotive Weekly, Silver to Dan Lyons


D, Newspaper Graphics

D-39, Typographical

Second Hundred Years, in the Chicago Tribune, Bronze to M J Grandinetti

Bird of Prey, in the Reading Eagle, Gold to Kevin Hoch

D-40, Single Photo, black and white

Classic Photo, digitally composited PT Cruiser in classic photo, in the Houston Chronicle, Gold to Duane Tillis

D-41, Single Photo, color

Putting Polish on Reflection, in The Madison Press, London, Ohio, Silver to Dean Shipley

Lee Smith’s ’58 Corvette Pro Mod, Silver to Jerry Foss/National Dragster

Bazemore Funny Car-Night, Gold to Marc Gewertz/National Dragster

D-42, Cartoon

Otto Mechanic, in Old Cars Weekly Feb. 2, 2002, Gold to Jay Piersanti

D-43, Cover

Roller Coaster-Roller Skate, in the Santa Fe New Mexican, Bronze to Jay Binneweg

January 2002 cover, by Haven Schreiber, Bronze to National Speed Sport News’ Elbows Up!

An Assortment of Reasons, in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Dennis Odom

D-44, Cover art only

Frankenstein Cars, in the Reading Eagle, Silver to Jeffrey Lazio

D-47, Layout Design Article

Painting the Town Red, by Haven Schreiber, Silver to National Speed Sport News


E, Magazine Writing

E-25, Features

General Improvement in NADA’s AutoExec, Bronze to Mark H. Stertz.

A Sweet Triumph, in FORTUNE Small Business, Silver to Stuart F. Brown

Container Graveyard, in Road King, Gold to Christopher Slaney

E-26, News

Tackling Data Security, in Movin’ Parts, Bronze to Lori M. Noll/Campbell-Ewald Publ.

What the New Diesels Will Bring, in Road King, Bronze to Tom Berg & Paul Abelson

E-27, Editorial

Staging Lights, Bronze to Phil Burgess/National Dragster

It’s Going to be Hard to Live with This One, in Aftermarket Business, Silver to Larry Silvey

The Best Seat in the House, in Speedway Illustrated, Silver to Karl Fredrickson

Editor’s Report, in MOTOR, Gold to John Lypen

E-28, Column: regularly published piece

AutoAdvisor in Physician’s Lifestyle, Silver to Jean Swenson

Dick Berggren in Speedway Illustrated, Silver to Dick Berggren-Speedway Illustrated

Overdrive in Westways, magazine of the Automobile Club of So. Calif., Silver to Peter Bohr.

Up Against the Wall, in RACER, Silver to John Zimmermann

Changing Gears, in GEARS, Silver to Glen Troub/GEARS

From the CEO, in GEARS, Gold to Dennis Madden

In the Driveway, in AIADA’s Showroom, Gold to Jo Rossman

Warren Brown in African Americans on Wheels, Gold to Warren Brown

Trade Secrets, in MOTOR, Gold to Bob Cerullo

E-29, Motorsports

Double Jeff-Ardy, in Road King, Bronze to Bill Pryor

COKE and the Quarter-Mile, Bronze to John Jodauga/National Dragster

1962 Continental Began Daytona Tradition, in Daytona International Speedway Rolex 24 Hours race program, Bronze to J.J. O’Malley

Understanding Aero, in Stock Car Racing, Silver to Jerry F. Boone

Bentley at LeMans, in Automobile Quarterly, Silver to David Burgess-Wise

Can CART by Saved?, in AutoWeek, Silver to Bill McGuire

The Aesthetics of Sport, in Vintage Motorsport, Gold to Carl Goodwin

Spinning Out, Gold to Dick Berggren/Speedway Illustrated

Bahre Market, Gold to Rob Sneddon/Speedway Illustrated

E-30, Collector Vehicle(s)

Endearing Dinosaurs, in Road King, Bronze to William Childress

1958 Corvette, in Cars & Parts Corvette, Silver to West Peterson

The Sensuous 1935 Ford, in Cars & Parts, Silver to Bob Stevens

A Resolute Restoration, in Cavallino, Silver to Jerry McDermott

The Ignorant and Unwashed, in Classic Bike Guide, Gold to J. P. Donick

E-31, Personality profile

Early Racer Hid Illinois Background, in Chicagoland Speedway Tropicana 400 race program, Bronze to William Lazarus

How Teddy Wins, Bronze to Dick Berggren/Speedway Illustrated

The Name that’s Known is Larry Morgan, in Modern Tire Dealer, Gold to Bob Ulrich

Levitt Luzern Custer: the Compleat Inventor, in Automobile Quarterly, Gold to Beverly Rae Kimes

E-32, Travel

Blacks on the Battlefield, in African Americans on Wheels, Bronze to Frank Washington

Side-trips, Layovers and Roadside Attractions, Bronze to Rene´ Tankersley/Land Line

Three Days on the Road, in Road King, Silver to Michael Perry

Semi-Retired, in Road King, Silver to Gary Bricken

Last Stop Canada, in African Americans on Wheels, Silver to Lyndon Conrad Bell

E-33, Technical

Taming the Wild Mount, in Modern Tire Dealer’s “Performance Handbook 2002,” Bronze to Mike Mavrigian

Yes, You Can Service Hybrid Vehicles, in MOTOR, Gold to Tom Nash

42-Volt Systems are (not…) Here, in MOTOR, Gold to Mike Dale

GM Rethinks the Car—Completely, in FORTUNE, Gold to Stuart F. Brown

E-34, Introduction of New Model(s)

Oh, for Fun, in AutoWeek, Bronze to Bill McGuire

E-35, Environmental/regulatory

The Sounds of Silence, Silver to Ann Job/Acura Style

E-36, Investigative

Easy Money?, Bronze to Rene´ Tankersley/Land Line

What’s Killing Our Drivers?, Silver to Dick Berggren/Speedway Illustrated

E-37, Road Test

Autotest, in National Motorist, Silver to Jane Offers

2002 BMW 7 Series, by Louise Ann Noeth, Silver to GEARS

Fightin’ Freightliners, in Road King, Silver to Tom Berg

MINI Cooper S: First Drive, Gold to Ron Sessions/Sr. Ed., Motor Trend


F, Magazine Graphics

F-38, Collected Art

Editor’s Sketchbook, in Vintage Motorcycle, journal of the Vintage Motorcycle Club of Great Britain, Bronze to Dr David G. Styles

On the Surface: Automotive Art by Tom Hale, in Automobile Quarterly, Silver to Tracy Powell

F-39, Typographical

AIADA’s Showroom, April 2002, Bronze to David Balch

F-43, Cover

Auto Interiors, “Interior of the Year Awards” issue, Bronze to Kyle Graydon

Road King, “Tree-mendous” issue, Bronze to Jeff Broddle

GEARS, “International” issue, Silver to GEARS

MOTOR, Nov. 2001, Silver to Harold Perry

AutoWeek, “Warp Speed” issue, Gold to Ken Ross

AIADA’s Showroom, “A Century of Speed” issue, Gold to David Balch

Road King, “War Machines” issue, Gold to Michael Nott

F-44, Cover Art

“Stone Cold Killer Truck” on AutoWeek, Silver to Cheryl Blahnik

“Auto Show 2002” on Houston Chronicle’s Auto Show 2002 magazine, Gold to Duane Tillis

“French Kiss” on AutoWeek, Gold to Ken Ross

F-46, Single Art Color

“California Proposes Secret Weapon to Halt Trucks," Bronze to Santiago Cornejo, Land Line

F-47, Layout, Design Article

Chicken Trucks, Bronze to Road King

Aultman & Taylor, Silver to Antique Power

Century of Classics, in AIADA’s Showroom, Silver to David Balch

Best in the West, in AutoWeek, Silver to Cheryl Blahnik

In Search of South’s Best Barbecue, Gold to Acura Style

Light Heavyweights, Gold to Automobile Quarterly

Rescue Me, in AutoWeek, Gold to Ken Ross

F-48, Layout, Design Full Publication

Antique Power, July 2002, Silver to Antique Power

AIADA’s Showroom, November 2001, Silver to David Balch

Automobile Quarterly, July 2002, Silver to Automobile Quarterly


G, Newsletter Graphics

G-42, Newsletter Cartoon

A Parable for our Recessive Times, in Motor State Performance Report, Silver to Thomas Michaud

G-43 Newsletter Cover

Winter 2002 issue, by Kevin Halewood, Bronze to Mobile Tech News

February 2002 issue, Tansha, publ. of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, Gold to Dr. David G. Styles

G-45, Single Art, black and white

Riley’s Railcars, in the Riley Register Bulletin, Silver to Dr David G. Styles

G-48, Layout/Design Full Publication

Gull Wing, by Jim Liukens, Bronze to Rise Sales

Triple Echo, special issue, Gold to Trident & Rocket 3 Owners Club


H, Newsletter Writing

H-28, Column: regularly published piece

Auto Manager, in Inland Auto Assn. Motor Club Bulletin, Bronze to Michael Calkins

Information & Viewpoint, in Motor State Performance Report, Gold to John F. McLellan

H-31, Personality profile

Riley Railcars, in the Riley Register Bulletin, Bronze to Dr David G. Styles


I, Special Sections

I-49, Newspaper

Readers’ Choice section, Bronze to National Dragster

Safety, section of the Chicago Tribune, Silver to M.J. Grandinetti

New York Auto Show, section of the New York Times, Gold to Rich Taylor

Motorcycles, section of the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Bill Jackson

Houston Auto Show, section of the Houston Chronicle, Gold to Tim Spell

I-50, Magazine Under 50,000 circ

The Restorer, official publication of the Model A Ford Club of America,
Sept. 2001, Bronze to Jim Spawn

Collectible Automobile, October 2001, Bronze to Collectible Automobile

Vintage Motorsports, July 2002, Silver to Vintage Motorsports

Cars and Parts Corvette, June 2002, Gold to Bob Stevens

I-51, Magazine, 50-150,000 circ

Daytona 500: The Great American Race, program, Silver to ISC Publications, Inc.

Speedway Illustrated, March 2002 issue, Silver to Speedway Illustrated

MOTOR Magazine, Sept. 2001 issue, Silver to MOTOR Magazine

I-52, Magazine, over 150,000 circ

African Americans on Wheels, Oct./Nov. 2001 issue, Bronze to African Americans on Wheels

Road King, May/June 2002, Silver to Road King Magazine

I-54, Newsletter: less than 4-color

SEMA’s Driving Force, Dec. 2001 issue, Gold to Brian I. Caudill


J, Public Relations/Marketing

J-55-PR/Marketing Campaign

Most Dangerous Foods to Eat While Driving, for Hagerty Insurance, Gold to JMPR

MINI Media Launch, Gold to Michael McHale/MINI USA

Buick Heritage Tour: Building for a New Century, Gold to Buick Communications/ Alfred P. Sloan Museum

J-55-A, Single Campaign Element

SEMA Spring Expo exhibitor prospectus, Gold to SEMA

J-57, Single Photo, color

Under My Skin, digitally composited “x-ray” of body over chassis, Flatfire land speed car, Gold to Louise Ann Noeth

J-58-Press Kit

Chevrolet Racing, Gold to High Performance Communications

2001 New Media Information, Gold to Mercedes-Benz USA


K, Video Industrial/Promotional

K-89 Infomercial

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, Silver to Barrett-Jackson


L, Home Video/Television

L-65, Feature, single marque/current events

Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Silver to Stacey David/TRUCKS!

L-66, Personality Profile

The Art of Robert Williams, on Motorweek TV, Silver to Taylor Baxter

Dan Garlits, on Car Crazy, Gold to WATV and Meguiar’s Inc.

The Meguiar’s Award 2002, Gold to Coast Media Teleproductions and Meguiar's, Inc.

L-67, Motorsports Event

Cannonball 1 Lap of America, on Car & Driver TV, Gold to Creative Producers Group

L-68, Car Show

Auburn Festival, Silver to Motorweek TV

Corvettes at Carlisle 2001, Gold to Olegna Productions, Inc.

L-71, Regularly scheduled show, (3)

Motorweek TV, Silver to Motorweek TV

Car Crazy, Silver to WATV Productions and Meguiar's, Inc.

L-72, Commentary

Drivers’ Choice Awards, Silver to Motorweek TV

L-76, History: Single Marque

Mercury at Speed, Gold to WATV Productions/Robert Thatcher, Producer

L-77, Technical, how to do it

Crazy Horse Floor Pans, ’48 Chevy, Gold to Stacey David/TRUCKS!

L-85, Road Test

Wicked Willy’s Test Drive, Gold to Stacey David/TRUCKS!

L-86, Introduction to New Vehicles

Alternate Fuel Vehicles, Gold to Motorweek TV


M, Radio

M-66, Personality profile

Sergio Pininfarina on Motor Trend Radio, Bronze to Alan Taylor

M-67, Motorsports

Baja 500, on Motor Trend Radio, Bronze to Alan Taylor

M-71, Regularly scheduled show (include three)

Motor Trend Radio, Bronze to Alan Taylor

The Driving Force On Wheels, host Jackie Mitchell, Bronze to The Driving Force On Wheels

Drivers’ Talk, host Rick Titus, with Jay Dalton, BJ Killeen, and Tracy Powell, Bronze to Jackson-Dawson Communications

America on the Road (short format), with Mike Anson, Al Herskovitz, Jack Nerad and Ed Yelin, Silver to America on the Road

Car Crazy Radio, with Barry Meguiar, Leslie Kennedy and Bob Long, Silver to Bob Long and Meguiar’s Inc.

M-76, History: Single Marque

History of Hummer H2, on Motor Trend Radio, Gold to Alan Taylor


M-78, Technical: reference

Chevy/GM engines with John Jureka, on Drivers’ Talk, Silver to Jackson-Dalton Communications

M-80, History: Motorsports

Profile on high speed boat racer; reflection on the late Ken Tyrell, on Drivers’ Talk, Silver to Jackson-Dawson Communications

M-81 News, interviews

Sir Richard Noble on the 4th Anniversary of his Land Speed Record at Blackrock, on Drivers’ Talk, Silver to Jackson-Dawson Communications

Jay Leno/Tony Stewart, on Motor Trend Radio, Silver to Alan Taylor

M-85, Road Test

Road Test at MPG, on Motor Trend Radio, Bronze to Alan Taylor

M-86, Introduction to New Vehicles

2002 MINI Cooper, on Drivers’ Talk, Gold to Jackson-Dawson

2002 Works MINI Cooper, on Motor Trend Radio, Gold to Alan Taylor

M-90, Public Service

Our Navy, on Motor Trend Radio, Silver to Alan Taylor


N, Multimedia: writing & graphics

N-89, Infomercial

Pepsi 400 , Silver to ISC Publications, Inc.

The Guide to Your New Ride, for Daimler/Chrysler, Gold to Motor Trend/Automobile Magazine

N-93, Book

Audi A6 Sedan/Avant all road quattro/S6 Avant Official Factory
Repair Manual, Bronze to Bentley Publishers


O, Other

O-94, Print not otherwise specified

Justice Brothers Racing Calendar, Bronze to Ed Justice, Jr.

American Classics calendar, Gold to Dan Lyons


P, World Wide Web: writing & graphics

P-68, Car Show

2002 Detroit Auto Show, on thecarconnection.com, Bronze to Paul Eisenstein and Marty Padgett

2002 Auto Shows, Silver to cars.com
P-82-News

Reitzle Out, Fields in at Ford PAG, on thecarconnection.com, Silver to Paul Eisenstein

Daily Edition, on thecarconnection.com, Gold to thecarconnection.com

P-84, Catalog

PickupTruck.com, Gold to PickupTruck.com

P-85, Road Test

2002 Audi A6: Shiftless Character, on AutoByTel.com, Bronze to Dan Lyons

2002 MINI Cooper, on thecarconnection.com, Silver to Marty Padgett
Hummer H1, by Joe Wiesenfelder, Gold to cars.com

P-86, Introduction to New Vehicles

2003 Ford Expedition: A Kinder, Gentler and More Capable Expedition, on thecarconnection.com, Bronze to Bob Hall

P-88, Reference

SEMA.org, Bronze to SEMA

2002 Buyer’s Guide, Bronze to cars.com

P-89, Infomercial

SEMAShow.com, Silver to SEMA

Corvettevideos.com, Gold to Olegna Productions

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