The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2012 Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving, promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle. Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination.
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction. Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding, not everyone knows it. A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision. Biographical info, newspaper articles, historical documents, etc. may be submitted. Credentials should be no longer than five pages long, including nomination form.
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at www.sturgismuseum.com/assets/file-manager/12-Nomination-Form.doc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 605.347.2001 or email Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 13, 2012. Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, August 8, 2012.
- Jack Kirchgesler
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - James Clark
- Cookie Crum
- Lou Kimzey
- John Lehman
- Dale Walksler
- Becky Brown
- Kenny Price
- Charlie St. Clair
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - Malcolm Smith
- Cristine Sommer-Simmons
- "Smiling" Johnny Spiegelhoff
- Al Nelson
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - Chris Carr
- Bob Illingworth - Founders Award
- Kaptain Robbie Knievel
- Linda Peavy
- Oliver Shokouh
- Jay Springsteen
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - Marge Hummel
- John Parham
- John Reed
- Sam "Morgan" Storm & Sonny Pelaquin
- The Walker Family
- Motor Maids, Inc.
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - Keith "Bandit" Ball
- Soichiro Honda
- Michael Lichter
- Jim and Phyllis McClure
- Scott Parker
- Annie Brokaw
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - John Paul DeJoria
- The Earley Family
- Harry’s Motors
- Jerry Hatfield
- David Mann
- Bruce Rossmeyer
- Perry Sands
- Dal Smilie
- Bill Waltermire
- American Motorcyclist Association
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - Gary Bang
- Max Bubeck
- Gottlieb Daimler
- Reg Kittrelle
- Jon Kosmoski
- Dick O’Leary
- State Representative Sherman Packard
- Adeline and Augusta Van Buren
- Don Vodden
- Malcolm Forbes
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - David Campos
- Christian Motorcycle Association
- Fred Fox
- Don Hotop
- Jay Leno
- Bob Moore
- Branscombe Richmond
- HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson
- Rey Sotelo
J.C. "Pappy" Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award - Jim Betlach
- U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell
- Woody Carson
- Frank Ernst
- Neil Hultman
- Governor William Janklow
- "Indian Jeff” McGeary
- The Eddie Miller Family
- David "Dave” Perewitz
- State Senator Jim Putnam
- Tom Rudd
- Genevieve Schmitt
- Penny Walker
- Ernie Beckman
- Cliff Boswell
- Al Burke
- Mike Corbin
- Wayne T. Curtin
- Mary Shephard Cutright
- Arthur Davidson
- Walter Davidson
- William A. Davidson
- Willie G. Davidson
- Jim Davis
- Dave Despain
- Chet Dykgraff
- Peter Fonda
- Dick "Slider” Gilmore
- Linda "Jo” Giovannoni
- William S. Harley
- Bobby Hill
- Pete Hill
- J.C. "Pappy” Hoel
- Pearl Hoel
- Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club
- Harry Kelley, Jr.
- Dick Klamfoth
- Ed "Iron Man” Kretz, Sr.
- Joe Leonard
- Dick "Bugsy” Mann
- Arlen Ness
- Edward "Ed” Netterberg
- Gary Nixon
- Joe Parkhurst
- Dudley "Dud” Perkins, Sr.
- Ray Price
- Kenny Roberts
- Dot Robinson
- Rip Rose
- John "Tom” Sifton
- Donny Smith
- E.C. Smith
- Erwin "Smitty” Smith
- George J. Smith, Sr.
- Walter & Lucille Timme
- Bill Tuman
- Ed Youngblood
- State Senator Dave Zein
