Awards and Memorials
In Memoriam – Babs Lyons
Babs Lyons 1948 – 2026 On Monday, our family’s lives changed forever when Babs Lyons passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer (and seriously—F**K cancer). It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. There is so much to say about who she was and what
In Memoriam – Kurt L Hertel
It is with sadness that I write about the loss of an excellent mechanic, Porschephile and friend. Kurt Hertel passed away April 12, after a final battle with cancer. He was one of the good guys and will be missed. I bought my first Porsche, a used 1986 951 (aka
Niagara Region National Awards
THIRD PLACE in class 2020 National PCA Website CompetitionTHIRD PLACE in class 2019 National PCA Website CompetitionSECOND PLACE in class 2018 National PCA Website CompetitionTHIRD PLACE in class 2016 National PCA Website Competition BEST WEBSITE Overall 2014 National PCA Website CompetitionFOURTH PLACE in class 2012 National PCA Website CompetitionFIRST PLACE
Exceptional Service Awards
Tim Carney – Rochester PorscheKevin Parker – Rochester PorscheMark Pelkey – Niagara RegionCurt Hinchcliff – Niagara RegionThomas Campbell – Niagara Region
President’s Awards
2025 – Maria Galante2026 – Renee Sliwinski
Deegan Award
The Deegan was originated in 1999 as a way of recognizing outstanding volunteers to the Niagara Region Porsche Club of America. The trophy is made from old Porsche valves and fashioned to look like a figure in a driving position including a steering wheel. The first year’s recipient went to
In Memoriam – Steven Psaila
Dear Fellow Club Members- We received the sad news this week of the passing of a long time Niagara PCA member, Steven Psaila. Steven passed away suddenly last Thursday. He was a 35-year member of PCA and enjoyed his cars. In addition to a 1986 Ferrari Mondial, Steven had owned
In Memoriam – Doug Bantle
Doug Bantle, an integral part of the labor management community and a champion of the importance of alternative dispute resolution and arbitration for more than 45 years. Passed away on July 22, 2024. He was 76 years old. Shortly after receiving his law degree Doug began an arbitration practice quickly
In Memoriam – Thomas Campbell
We lost another cherished member of our Niagara family. Tom passed away at the beginning of September. He will be missed by our group and many others. Here are a few thoughts about our dear friend. May his memory be eternal. He was a good friend to so many and
