FRIENDS OF THE MARQUE

BMW has many fans and friends, and some of them are extraordinary. BMW acknowledges their commitment as passionate ambassadors of the BMW brand by awarding them the title:

FRIEND OF THE MARQUE

The only requirement is that the person should be a member of a recognized BMW club, such as the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Nominees should be submitted to the Board of Directors. Contact the BOD to find out more bout the process. For more information on what it takes to be considered a Friend of the Marque, read this PDF from the BMW Clubs International Council.

2024: Dick Hautau

2023: Norm Phoenix, Ray Zimmerman

2022: John Rice

2021: Clark Luster, Stan Herman

2020: Muriel Farrington, Vance Harrelson

2019: Susanna Parkhouse

2018: Sue Rihn

2017: Greg Feeler

2014: Karol Patzer

2013: Roger Wiles

2012: Chuck Manley, Ian Schmeisser

2011: Matthew Parkhouse

2010: Don Faichney

2009: Deb Lower

2008: Tom Cutter

2006: Norm Smith

2004: Dave Swisher

2003: Paul Glaves, Voni Glaves

2001: David L. Hough, John Hermann

1997: Bill Doyle

1996: Alice Hanes, Court Fisher, Keith Dempster