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