In 1977 a tradition was established which recognized those members whose contributions to the ride and its success were so continuing, unselfish, and significant that special recognition was appropriate. The Tortugas Silver Belt Buckle was chosen as an award to recognize selected members. Recipients are chosen by the prior awardees.

1977    (1)                    Talega                                      Cecil Martinez

1978    (2)                    Pulgas Lake                               Ace Bowen

1979    (3)                    Christianities Camp                   Cap Crowl      

1980    (4)                    La Cresta                                 Delane Kendall

1981    (5)                    Ysidora Flats                            John Hays

1982    (6)                    Pulgas Lake                               Keith Card

            (7)                                                                    Tom Terry

1984    (8)                    Palomar Mountain                     Bill Ewing

1985    (9)                    Case Springs                            Charlie Miller

            (10)                                                                  Del Goodwin

1987    (11)                  Las Pulgas                                Marc Kennedy

            (12)                                                                  Tony McDowell

1989    (13)                  Las Flores                                 Brian Leahy

1992    (14)                  Pulgas Lake                               Don Jacobs

1993    (15)                  Bradford Ranch                        John Holman

1997    (16)                  Mesa Verde                             Dave Nath

            (17)                                                                  Jim Woodring

2001    (18)                  Vail Lake                                  Sam Allevato

            (19)                                                                  Coy Love

2002    (20)                  Garner Valley                            Tom Coughlin

2003    (21)                  Bishop                                      Jim Conter

2004    (22)                  Santa Barbara                           Monty Clifton

2005    (23)                  Camp Pendleton                        Don Garrison

            (24)                                                                  Russ Martin

2008    (25)                  Bar B Ranch, Paicines, Ca.       Paul VanderPutten

2010    (26)                  Loop Ranch, Tehachapi Ca.     Cliff Geddis

2011    (27)                  Reed Ranch, Hemet Ca,           Joel Vath

            (28)                                                                  Roger France

2012    (29)                  V6 Ranch, Parkfield Ca.           Dave Daneshmand