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
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