Outstanding Women in Racing
FEMALE CONTRIBUTORS TO AUTO RACING IN NEW ENGLAND
We first began recognizing women in New England motorsports back in 2001, handing out the Outstanding Woman in Racing Award for 5 straight years. In 2024, April May Preston-Elms, the first female President of the New England Auto Racers, revived the award. It is currently presented during the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
| YEAR | RECIPIENTS | YEAR | RECIPIENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Irene Venditti | 2024 | Lois Matzak |
| 2002 | Anne Empy | Maggie Summers | |
| 2003 | Bette-Jean Locke | 2025 | Joan Garbarino |
| 2004 | Mary Hodge | Paula Bouchard | |
| 2005 | Sheila Hayes | ||
WATCH SOME OF THE NEAR PRESENTATIONS
OF THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN RACING
2025 NEAR Outstanding Women in Racing | Joan Garbarino
2025 NEAR Outstanding Women in Racing | Paula Bouchard
