Regional Awards
Golden Track Award
The Golden Track Award recognizes ACE South Central members whose dedication to ACE and specifically the ACE South Central region has significantly improved our club. Through their passion and dedication, each recipient of the Golden Track award inspires others to share in the excitement and fun that defines ACE.
Recipients:
2026
Lisa Brough & Deana Price
2025
Kris Rowberry
2024
Xander Lee & Joseph Ciza
2023
Jay Jacobs
2022
Donnie Ratliff & Brian Schrimsher
2021
Not Awarded
2020
Russel Rakowitz
2019
Krystal Knutson & Alan Nichols
2018
Kristi Hallbauer & Andrea Putman
2017
Not Awarded
2016
Donovan Gionis
2015
Mark, Angela, Adelaide and Aaron Luhman
2014
Ward Bendel
2013
Jeff Braziel
2012
Daniel Kraig
2011
Polly Nichols
2010
Not Awarded
2009
Casey Allen
2008
S. Madonna Horcher
2007
Mike Robinson
2006
Gary Slade
2005
Jeffrey Seifert
2004
Randy Duffer
2003
Tim Baldwin
Industry Appreciation Award
The Industry Appreciation Award recognizes members of the amusement industry who have, through partnering with ACE South Central on exciting events and experiences, had a significant impact on the region’s success. Each recipient of the Industry Appreciation Award embodies the qualities of a leader, mentor and friend to ACE.
Recipients:
2026
Cassidy Schippel
Epic Waters
2025
Not Awarded
2024
Ray Gonzales
SeaWorld San Antonio
2023
Matt Hughey
Circuit of the Americas
2022
Keith Herrmann
Kemah Boardwalk
2021
The Donhauser Family
ZDT’s Amusement Park
2020
Ron McKenzie & Jeff Filicko
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2019
David and Kristi Dean & Paul and Paula Borchardt
Joyland Amusement Park & Wonderland Amusement Park
2018
Winter Prosapio & Pam Renteria
Schlitterbahn
2017
Chris Ozimek
Schlitterbahn
2016
Not Awarded
2015
Ron Sutula
Schlitterbahn Galveston
2014
Angela Flournoy
Schlitterbahn
2013
Melinda Ashcraft
Six Flags Fiesta Texas/Six Flags Over Georgia
2012
Sharon Parker
Six Flags Over Texas
2011
Gary Slade & Jeff Novotny
Amusement Today/NRCMA & Larson International/NRCMA
2010
Not Awarded
2009
Jeffrey Seibert
Schlitterbahn
2008
Steve Skains
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2007
Sherrie Brammall
Schlitterbahn
2006
David Blazer
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2005
Steve Calloway
Six Flags Over Texas