With over 3800 votes counted and over 3200 views of the nominee listing, we are Happy to be able to finally post the winners and nominees for 2006. Many great nominations in all categories and many great races, to be the best of the best.
Setting many records since the beginning of this competition, we were very happy to find such great enthusiasm, care and interest in the many outstanding business’s, clubs, events, causes, individuals and talents that make our year of riding and cruising, both fun and worthwhile.
Hundreds of worthy causes from fighting cancer to supporting our troops, has helped to make this world of ours a better place to live. Without these nominees and thousands like them across the country and around the world, I would hesitate to wonder what kind of world we would be living in.
It is our pleasure to announce the winners for 2006 and a Special Thanks to all those individuals that took the time to cast their votes for the many nominees listed. There are many other great causes, events businesses and individuals not listed. These are votes from the Readers of Connecticut Cruise News, friends of Super Sunday ® Motorcycle Shows and friend and associates of those nominated and has no negative reflection on any other of the same, that may be associated with other net works or publications.
We are one of the only publications in the area to run a survey and competition like the Connecticut Cruise News Readers Choice Best of the Best Awards, where your choices offer the opportunity to help us acknowledge greatness in this sports, hobby and lifestyle.
We are fair and balance to all selections, as you will see other competitive event, publications and businesses also listed. These are not the selections of Connecticut Cruise News, DC Publication LLC, Don Clady Promotions or Super Sunday ® Motorcycle Shows. All votes were made either
by mail or email and all totals are final. In order to have made the nomination list, nominees must have had at least 5 votes.
Special Thank to those who also cast votes for me personally, but sorry, I was not a part of the competition. Our publication, web site and several of our events did make the list, some faired well and others were out done in this series of voting by others in the same categories. We were just very happy to be included in our reader’s selections and also a part of the competition.
Many votes for Man of the Year, Women of the Year, writers, individuals, businesses, etc., also came with many great stories and compliments to the nominees and I personally was very pleased to be able to read each and everyone.
Votes came from all over the Northeast and Tri-State and hundred via email from across the country. Congratulation to all the winners, nominees and individuals that took the time to make this possible for each and every-one of them.
All winners will be published in the Jan/Feb Issue of Connecticut Cruise News and are the copyrighted property of DC Publications LLC and may not be published or reproduced in anyway, without written permission from Don Clady or DC Publications LLC.
Thank You Don Clady Publisher Connecticut Cruise News.
2006 Connecticut Cruise News Readers
Choices Best of the Best Winners
Woman of the Year CT
Carolyn LaRoche, Yankee Harley/WestConn HOG Blood Drive and Miracle Ride
Karen Ligammari Ct’s Only Female HOG Chapter President
Carol Pullan Dana Farbar/Jimmy Fund
Woman of the Year NY
Pat MacGregor Lost Wheels New York
Carmella Brown New York Rider Magazine
Donna Kessler Times Herald-Record, New York
Man of the Year CT
Mick Estenbrook Gengras Harley Davidson
John Haymond
Jeff Speigal Middletown Motorcycle Mania
Man of the Year NE
Larry Tremblay RPM Choppers Marine Corp Tribute Bike
Hoss & John Hoss Dream Machine
Bill Decoteau Nam Knights
Club Officer of the Year Motorcycle CT
Bruce Bilyard Ct XL Riders
Club Officer of the Year Motorcycle NY
Pat MacGregor Lost Wheels
Club Officer of the Year Automotive
NONE SELECTED
Club Officer of the year HOG CT
Kevin DeRoehn, WestConn HOG
Ray Gagne Bridgeport HOG
Club of the Year Motorcycle CT
Ct XL Riders
Club of the Year Motorcycle NY
Lost Wheels Motorcycle Club
Club of the Year HOG
WestConn HOG
Club of the Year Public Safety
Red Knights CT4
Club of the Year Automotive
Sycamore Knights Car Club
Club of the Year Veteran/Military
Nam Knights N.H.
Rolling Thunder New York 3
Patriot Guard
Sport Bike Club of the Year
Capital City Riders Hartford
Organization of the Year Motorcycle CT
CMA Torrington
Organization of the Year Motorcycle NY
New York ABATE
Organization of the Year Automotive
CSRA Connecticut Street Rod Association
Biker of the Year CT
John Jackson Kick It Ride
Biker of the Year NY
Dave Hanson & Gloria Sorci Rolling Thunder New York
Cruiser of the Year
Big John Delacamera
Dealer of the Year Harley Davidson CT
Yankee Harley Davidson Bristol 468 Votes
Gengras Harley Davidson East Hartford 349 Votes
Danbury Harley Davidson 256 Votes
Bridgeport Harley Davidson 143 Votes
Dealer of the Year Harley Davidson NY
Moroney’s Harley Davidson
Dealer of the Year Non Harley
New Milford Cycle
Dealer of the Year European
Cycle Revolution Danbury
Dealer of the Year Custom
PT Customs
Best New Dealer Custom
High End Cycle Bethel
Best New Dealer Non Custom
Gengras Ducatti East Hartford
Builder of the Year CT
PT Customs
Tommy Gun Choppers
Builder of the Year NY
RPM Choppers Marine Corp Bike
Strong Island Choppers
East Side Custom Choppers
Best New Builder
Tri State Choppers
Custom Designer of the Year
Kalin Seats Connecticut
Dealer of the Year Service Harley Davidson CT
Bridgeport Harley Davidson
Brothers Harley Davidson
Dealer of the Year Service Harley Davidson NY
Moroney’s Harley Davidson
Dealer of the Year Service Non Harley Davidson
Doc’s Motorcycle
Ct Custom V-Twin
Dealer of the Year Service Custom
PT Customs
Black Dog Cycles
Dealer of the Year Community Service
Gengras Harley Davidson
Insurance Service of the Year
MC Insurance
Legal Law Office of the Year
Haymond Law Firm
Publication of the Year Magazine Motorcycle
New York Rider Magazine
Publication of the Year Magazine Automotive
Hot Cars of CT
Publication of the Year Periodical
Connecticut Cruise News 647 Votes
Support Publication of the Year
The Greater New Milford Spectum
The News Times Danbury
Web Site of the Year
Ctbikerguide.com
Photographer of the Year CT
Bob Stone
Photographer of the Year NY
Dino Petrocelli
Writer of the Year CT
Chris Loynd Back Yard Gems
Writer of the Year NY
Donna Kessler Times Herald-Record, New York
Writer of the Year NE
Bill Decoteau Nam Knights Veterans Section
Poet of the Year
Peddlar The Roadhouse Poet
Dealer of the Year Automotive
Valley Dodge New Milford
Dealer of the Year Service
Levine Automotive
Best Customs Automotive
A-1 Autobody Works New Milford
Best Customs Automotive/Motorcycle
Hot Rods Inc.
Artist of the Year CT
Jamie Chasse Expicit
Artist of the Year NY
Justin Barnes GB Graffix
Artist of the Year NE
Richard Markham Richard Markham Studio Ma.
Outstanding Sponsor Awards
Haymond Law Firm
Gengras Harley Davidson
Event Sponsors Not Related to Connecticut Cruise News/Super Sunday. These Sponsors were nominated for other special events and causes.
Best Fundraiser of the Year
Ridgefield Bus Company Fill The Bus Toy Drive
Best Charity Bike Run of the Year
Ct Miracle Ride
Kick It Ride
Best Memorial Run of the Year
Salute to Veterans Danbury Harley Davidson
Best Poker Run of the Year
Lost Wheels Poker Run New York
Best Support the Troops Event of the Year
Ride for Freedom Poker Run Series Danbury Harley Davidson
Best New Motorcycle Event of the Year
Springfield Motorcycle Show Ma.
Easy Rider Centerfold Tour CT
Middletown Motorcycle Mania
Best New Automotive Event of the Year
Warren Woods Car Show
Best Event Automotive
Bridgewater Car Show
Best New Charity Ride of the Year
Red Knights CT4 Charity Ride for the Children’s Burn Camp
Ride for Justin
Pa’s Ride
Best Cruise Night of the Year
Sycamore Cruise Night Bethel
Best Bike Night of the Year
Corey’s Bike Night Woodbury
Best New Bike Night of the Year
Hooters Bike Night Milford
Best New Cruise Night of the Year
East Hartford Knights of Columbus Cruise Night
Best Weekend Event of the Year
Boston World of Wheels
Best Event Winter
Boston World of Wheels
Best Event Spring
Gengras Harley Davidson Open House
Super Sunday Spring Kickoff
Best Event Summer
Middletown Motorcycle Mania
Best Event Fall
Danbury Harley Davidson Biketober Fest
Best Special Interest Event
Bridgeport Harley Davidson Show What You Ride
Most Unique Event of the Year
Dover Reunion Annual Car Show
Destination of the Year
Corey’s Woodbury
Best Biker Bar
Riders Cafe
Biker Friendly Establishment
Corey’s Woodbury
Cruiser Friendly Establishment
Sycamore Bethel
Spectator Friendly Establishment
Corey’s Woodbury
Most Nostalgic Destination
Sycamore Bethel
Best Cruise Night (Annual Event)
Trinity Lutheran New Milford
Valley Dodge New Milford
Outstanding Charity Support Group /Organization
Hot Rods Inc. Girls
Top In Mail In Votes:
Bill Decoteau / Veterans Section
Favorite Connecticut Cruise New Sections Readers Choice:
Bill Decoteau Nam Knights Veterans Section
Back Yard Gems Chris Loynd
Poets Corner Peddlar
Bike & Car Features
Legal Column Gerald Hecht
The Publishers Choices for The Top Individuals of 2006
These were selected based on their outstanding involvement throughout the year and their over all dedication to People Helping People. Many of these individuals have participating in numerous events, fundraisers and causes and help to set the bar higher and motivate many new individuals
into getting involved. Watch for the January Issue of Connecticut Cruise News about more on each of these selections. Special Thanks to All Those Chosen and all the others that have helped to make a difference in 2006.
Connecticut Cruise News Publishers Selections For Outstanding Individuals for 2006
Chris Loynd Influential Communications
Chris Rasile Fast Lane Enterprise
John Dela Camera Ct Cruise News
Joseph Caraszi Ct Cruise News
Keith Anglaise Valley Dodge New Milford
Hoss/John Hoss Dream Machine
Al & Carl Lucchino Danbury Harley Davidson
Jeff Watson Danbury Harley Davidson
Carmella Brown New York Rider Magazine
James Haywood Jnr. Northeast 9/11 Foundation.
Bob Stone/Bob Stone Photography
Fred & Kathy Lawson Torrington CMA
Bill Decoteau Nam Knight’s Motorcycle Club
Amber Carnarou Lia’s Leather
Larry Tremblay/Marine Corp Tribute Bike
Dave Hanson & Gloria Sorci Rolling Thunder 3 New York
Dan Finn/ Ridgefield Bus Drivers
Mick Estenbrook Gengras Harley Davidson
Dexter Balyeat/ Haymond Law Firm
Vincent Paradiso/Millenium Dental Brookfield
Ray Crosby Ct Custom V-Twin
Bob LaRoche Yankee Harley Davidson
Davis & Hoyt Realty Brookfield
John Ferro & Frank Riccitelli Savin Rock Customs
And Finally Two Great People That We Lost This Year
Greg Guarinello Editor vtwin.com
Carol Pullan Dana Farbar/Jimmy Fund
Connecticut Cruise News Gold Distributors Award For 2006
Locations Distributing 500 or more Connecticut Cruise News Each Month.
Doc’s Motorcycle Super Store Waterbury 1,200 per month
Sycamore Restaurant Bethel 1,000 per month
Corey’s Woodbury 1,000 per month
Levine Automotive (All 6 Locations) East Hartford, Danbury Federal Rd., Danbury South Street, New Milford, Norwalk and Brewster NY 1,800 per month
Gengras Harley Davidson East Hartford 700 per month
Yankee Harley Davidson Bristol 600 per month
Danbury Harley Davidson 500 per month
Torrington McDonald’s 400 per month
If there are any errors here, Please email Don at dccj14@aol.com