The Honorary Referees of the Dick Dei Track Classic represent the heart and history of the meet. This distinction recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to track and field in our region—through coaching, officiating, mentorship, and unwavering support of student-athletes.
Awards
DDTC Honorary Referees
| Year | Honorary Referee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Nick Bedway |
| 2024 | Jeff Turner |
| 2023 | Pete Chacalos |
| 2022 | Ken Steiner |
| 2019 | Tom Lash |
| 2018 | Bernie Dolan |
| 2017 | Gary Hill |
| 2016 | Randy Beihl |
| 2015 | Bill Franke |
| 2014 | Dan Amend |
| 2013 | Jim Donaldson |
| 2012 | Carl Bowman |
| 2011 | Tracy Jenkins |
| 2010 | Dr. Dianna Vargo |
| 2007 | Ron White |
| 2006 | Wm. "Bill" McEldowney |
| 2002 | C.R. "Dick" Dei |
| 2001 | Bob Dunlevy |
| 2000 | Bill Giles |
| 1999 | Cal Pokas |
| 1998 | Eugene "Gene" Stradwick |
| 1997 | Dr. Henry Marockie |
| 1996 | Fred Minter & Rober "Bob" Sadler |
| 1995 | Frank Dumas |
| 1994 | Pam and Morgan Lacefield |
| 1993 | Tim Bryan (Pepsi) |
| 1992 | Eugene "Eudie" Joseph |
| 1991 | Bill Van Horne |
| 1990 | Sam Mumley |
| 1989 | Phyllis Beneke |
| 1986 | Steve Grammen |
| 1985 | Stanley Romanoski |
| 1984 | Sam DeFillippo |
| 1983 | Don Minder |
| 1982 | Elmer Hodell |
| 1981 | Joe Ovies (Pepsi) |
| 1980 | Warren Pugh |
| 1978 | Bob Roe |