Sam Atkinson from the Model T Ford Club of Greater St. Louis was selected to receive this prestigious honor.
The Walter Rosenthal Award is the highest honor the Model T Ford Club of America can bestow on one of its members. Nominations are accepted throughout each calendar year and the recipient selected from the submissions. Just a few comments from members nominating Sam include:
- Dedicated member of our club for many years
- Willingly offers a helping hand to anyone, donates needed parts and tools, and offers encouragement to newcomers, including giving driving lessons
- Always the guy involved in whatever needs to be done
- Organizes tours and parades, especially taking pride in the Veterans Day parade
- He is truly a man who lives and breathes Model T Fords.
- He has always had a good attitude and the best disposition ever!
- He never stops looking for ways to bring new members into the club
- If you need him, he is always there for you!
The trophy was presented by Ed Archer, who was joined by previous recipients pictured below: (from left) Sam Atkinson, Tony Bowker (2019), Larry Azevedo (2013), Russ Grunewald (2009), Bud Redding (2012), and Ed Archer (1974).
