The Honor Squadron of the American Power Boat Association, the highest of APBA’s award programs, recognizes the outstanding individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the sport of power boat racing.

The program was established in 1953 as a feature of the Association’s fiftieth anniversary celebration. A special committee set up guidelines for selecting inductees, and, along with several prominent boating journalists, chose ten charter members from among participants from APBA’s first 39 years. Council later limited the num­ber of members selected annually to three, with special approval required for additional selections. Currently, 103 outstanding men and woman compose the Squadron.

Participants from all areas of the sport are considered for membership. Drivers, owners, designers, builders, and engineers, as well as organizers and officials, may be selected. Inductees receive certificates presented at the Association’s Annual Meeting.

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