Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.
Manufacturer's Award

 

The Spirit of ACE

 

The Spirit of ACE award honors a member of ACE who goes above and beyond their duties as a roller coaster enthusiast. Those who are nominated look at ACE as more than just coaster riding. They have a love for roller coasters and a passion for preserving the amusement industry, while also helping it expand. Nominees foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of roller coasters.

 

It’s that time of year, Coaster Con is right around the corner and PTCI is looking for nominations of a deserving ACE member for The Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. Manufacturer’s Award. Also known as The Spirit of ACE Award. The award is given out every year during the ACE national convention of Coaster Con at the annual banquet. 2026 marks the 35th year in which PTCI will be presenting this respected accolade.

Members of ACE nominated for the Spirit of ACE award give back to the club in any capacity they can upholding the foundation ACE was built on while maintaining positive relationships with other members and amusement parks around the world.

Nominating a member for the Spirit of ACE award is simple.

Write a letter or e-mail to Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.’s President, Tom Rebbie, describing why the member you have nominated deserves this prestigious award.

We look forward to reading your letters! 

All letters and emails must be received by June 5, 2026.
Mail your letter to:
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.
Attn: Tom Rebbie
3195 Penn Ave.
Hatfield, PA 19440
E-mail your letter to:

 

Janine Rebbie Matscherz at

jrebbie@ptcicoasters.com

If you have any questions please contact Janine at jrebbie@ptcicoasters.com.

The Spirit of ACE Award Winners

1992:

Marie Miller

1993:

Robert Cartmell

1994:

Marty Moltz

1995:

Scott Rutherford

1996:

Ray Ueberroth

1997:

Roy Brashears,
Paul Greenwald and
Richard Munch

1998:

John and Gloria Page

1999:

Tim Baldwin

2000:

Ray Ueberroth

2001:

Betsy Abrams and
Matt Crowther

2002:

Gary Baker

2003:

Lisa Scheinin

2004:

Mark Davidson

2005:

David Altman

2006:

Bill Linkenheimer III

2007:

Tom Halterman

2008:

Lee Ann Draud and
Nikki Blake

2009:

B. Derek Shaw

2010:

Howard Gillooly

2011:

Dave Bird

2012:

Rev. Cliff Herring

2013:

May Coryell

2014:

Jeffrey Seifert

2015:

Chris Smilek

2016:

Maggie Altman

2017:

David Lipnicky

2018:

Elizabeth Ringas

2019:

Jerry Willard

2020:

Dave Hahner Jr.
(presented in June 2021)

2021:

Melinda Gaspari

2022:

Steve Berto

2023:

Emery Picotte and
Dave Jackson

2024:

Derek Perry and
Doug Perry

2025:

Cheri Armstrong