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Spirit of Rob Bell Award

In August 2000, Rob Bell, an avid and middle-of-the-pack runner in Southern Arizona, passed away during a workout. Rob was a kind and soft-spoken man who loved to run and to race. He was always aware of the successes of other runners and celebrated that alongside them. In his memory, an award was created with the support of two individuals who embody this same spirit of camaraderie, passion for the sport and kindness to others.

Over the years, there has been a growing number of nominations. Because of this, SAR has updated and expanded the award to recognize a nominee chosen by the SAR board and a nominee chosen by the Southern Arizona running and walking community.  

2025 Winners: Bob Arendt and Steve Taggart

Submitting Nominations

Award winners will receive the following:

  1. Free entries to all SAR races for one year;
  2. Free SAR membership for one year;
  3. A commemorative plaque and prizes totaling approximately $150 in retail value.

Nominations and voting  for the 2026 award will open later in the year and winners will be announced at the SAR RANnual Celebration in January 2027.

Nominations should include the following information: the name of the person being nominated, a description of how this person embodies the spirit of Rob Bell, and the name and email of the person submitting the nomination.

After the nomination period, the community will have the opportunity to vote.

The SAR Board will then review all nominations, tally the community votes to select the Community Choice Winner, and also select a SAR Board Choice Winner.

Previous Winners

  • 2025: Bob Arendt and Steve Taggart
  • 2024: Anne Hoff and Emily Truong
  • 2023: Donna McMordie and Brandy Dujmic
  • 2022: Autumn Ball and Kelly Thrush
  • 2019: Steve Sheldon, Denise and Steve King
  • 2018: Noemi Mills and Sharon Silvas
  • 2017: Jeri Baker and Geoff Schmidt
  • 2016: Matt Frantz and Marti Ackerman
  • 2015: Anna Carr and Shokofeh Motlagh
  • 2014: Leo Richard
  • 2013: Michelle Hawk
  • 2012: Kamran Talattof
  • 2011: Benito Gonzalez
  • 2010: Craig Dabler
  • 2009: Jolene Jones
  • 2008: Gerry and Sully Sullivan
  • 2007: Elisa Kinder
  • 2006: Michele and Dave Hill
  • 2005: Dorothy Wilhelmson
  • 2004: Rick Fenno
  • 2003: Jennifer Argraves
  • 2002: William Chapdelain
  • 2001: Connie Lopez