GOLD CERTIFICATION®
Gold Certfied means that a Corvette has been "preserved in" or "restored to" within 95% of the way it appeared when it left the factory...no better, no worse, no different.
Our standards for authenticity and condition are simple but difficult. The goal is to attain historic perfection - not cosmetic perfection. Typically, that can be much more difficult to attain. Our highly-qualified judges have been known for their knowledge, courtesy and consistency for 30 years. Gold Certification influenced the direction that organizations, collectors and our industry have followed ever since.
In 2009, Bloomington Gold hosted 158 participants in our Certification, SURVIVOR, and Benchmark judging events. As agreed upon in their owner's agreement, only those 128 attending the awards ceremony on Saturday, June 27, are listed below.
2009 Certification Survivor and Benchmark Results
Name |
Year of Corvette |
Award(s) |
| Ken Alflen |
1957 |
Gold |
| Fred Alley |
1967 |
Gold |
| Richard Andrews |
1978 |
Survivor, Silver |
| Lars-Erik Arnell |
1957 |
Gold |
| William Baker |
1959 |
Gold |
| Samuel Bayer |
1967 |
Silver |
| Ronald Berggren |
1963 |
Gold |
| Joe Bizzarri |
1991 |
Gold |
| Michael Borowiak |
1997 |
Gold |
| David Borror |
1967 |
Gold |
| David Brewer |
1965 |
Gold |
| Dennis Brown |
1957 |
Gold |
| Thomas/Kaye Bulluck |
1969 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Keith Busse |
1969 |
Silver |
| James Cahill |
1988 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Stan Chester |
1967 |
Gold |
| Ambrose Claybar |
1967 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| William Coffin |
1963 |
Gold |
| Robert Coons |
1969 |
Gold |
| Jack Corso |
1968 |
Survivor |
| Jerry Cosler |
1960 |
Gold |
| Bruce Crookham |
1966 |
Gold |
| Donald Crowe |
1961 |
Gold |
| Donald Curtes |
1956 |
Gold |
| James Davis |
1962 |
Survivor |
| Tom Deeley |
1967 |
Gold |
| Paul Dehnert |
1967 |
Gold |
| Lynn Dennis |
1978 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Guido DiRe |
1969 |
Gold |
| Jack Downam |
1958 |
Gold |
| Thomas Fetchik |
1967 |
Gold |
| John Fortson |
1966 |
Survivor |
| Edward Foss |
1972 |
Gold |
| Edward Foss |
1970 |
Gold |
| Edward Foss |
1962 |
Survivor, Silver |
| Richard Foster |
1993 |
Gold |
| Marion Galloway |
1969 |
Gold |
| James Genovese |
1960 |
Gold |
| Larry Gerig |
1954 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Larry Gerig |
1958 |
Gold |
| Sam Green |
1978 |
Survivor, Silver |
| Brian Grey |
1962 |
Gold |
| David/Jonathan Gulley |
1978 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Lynn Haas |
1966 |
Gold |
| Michael Harling |
1963 |
Gold |
| Rich Haydinger |
1967 |
Gold |
| Greg Heinrich |
1967 |
Gold |
| Greg Heinrich |
1972 |
Survivor, Gold |
| Peter Hendricks |
1971 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Mary Hermanson |
1963 |
Gold |
| Patrick Howard |
1977 |
Survivor |
| Douglas/Jason Jones |
1989 |
Survivor |
| Andy Jones |
1965 |
Survivor |
| Scott Jones |
1967 |
Gold |
| Kenneth Joseph |
1965 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Randall Kell |
1961 |
Gold |
| Ed Kelty |
1966 |
Gold |
| Michael Ksiazek |
1965 |
Gold |
| Walter Kunz |
1965 |
Gold |
| Paul Lackner |
1977 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| William/Dian Lacy |
1967 |
Gold |
| Danny Lewis |
1967 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Anthony Loria |
1959 |
Survivor |
| Kelly Mcclain |
1960 |
Gold |
| Brian Mccormick |
1969 |
Gold |
| Sonny Maldonado |
1966 |
Survivor |
| John Malmquist |
2004 |
Gold |
| Robert Mayhue |
1969 |
Gold |
| Keith Melebeck |
1967 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Terry Michaelis |
1981 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Terry Michaelis |
1972 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Terry Michaelis |
1967 |
Silver |
| Terry Michaelis |
1953 (1093) |
Gold |
| Terry Michaelis |
1970 |
Survivor, Silver |
| Terry Michaelis |
1953 (1039) |
Silver |
| Terry Michaelis |
1969 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Terry Michaelis |
1953 (1268) |
Silver |
| Joe Mikuzis |
1966 |
Gold |
| Ronald Miner |
1961 |
Gold |
| Tim Montileone |
1962 |
Gold |
| James Morgan |
1960 |
Gold |
| Victor Guy Ninio |
1978 |
Gold |
| Bob Patrick |
1954 |
Gold |
| Dwight Paul |
1965 |
Gold |
| Joe Perri |
1963 |
Gold |
| Angelo Petrolla |
1967 |
Gold |
| Chris Piscitello |
1967 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Phillip Pitalo |
1978 |
Survivor, Gold |
| Stephen Plaster |
1974 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Stephen Plaster |
1953 |
Survivor Participant, Bronze |
| Victor Preisler |
1970 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Elliott Pritch |
1966 |
Gold |
| Randall Rapp |
1965 |
Gold |
| Lee Richardson |
1986 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Pete Rosa |
1966 |
Gold |
| John Roxas |
1967 |
Silver |
| Alex Rusynyk |
1953 |
Gold |
| Robert Rosendahl |
1967 |
Survivor |
| Bob Russo |
1967 |
Survivor |
| Lawrence Sachs |
1966 |
Gold |
| Fred/Linda Sarbello |
1970 |
Gold |
| Timothy Schuetz |
1965 |
Silver |
| Harvey Schutzbank |
1966 |
Gold |
| Craige Schultz |
1982 |
Survivor |
| Craige Schultz |
1964 |
Gold |
| Robert Shellberg |
1982 |
Survivor, Gold |
| Bobby Shepherd |
1963 |
Gold |
| Ken Siegfried |
1960 |
Gold |
| Kenneth Smith |
1957 |
Gold |
| Robert Smith |
1967 |
Gold |
| Scott Smith |
1966 |
Gold |
| Mike Sparr |
1965 |
Gold |
| Jonathan Spivey |
1962 |
Gold |
| Steven/Doris Stadheim |
1979 |
Survivor |
| Mitch Stamos |
1970 |
Gold |
| Brad/Maureen Stein |
1978 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| James Stuempfle |
1967 |
Gold |
| George Swartz |
1955 |
Gold |
| Gary Terwilliger |
1962 |
Survivor |
| Bill Thorne |
1989 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Terry Watson |
1953 |
Gold |
| Brian Webb |
1955 |
Gold |
| Bill Webster |
1982 |
Survivor |
| Clare Weidman |
1967 |
Gold |
| Dale Winters |
1978 |
Survivor, Silver |
| Mike Yager |
1988 |
Survivor, Gold, Benchmark |
| Tommy Young |
1958 |
Gold |
| Joan Zawacki |
1967 |
Gold |
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
01.29.09
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Re: Replacement Trim or VIN Tags
The practice of replacing original manufacturer's trim or VIN tags is inconsistent with Bloomington Gold's philosophy, not to mention being illegal in many states. Although we have penalized owners in the past for such conduct, our position will now become more firm.
Beginning with our 2009 event, any Corvette determined to have a non-authentic manufacturer's trim or VIN tag will be ineligible for any level of Bloomington Gold Certification.
Furthermore, any owner who (over time) enters more than a single Corvette with replacement trim or VIN tags will be permanently excused from any and all future Bloomington Gold judging events. Please be careful!
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2009 Certification Class lists for lottery
Registration for the following classes exceeded the class size limit, and therefore a lottery drawing was held on the evening of March 19, 2009 after 5:00 pm for the following classes:
1958 – 1960
1963 – 1964
1966
1967
1968 – 1969
1970 - 1972
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PLACEMENT IN THESE CLASSES, PLEASE CONTACT LAURIE BEYER AT 309.888.2588 OR laurie@bloomingtongold.com
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2009 Bloomington Gold Judging Schedule
CLICK HERE: Download the 2009 Bloomington Gold Judging Schedule
"Restore it? Or Not!" Brochure by David Burroughs
CLICK HERE: Download the brochure: "Restore it? Or Not!" by David Burroughs
Certification Guidelines
CLICK HERE: Download the Certification Guidlines
Refund, Wait List and Letter of Credit Policies
CLICK HERE: Download the Refund, Wait List and Letter of Credit Policies
2008 Awards Ceremony Participants List >>
2007 Winners List >>
2006 Winners List >>

INQUIRIES
Laurie Beyer (309) 888-2588 or E-mail Laurie Beyer

REGISTRATION
$450 per Corvette -- Includes 2 GoldPasses for Thur, Fri, Sat, & Sun (Register Online)
NOTE: Registration is not "First Come, First Served". Registration closes June 1, 2009
Lottery Information: If any class exceeds ten (10) registered Corvettes by March 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm CST, a lottery will be held to determine which cars will be judged and which ones will be placed on the waitlist. To be eligible for the lottery, your signed registration form and fee must be received by March 19 at 5:00 pm CST. Registrations received after March 19 will be put in sequence on the waitlist (in the order they were received) if your class is already full.
If your class did not proceed to lottery on March 19, your Corvette was accepted for judging.
Policy on Owners with Multiple Cars in a Lottery Situation:
In the case of a lottery situation where an owner has multiple cars entered into a class, all cars will be entered into the lottery and drawn at random with the other entrants. However, after an owner has had one car drawn and placed in a class, any subsequent drawings of that owner's cars will be placed into the waitlist.
Lottery results will be posted on this web page no later than 9:00 pm CST on March 19, 2009.

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