About this event
2025 New England Hillclimb Association (NEHA) Awards Banquet AND 2026 Rules Meeting
SCCNH has the privilege of holding the 2025 NEHA awards banquet and rules meeting at the Autopac Gallery in Laconia with catering by Hart's Turkey Farm.
DATE: February 21st
LOCATION: 126 Doris Ray Ct, Laconia, NH 03246-5510
SCHEDULE:
Doors open at 1:30
2pm-5pm - RULES MEETING
5-6pm - HAPPY HOUR (BYOD)
6-9:30pm - DINNER | AWARDS
DRINKS: BYOB, A limited selection of Non-Alcoholic drinks will be provided by the club.
DINNER IS $55 PER PERSON. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
Dinner will be mains of Roasted Turkey and Roast Beef; potatos, squash, and vegetable sides; and Apple Crisp dessert.
If you are not able to stay for dinner but are coming to the rules meeting, you do not need to pre-register.
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Hotel Information
The nearest hotel is the The Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, it is on the same property as the Autopac, however we did not realize when setting the date that it was school vacation week and they have a 2 night minimum, sorry about that.
Rebekah let me know the following hotels are good options and that Uber and Lift are pretty easy to come by in town, else if you need a ride we will work something out! If you have any questions or need any info about the venue or hotels, please reach out to Rebekah via call or text at 603-502-2942.
The Margate Resort (76 Lake Street, Laconia, NH 03246; 800-627-4283)
2 miles; 5 min drive
http://www.themargate.com
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (14 Sawmill Road, Gilford, NH 03249; 603-524-5533)
3 miles; 8 min drive
https://marriott.com
The Fireside Inn (17 Harris Shore Road, Gilford, NH 03249; 866-994-1392)
4 miles; 10 min drive
https://firesideinngilford.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tilton Lakes Region (75 Tilton Rd, Tilton NH 03276; 603-286-4550)
10 miles; 19 min drive
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tilton - Lakes Region - Tilton, United States
Hampton Inn and Suites Tilton (195 Laconia Rd, Tilton NH 03276; 603-286-3400)
9 miles; 17 min drive
https://hilton.com
Rebekah recommends avoiding the Best Western Plus Landmark Inn, Laconia and Super 8 by Wyndham, Tilton.
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2026 Rules Submissions
Per rule 41. in General Regulations: In order to submit or vote on a proposal that pertains to a NEHA rule, the person must be a member of KSCC, SCCNH, or SCCV, must be of age to be a driver (18) or worker (16) in a NEHA hillclimb as of the date of the rules meeting, and have participated at a hillclimb in the last three years, either as a worker or driver.
Submit your proposal via the Google Form (LINK). If you have questions about proposal submissions, reach out to Greg (Gregorywilcox98@gmail.com).
Deadline for submissions is end of day Saturday February 14th.
Event requirements
Ray's Autopac Gallery is located at 62 Doris Ray Court in Laconia, NH.
Be responsible. If you are intending to drink, get a designated driver, or get a room. The Lake Opechee Inn and Spa is on-site, and there are other hotels nearby. Plan ahead for accommodations.
