06/07/2026
The JR Schleuger Memorial Award is one of the most meaningful awards, presented at the Woodstock Truck Show, alongside the Tanya Wiebe Memorial Award. ❤️ 🕊️
JR Schleuger, the owner of Lifetime Nut Covers, sadly lost his battle to cancer just a few short months ago, leaving behind his beautiful wife and three daughters. He was a true supporter of the trucking industry. He had a deep appreciation for hard work, pride of ownership, and the people who dedicate countless hours to their trucks. He was a Kenworth enthusiast through and through, with many trucks at our show proudly outfitted with Life Time Nut Covers products.
This year’s recipient, Dylan Forsyth embodies many of the qualities JR admired. Dylan’s passion for the industry is evident in every detail of his truck. From fabrication work to polishing, Dylan takes pride in doing the work himself. He even completed the interior and bunk himself, creating a truck that truly reflects his dedication and craftsmanship. 🛠️
What makes Dylan’s story even more inspiring is the journey that brought him here. Like many people, he has faced challenges and obstacles throughout his life, but he chose to keep moving forward. Through determination, hard work, and perseverance, he built a path toward success and became the person he is today. His story is a reminder that where you start does not define where you finish.
More than anything, Dylan is committed to upholding a professional image and continuously improving his truck, something JR always respected. His love for Kenworths, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and commitment to bettering himself make him a deserving recipient of this special award.
Congratulations, Dylan Forsyth, on being selected as the 2026 JR Schleuger Memorial Award winner. We know JR would have appreciated the passion, pride, resilience, and workmanship that you bring to this industry every day. ❤️
Thank you Evan Steger, Daryl Koch and Charlie Thomas for presenting the award at this show. We know this one still hurts.