Awards - National Agricultural Aviation Association

Since the early days of the Association, NAAA has recognized the outstanding achievements of individual members through the NAAA Annual Awards.

At the 2025 Ag Aviation Expo, NAAA will recognize a new crop of individuals who have helped the industry and the Association chart a confident course for agricultural aviation. Awardees will be honored at the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet on Wednesday, November 19 in Reno, Nevada. Nominations are quick and easy via an electronic form; deadline is Aug. 5. Email NAAA if you have a question.

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The Agrinaut Award is presented to an agricultural aircraft operator, operating organization or allied member company that has made an outstanding contribution in the field of ag aircraft operations. The achievement cited shall have contributed to the “state-of-the-art” for the benefit of the agricultural aircraft industry as a whole.

Sponsor

Originated in 1967 by Agrinautics of Las Vegas, Nev., and by NAAA under procedures established for noting new operating techniques, new and novel equipment, new successful crop applications or other contributions.

Previous Recipients

2022: George Parker III, Crop Jet Aviation
2021: None
2020: Bruce Hubler, TAE Aerospace
2019: None
2018: Pete Jones, Air Repair Inc.
2017: Star-Flex (Brett Barber & Terry Gross, posthumously)
2016: Jeff Reabe, Reabe Aircraft Improvement
2015: None
2014: Rod Thomas
2013: Pratt & Whitney Canada
2012: Leonard Felix Jr.
2011: None
2010: Terry Sharp
2009: Bill Hubler
2008: Joe D. Vaughn
2007: Scott Schertz
2006: Jack Frost
2005: Rick Reed
2004: Zoren O’Brien
2003: None
2002: Pat Kornegay
2001: Thomas R. Summersill
2000: Robert Carroll Potter
1999: Dennis Gardisser
1998: Maynard Lund
1997: None
1996: George & Grant Lane
1995: John O’Connell

1994: John Goodwin
1993: George P. Wilson
1992: Charles Stone Jr.
1991: G.O. “Chris” Christopher
1990: Leland Shelton
1989: Gerald S. Beck
1988: Tom Mills
1987: Mid-Continent Aircraft
1986: Roy W. Wood Sr.
1985: Leland Snow
1984: Mississippi AAA
1983: Milton Robertson
1982: George “Red” Willett
1981: James L. Maxwell
1980: William Hatfield
1979: Robert S. Leverton
1978: W.P. “Bill” Cardiff
1977: George Mitchell Jr.
1976: James Vedder
1975: Joe Sellers
1974: Clint G. Frye
1973: A.T. Morgan
1972: Lloyd Nolan
1971: V. Ray Thornton
1970: John Neace
1969: Robert Phillips
1968: Bill Marsh
1967: Richard Reade

Beginning in 2025, this award became part of the Richard “Dick” Reade Memorial Award. The Allied Industry Individual Award is presented to NAAA members or staff and/or an allied industry individual who has significantly contributed their efforts for the benefit of the allied industry and the aerial application industry.

Sponsor

Originated in 1978 by the NAAA allied industry members and presented to one or more recipients periodically. Note: Nominations are to be made by allied industry members only and award recipients shall be selected by the allied industry directors on the NAAA Board.

Previous Recipients

2024: Jason Wolcott, Turbine Training Center
2023: Natanael Vaz, Pratt & Whitney Canada
2022: Ian McVay, Transland/Satloc
2021: Terry Humphrey, Thrush Aircraft
2020: Fletcher Sharp, Covington Aircraft Engines
2019: Quentin Childs, Insurance Management Group
2018: Bill Everett, Pickett Equipment Co. Inc.
2017: Paul and Betty Abbott, Covington Aircraft Engines Inc.
2016: Lindsay Barber, NAAA
2015: Denis Parisien, Pratt & Whitney Canada
2014: Doug Davidson, Davidson Solid Rock Insurance
2013: Tom Harkin, DuPont Crop Protection
2012: Bob Bailey, Bailey Flying Service
2011: John Garr, Garrco Products Inc.
2010: Ron Deck, Sky-Tractor Supply Co.
2010: R. Brent Short, M.M. Satterfield Aviation Fuels
2009: Scott Bretthauer, University of Illinois
2008: Neil Strong, Syngenta America, Inc.
2007: Chuck Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties
2006: Carolyn Baecker, CP Products Company Inc.
2006: Richard Reade, Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation
2005: None
2004: Randy Hardy, Hardy Aviation Insurance Inc.
2003: Bob Reeves, Loveland Industries
2002: Ron Hollis, Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc.
2001: Leland Snow, Air Tractor, Inc.
2000: None
1999: None
1998: Ron Deck, Sky-Tractor, Inc.
1997: V.M. “Robbie” Robinson, Chemical Specialties International
1996: Orvil & Mary Turner, S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc.

1995: Richard “Dick” Foell, Zeneca Ag Products
1995: Charles Harper, Rebsamen Insurance, Inc.
1994: None
1993: Ken Glanz, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
1992: Ivan Rash, Nalco Chemical Co.
1991: Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Tri-State Aviation
1990: Ron Deck, Sky-Tractor, Inc.
1990: Bill McCollum, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
1989: Dennis Kuhlman, WRK, Inc.
1988: Vernon H. Truman, Aero Engines, Inc.
1987: John L. Goodwin, Custom Farm Services of Arizona
1986: James K. Gillis, Shell Chemical Company
1985: Tommy Barton, Shell Chemical Company
1985: Bill Binnion, Binnion Insurance Agency
1984: Dee Reif, NAAA Exhibits Manager
1983: Stan Jones, Top Hat Aerial Applicators, Inc.
1983: V.M. “Robbie” Robinson, Chemical Specialties International
1982: Dan Conti, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
1982: Vernon H. Trueman, Aero Engines, Inc.
1981: Larry Brooks, Mid-Continent Aircraft
1981: Harold M. Collins, NAAA Executive Director
1980: C.R. “Lindy” Lindhoff, Accurate Aero Forms
1980: Roy Wood, Wood Spraying Service
1979: Pauline Burns Perry, NAAA Exhibits Manager
1979: George Sanders, Agrinautics
1978: Carl W. Heimer, Piper Aircraft Corporation
1978: F. Farrell Higbee, NAAA Executive Director

The Delta Air Lines “Puffer” Award is presented to the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the design of agricultural aircraft and/or related equipment.

Sponsor

Originated in 1972 and sponsored by Delta Air Lines.

Previous Recipients

2023: Chris Doyle, CO Fire Aviation
2022: None
2021: Troy Reabe, Reabe Design LLC
2018–2020: None
2017: Brad Fritz, USDA-ARS Aerial Application Tech. Research Unit
2016: Jared Storm, Storm Aeronautics
2015: David Eby, AeroFlow Systems Inc./AgriFlite Services
2014: Doran Rogers, Cascade Aircraft Conversions
2008–2013: None
2007: Gerald Beck, Tri-State Aviation Inc.
2006: None
2005: Lindley Johnson, Johnson Airspray
2004: Josef Oleksiak, PZL-Mielec
2003: Allen Tinnes, Air Care, Inc.
2002: None
2001: William Hatfield, Hatfield Spraying Service, Inc.
2000: Conrad Barlow, Transland, Inc.
1999: G.O. “Chris” Christopher, CP Products Company Inc.
1998: Dan Conti, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
1997: Eldon Sorensen, Sorensen Sprayers, Inc.
1996: Hal Weatherly, Weatherly Aviation
1995: Ron Gustin, Gustin Aviation
1994: Mark Lemmon, Onboard Systems
1993: Dennis R. Gardisser, University of Arkansas
1992: John Weatherly, Weatherly Aviation
1991: Mike Liebhart, Simplex Manufacturing Co.

1990: David Johnston, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc.
1989: George Lane, Lane Aviation
1988: Al Troglin, San Joaquin Air
1987: Wesley W. “Bud” Wall, Bud’s Flying Service
1986: Charles Christmas, Christmas Flying Service
1985: Leslie Schweizer, Ag Cat
1984: Dan Edwards, Edwards Compro
1983: John “Tex” Waldrum, John E. Waldrum, Inc.
1982: Bert Morgan, Aero Mod General, Inc.
1982: Eugene Shanks, Farm & Ranch Aerial Service
1981: Dennis Kuhlman, Kansas State University
1981: Lawrence O’ Roth, Oklahoma State University
1981: Richard Whitney, Oklahoma State University
1980: J. Fred Frakes, Frakes Aviation
1979: Floyd Stillwell, Marsh Aviation
1978: Conrad R. Barlow, Transland Aircraft
1977: Floyd Perry, Serv-Aero Engineering
1976: Fred Ayers, Ayres Corporation
1975: Phil Pickell, Agrinautics, Inc.
1974: Arthur Koch & Joe Lippert, Grumman Aircraft
1973: Leland Snow, Air Tractor, Inc.
1973: Fred E. Weick, Piper Aircraft Corporation

The John Robert Horne Memorial Award is presented to a pilot with five years or less experience in the agricultural aviation industry who has an exemplary safety record and has contributed to safety in ag aviation. This award no longer has carryover nominations from year to year and must be resubmitted as a new nomination every year.

Sponsor

Originated in 1980 by John & Jewell Horne in memory of their son, John Robert Horne.

Previous Recipients

2024: Landunn Koyle
2023: Trevor Peltier
2022: Hayden DeBlieck
2022: Alex Viger
2021: Mikel Hofer
2020: Emily Daniel
2019: None
2018: Michael Rutledge
2017: Austin Kornegay
2017: Romke Sikkema
2016: Doug Bontrager
2015: Rob Aslesen
2015: Greg Stokes
2014: Taylor “J.T.” Capers
2014: Wade Berry
2013: Mike Rivenbark
2012: Lukas Johnson
2012: Van Lucas
2011: Nick Richter
2011: Billy Whitfield
2010: Jason Davis
2009: Kurt Jantzen
2008: Clyde Kornegay
2007: Aaron Peterson
2006: Shea Christmas
2005: Matt Hovdenes
2004: None

2003: Matthew J. Hook
2002: Brady Neil Penner
2001: Tracey Stokes
2000: Nicholas Scott
1999: Jeffrey Chorman
1998: Jeff Chanay
1997: Shane Hudson
1996: Seth Felix
1995: Daniel J. Tinnes
1994: Mike Deck
1993: Frank Kimmel III
1991–92: None
1990: Robert Boardman
1989: Danny Carpenter
1988: Drew Keahey
1987: Rick Boardman
1986: Michael Schiffer
1985: Kevin Winger
1984: Roy Wood Jr.
1983: Charles Bradley
1982: None
1981: Greg Shears
1980: Dale Faust

The Larsen-Miller Community Service Award is presented for outstanding contributions by an NAAA member to his or her community.

Sponsor

Originated in 1974 by the Arizona Agricultural Aviation Association in honor of Randy Larsen and Paul Miller, an operator and a flagman, who lost their lives trying to rescue three victims of an auto accident.

Previous Recipients

2024: Shane Root (KS)
2023: Dwayne O’Brien (LA)
2021–2022: None
2020: Nancy Turnquist, Whirly Birds (FL)
2019: Marty Owen, Desert Air Ag (ID)
2018: Leif Isaacson, Desert Air Ag (ID)
2017: Charlie Bourne and Gregg Watts, O’Brien Flying Service (LA)
2016: Jake Kraft (SD)
2015: Leslie Craft (NC)
2014: Kyle Scott (CO)
2013: John Larson (IA)
2012: Eric Klindt (MN)
2011: Loren Dannhaus (TX)
2011: Grant Lane (TX)
2010: Lucille Schiffer (MI)
2009: Stan Jones (NE)
2008: Dale Thomas (ID)
2007: Patricia Stamps (TX)
2006–2004: None
2003: Dwayne O’Brien (LA)
2002: Barbara Steier (MN)
2001: Tim Steier (MN)
2000: Earl Whitaker (KS)
1999: Edward Morrow (NE)
1998: Connie Newberg (MN)
1997: Jacob Jewell (AL)

1996: Pat Tigges (WA)
1995–1993: None
1992: Connie Gasper (MN)
1991: Clint Ward (OK)
1990: Wayne Turner (MT)
1989: None
1988: None
1987: John O’Connell (SD)
1986: None
1985: None
1984: None
1983: Dolly Lewis (NY)
1982: None
1981: None
1980: Larry Brooks (MO)
1979: Donald R. Mack (OK)
1978: Ken McDowell (TX)
1977: None
1976: Bennett Williams (CA)
1975: Ken Medders
1974: Paul Pierce (AZ)

The Opal and Bill Binnion Memorial Award is presented to those who contribute to NAAA in its efforts to educate the public about aerial application.

Sponsor

The Opal and Bill Binnion Memorial Award originated in 1996.

Previous Recipients

2024: Jane Barber-Pitlick, Star-Flex, Onida, SD
2023: Michael Hutchins, Custom Air, Roe, AR and Terry Humphrey, Albany, GA
2022: Matt Peed, Rutledge Airborne Applications
2021: Glenn Martin, Helicopter Applicators Inc.
2020: J.D. “Willie” Lee III, Aerial Crop Protection Inc.
2019: Jay Calleja, National Agricultural Aviation Association
2018: Erin Morse, GEM Air Inc.
2017: Kathy Diehl, Midwest Custom Ag Aviation
2016: Gaylon Stamps, Stamps Spraying Service Inc.
2015: Ken Degg, National Agricultural Aviation Association
2014: Elaine Gustafson, Crop Air Inc.
2013: Covington Aircraft Engines, Covington Aircraft Engines Inc.
2013: Peggy Knizner, National Agricultural Aviation Association
2012: Charles “Chip” Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties Inc.
2011: Judy Chanay, Chanay Aircraft Service
2010: James R. “Randy” Hardy, Hardy Aviation Insurance Inc.
2009: Ralph Holsclaw, Grower’s Air Service

2008: Lou Stokes, Stokes Flying Service
2007: Eric Klindt, Tri-State Air Ag
2006: Pat Tigges,
2005: Bob Bailey, Bailey Flying Service
2004: Donita Lockwood, Okanogan Air Service Inc.
2003: Gail Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties Inc.
2002: Marci O’Connell, M J Aviation
2001: Robert Naumann, Saunders Co. Aerial Spraying
2000: Mickey Tinnes, Air Care Inc.
1999: Elizabeth Lind,
1998: Kristin Snow, Air Tractor, Inc.
1997: Laurie Felix, Olathe Spray Service, Inc.
1996: Bill Binnion, Ag Pilot Life & Health Insurance

The Evans-Christopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award recognizes individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the Operation S.A.F.E. program.

Sponsor

Originated in 2010 by the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation and its Operation S.A.F.E. Committee, the Evans-Christopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award is named after two pioneers in the design and development of spray nozzles, Bob Evans and Chris Christopher.

Previous Recipients

2023: Robert Ching, Aura, LLC
2022: Matt Gill, NAAA
2021: Scott Bretthauer, NAAA
2020: Tim Shamblin, Aero Applications Inc.
2019: John Garr, GarrCo Products Inc.
2018: Phil Jank, USDA-ARS Aerial App. Tech. Research Unit
2017: Vern Hofman, NSDU Ag & Biosystem Eng. (Ret)
2016: Bob Wolf, Wolf Consulting and Research LLC

2015: Dennis Gardisser, WRK of Arkansas LLC
2014: Clarence Williams, Williams Ag Service Inc.
2013: Alan Corr, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
2012: Richard Whitney, WRK of Oklahoma
2011: None
2010: Larry Roth, WRK Inc.

The Richard “Dick” Reade Memorial Award recognizes outstanding contributions by an allied industry member and their company.

Sponsor

Originated in 1969 by NAAA.

Previous Recipients

2024: Angie Banz, AssuredPartners Aerospace
2024: Rebecca Burns, AssuredPartners Aerospace
2023: Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor
2022: Steve Rice, North Star Aviation Inc.
2021: Eric Rojek, Covington Aircraft Engines
2020: Jeffrey Tippins, Starr Companies
2019: Anthonie York, Transland LLC
2018: John “JT” Helms, Old Republic Aerospace Inc.
2017: Graham Lavender, AgAir Update LLC
2016: None,
2015: None,
2014: Mary Beth Schwaegel, AIG
2013: Larry Sneed, USAIG
2012-2010: None,
2009: David Hagert, AgriData, Inc.
2008: Frank Kimmel, Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc.
2007: Tom Harkin, DuPont Crop Protection
2006: Jim Jeffries, Jeffries Airworks Co., Inc.
2005-2003: None,
2002: Fletcher Sharp, Pratt & Whitney Canada
2001: Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor, Inc.
2000: Richard “Dick” Foell, Zeneca Ag Products
1999: E.R. “Butch” Kinnebrew, Phoenix Aviation Managers
1998: Sam Thompson, Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Inc.
1997: Randy Hardy, Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc.
1996: Bill Binnion, Ag Pilot Life & Health Insurance
1995: Larry Wee, Dow Elanco
1995: V.M. “Robbie” Robinson, Chemical Specialties International
1995: Richard “Dick” Foell, Zeneca Ag Products
1995: Charlie Harper, Rebsamen Insurance, Inc.
1994: Paul Abbott, Covington Aircraft Engines
1993: Dr. Jim Bob Grumbles, Dow Elanco
1992: Bill Lavender, Ag Air Update

1991: Dr. John Stone, Ciba-Geigy
199: David KeDraker, Ciba-Geigy
199: Randy Williams, Ciba-Geigy
1990: James Bailey, Dow Elanco
1990: Michael LeCuyer, Dow Elanco
1989: Keith Kuechmann, Mobay Corporation
1988: George Tallen, Aviation Underwriting Specialists
1987: Dan Conti, Simlex Manufacturing Company
1986: C.A. Osmond, Nalco Chemical Company
1985: Douglas Nelson, FMC Corporation
1984: Ron Fraizier, Nalco Chemical Company
1983: Richard “Dick” Foell, Chevron Chemical
1982: Lee C. Abide, Abide Aero
1981: Kenneth Ivan Rash, Nalco Chemical Company
1980: James R. Hutson II, Americas
1979: John Durfee, Union Carbide
1978: Carl W. Heimer, Piper Aircraft Company
1977: Derek Emmerson, Pratt & Whitney
1976: Dale Tillay, Automatic Flagman
1975: J.L. Taylor, Union Carbide Corporation
1974: C.R. “Lindy” Lindhoff, Accurate Aero Forms, Inc.
1973: Robert Bailey, Rockwell International
1973: Conrad Barlow, Transland Aircraft
1973: Byron Hodgin, Union Carbide
1973: John Kirch, Amchem Products
1973: Terrell Kirk, Grumman Aircraft

The William O. Marsh Safety Award recognizes significant achievements in safety, safety education or an outstanding operational safety program.

Sponsor

Originated in 1972 by Fairfax Underwriters Services Inc. in memory of William O. “Bill” Marsh.

Previous Recipients

2024: Tom May, Flying M Applicators (NE)
2023: Darrin Pluhar, Plu’s Flying Service (MT)
2022: Rod Thomas, Thomas Helicopters (ID)
2021: None
2020: Fran de Kock, Battlefords Airspray (SK)
2019: Scott Bretthauer, NAAA
2018: Boyd Morgan, Quality Spraying Service (MT)
2017: Ryan Densham, Pratt & Whitney Canada
2016: Maria Dopp (WI)
2016: Perry Hofer, Doland Aerial Spraying (SD)
2015: Terry Humphrey, Thrush Aircraft Inc.
2014: Craig Bair, Wilbur Ellis Company
2013: Brian Rau, Medina Flying Service (ND)
2012: John J. “Dusty” Dowd, Jr., Syracuse Flying Service (KS)
2011: Robert McCurdy, Flying Tiger Aviation LLC (LA)
2010: Ken Degg, NAAA
2009: Alfred “Butch” Graves
2008: Leif Isaacson
2007: Gene Williams
2006: None
2005: Dr. Dennis Gardisser
2004: David Steen
2003: Douglas M. Smith
2002: Dennie Stokes
2001: Harold Miller
2000: Carl Payne
1999: Duncan Wurm
1998: Arlen Olson

1997: Tim Steier
1996: Niels Andrews
1995: Jack Bailey
1994: None
1993: Wayne Turner
1992: Stuart Van Boening
1991: None
1990: Kenneth Reis
1989: Rodger Shelburne
1988: Ron Jones
1987: John O’Connell
1986: Richard Nixholm
1985: Pete Cugino, L.D. Nicholson
1984: Ruben Lieb
1983: Russell Benson
1982: Mike C. Clark
1981: None
1980: John Grace
1979: Richard Reade
1978: John S. Callahan
1978: Russell L. Miller
1977: Joe Precissi
1976: Vinton Jones
1975: Everett Sneed
1974: John C. Richmond
1973: Dale W. Steward
1973: Arnold Whisman

The Zoren and Joan O’Brien Memorial Outstanding Service Award is for outstanding service to the commercial agricultural aviation industry or to its association.

Sponsor

Originated in 1967 by NAAA and presented to one or more recipients.

Previous Recipients

2024: Randy Hardy, AssuredPartners Aerospace, Wichita, KS
2023: Sam Rogge, Jet Stream Ag Aviation, Fowler, CO and Rob Scherzinger, Aspen Ag Helicopters, Oxnard, CA
2022: Lee Turnquist, Whirly Birds Inc., Lake Wales, FL
2021: Rusty Lindeman, Rusty’s Flying Service, D’Hanis, TX
2021: Damon Reabe, Dairyland Aviation, Waupun, WI
2020: Matt Hovdenes, Right Way Ag., Hardwood, ND
2019: Terry Jordan, Jordan Air Inc., Hugoton, KS
2018: Dennie Stokes, Air Aids Inc./Stokes Flying Service, Earle, AR
2017: Ron Cline, Central Valley Helicopters, Ellensburg, WA
2016: Jane Barber-Pitlick
2015: Randy Hale
2014: Karen Allen
2013: Leif Isaacson
2013: Jeff Summersill
2012: Gaylon Stamps
2011: Carolyn Baecker
2011: Rod Thomas
2010: Peggy Knizner
2009: Clint Hoffmann
2008: Mike Bailey
2007: Dusty Dowd
2006: Pat Kornegay
2005: Leonard Felix Jr.
2005: Andrew D. Moore
2004: Richard “Dick” Reade
2003: Harold E. Miller
2002: Bob Bailey
2002: Charles Stone Jr.
2002: Clarence Williams
2002: Women of the WNAAA
2001: Ron Deck
2000: Glenn Martin
1999: Wayne Slaughter
1999: Ivan “Buddy” Kirk
1998: Michael Schiffer
1997: Kenneth Degg
1996: Allen Chorman
1995: Niels Andrews
1995: E. A. “Slim” Cancienne
1995: Gilbert Johnson
1995: Dennis Kuhlman
1995: Zoren O’Brien
1995: Pat Tigges
1994: John O’Connell
1993: Dr. L.F. Bouse
1992: Edgar Hobbs
1991: Theresa “Terry” Ambroz
1990: Reinholdt D. Deines
1990: Robert Mueller
1990: Roy W. Reabe
1989: Dick Dyer
1990: Robert Faust
1990: Dale Stewart

1988: Ray A. Lange
1988: Marilyn McKinnis
1987: Fred C. Scaman
1986: Dr. Stanford N. Fertig
1986: Luther C. Gibbs
1986: William T. Keane
1985: Larry Brooks
1985: Jim Hudson
1985: Terry Pfeil
1985: Leland Shelton
1984: Charles Carrier
1984: Harold Collins Jr.
1983: Jim Wood
1983: Stan Jones
1983: Ivan Rash
1982: Mike C. Clark
1982: F. Farrell Higbee
1982: Roy Wood
1981: Mabry Anderson
1981: Don Holmes
1981: Dabney Roberts
1980: Jewell Horne
1979: Gerald Lewis
1979: Harold Hardcastle
1979: Dr. Arthur A. Muka
1978: Russell M. Benson
1978: H. Wheelless Jr.
1977: Ken Onstott
1976: Everett Pingrey
1975: Eldon Sorensen
1975: John M. Sliker
1974: Conrad Barlow
1974: Robert Crook
1974: James L. Maxwell
1973: Mabry I. Anderson
1973: Robert Aukes
1973: Richard Carroll
1973: Carl Heimer
1973: Paul Hursh
1973: C. R. Lindhoff
1973: Les H. Mills
1973: George F. Mitchell Jr.
1973: John Neace
1973: George Sanders
1973: Dale Stewart
1973: V. Ray Thornton
1973: Robert Ueding
1973: Hugh Wheelless Sr.

The now-retired Most Active Woman Award recognized an outstanding contribution of a woman who is active in the affairs of the industry or the association.

Sponsor

Originated in 1971 by Mrs. Shirley Carroll in memory of her son, William Carroll.

Previous Recipients

2014: Jessica Freeman
2013: Lynn Baxter
2012: Jane Barber
2011: Jayne Rucker
2010: None
2009: None
2008: Angie Banz
2007: Carolyn Baecker
2006: Mickey Tinnes
2005: Marie Stone
2004: None
2003: Lou Stokes
2002: Theresa “Terry” Ambroz
2001: None
2000: Gail Kemper
1999: Betsy Miller
1998: Marci (Jacobson) O’Connell
1997: Lou Slaughter
1996: Mary Turner
1995: Sandy Forstrom
1994: Pat Tigges
1993: Dorothy Kimmel

1992: Elizabeth Lind-Erickson
1991: Mary Fullen
1990: Lou Stokes
1989: Ruthanne Koch
1989: Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
1988: Gay Boardman & Edna Lawhorn
1987: Avis Georgeson & Gerry Neace
1986: Dolly Lewis
1985: Frances Cadwell
1984: Phyllis Jones
1983: Janet Murphy
1982: Jeannette Wood
1981: Evelyn Barker
1980: Betty Whitaker
1979: Bonnie Deines
1978: Celeste Mills
1977: Pat Pingrey
1976: Laverne Sanders
1975: Beanie Steier
1974: Alice Myzell
1973: June Ayres