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The purpose of the American Farrier's Association Achievement Committee is to publicly recognize special efforts by, for, and on behalf of farriers in various areas of activities. Please download this Adobe Acrobat form to submit nominations. The deadline for submission is December 1. Awards will be presented at the subsequent Annual Convention.
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Walt Taylor Award – in recognition of unlimited service, distinguished contributions, and unselfish devotion to the farrier industry.
1987 Paul Hulsman
1988 Burney Chapman, CJF
1989 Edward Martin, FWCF
1990 Bill McMullen, DVM
1991 Allen Smith, CJF
1992 Dennis Manning, CJF
1993 Ron Dyer, CJF
1994 Randy Luikart, CJF
1995 Jeff Rodriguez, CJF
1996 Myron McLane, CJF
1997 Jerry Mathews, CJF
1998 Dave Ferguson, CJF, TE
1999 Scott Colson, CJF
2000 Tony Gonzales
2001 Bruce Daniels, CJF
2002 Greg Johnson, CF
2003 Bill Miller, CJF
2004 Eric Nygaard, CJF
2005 Phillip Fisher, CJF
2006 Verner Hornquist, CF
2007 Lee Green
Outstanding Educator – to express sincere appreciation for outstanding service and dedication to the field of farrier education.
1988 Burney Chapman, CJF
1989 Gene Armstrong, CJF
1990 Jim Keith, CJF
1991 Danny Ward
1992 Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
1993 Chris Pollitt, PhD
1994 Jim Keith, PhD
1995 Burney Chapman, CJF
1996 Hank McEwan, CJF
1997 Bob Smith, CF
1998 Jim Poor, CJF
1999 Scott Simpson, CJF
2000 Roy Bloom, CJF, and Bob Davis, CJF
2001 Bob Davis, CJF
2002 Bill Miller, CJF
2003 Allie Hayes, CF
2004 Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF
2005 Michael Savoldi
2006 Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF and Kelly Gregory, CF
2007 Mitch Taylor
Administration Award – in recognition of outstanding ability to organize and implement farrier functions.
1988 Randy Luikart, CJF
1989 Bruce Daniels, CJF
1990 Allen Smith, CJF
1991 Lim Couch, CJF
1992 Myron McLane, CJF
1993 Randy Luikart, CJF
1994 Jeff Rodriguez, CJF
1995 Eric Nygaard, CJF
1996 Dennis Manning, CJF
1997 Sandy McBeath, CJF
1998 Neal Poort, CJF, Vicki Poort
1999 Dee Brown
2000 Warren Adelung, CF
2001 Don Gustafson, CJF
2002 Kelly Werner
2003 Bob Plant, CJF
2004 Lisa Knipp
2005 Greg Johnson, CF
2006 Reggie Kester, CJF and Marcella Kester
Recognizing the importance of communication, the AFA expanded the awards program in 1995 to include an award for chapter newsletters. In 2005, the award was renamed in memory of Sharon Walker, AFA Director of Operations (2001 – 2004).
Sharon Walker Association Newsletter Award – to the best newsletter from an AFA chapter or recognized group.
1994 Western States Farrier’s Association, Libby Machado, Editor
1995 Southern New England Farrier’s Association, Debora Ash, CF, Editor
1996 Western States Farrier’s Association, Libby Machado, Editor
1997 Rocky Mountain Farrier’s Association, Clinch Cutter, Eileen Bolden Weaver, Editor
1998 Rocky Mountain Farrier’s Association, Clinch Cutter, Michael Joshua, Editor
1999 Rocky Mountain Farrier’s Association, Clinch Cutter, Michael Joshua, Editor
2000 Rocky Mountain Farrier’s Association, Clinch Cutter, Michael Joshua, Editor
2001 Montana Professional Horseshoer’s Association, Jenny Kawasaki, CJF, Editor
2002 Montana Professional Horseshoer’s Association, Bryce Kawasaki, CJF and Jenny Kawasaki, CJF, Editors
2003 Farriers Association of Washington State, Nancy Zwicker, CJF, Editor
2004 San Diego County Farrier’s Association, Kevin Boyer, CF, Editor
2005 San Diego County Farrier's Association, Kevin Boyer, CF, Editor
2006 Minnesota Farriers Association, David Kleinendorst, CF, Editor
Editor Award
2003 Nancy Zwicker, CJF
Ravensdale, WA
Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician – in recognition of exceptional abilities exhibited while conducting farrier clinics.
1988 Danny Ward
1989 Myron McLane, CJF
1990 no recipient
1991 Scott Simpson, CJF
1992 Grant Moon, CJF
1993 Bob Pethick, CJF
1994 Bruce Daniels, CJF
1995 Dave Duckett
1996 Craig Trnka, CJF
1997 Edward Martin, FWCF
1998 Shayne Carter, CJF
1999 Jeff Engler, CJF, and Don Gustafson, CJF
2000 Dave Farley, CF
2001 Bob Skradzio, Sr.
2002 Janice Young, CF, DVM
2003 Dennis Manning, CJF
2004 Bob Marshal
2005 2004 American Farriers Team
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(Austin Edens, CJF; Richard Becker, CJF; Hank Highfield, CJF; John McNerney, CJF; and Todd Walker, CJF) |
2006 Jim Quick, CJF
2007 Mark Milster
Journalism Award – for meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting information of interest to farriers.
1988 Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
1989 LeRoy Ames
1990 Jeff Rodriguez, CJF
1991 Henry Heymering, CJF
1992 Rod Harney, CJF
1993 Frank Lessiter
1994 Cherry Hill
1995 Fran Jurga
1996 Scott Simpson, CJF
1997 Karl Gubert, DVM
1998 Stephen O’Grady, DVM
1999 Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
2000 Bob Smith, CF
2001 Dan Burke, CF
2002 Frank Lessiter
2003 Rob Edwards, CJF
2004 Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
2005 Danvers Child, CJF and Scott Davidson, CJF (Professional Farrier)
2006 Scott Davidson, CJF (Professional Farrier)
2007 Loose Shoe Magazine
Edward Martin Humanitarian Award – in sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote goodwill in the farrier profession.
1988 Beth Garner
1989 C.E. Smith
1990 Ken Mankel, CF
1991 Jack Wrigley
1992 Janice Young, CF, DVM
1993 Clint Carlson
1994 Danny Ward
1995 Bob Peacock
1996 Edward Martin, FWCF
1997 Eddie Watson, CJF
1998 John Gorton, CJF
1999 Burney Chapman, CJF
2000 Burney Chapman, CJF
2001 Bob Grover, CJF
2002 Lee Green, CJF
2003 Don Gustafson, CJF
2004 Craig Trnka, CJF
2005 Bryce Burnett, CJF
2006 Richard Fanguy, CJF
Top Certified Written Score
2003 Roberto Oropeza, CF; Mexico
City
2004 Patty May, CF; San
Diego, CA
Michael
Torres; Holbrook, MA (tie)
2005 Michael L. Huff, CF; Mountain
Pine, AR
2006 Jeremy Dean, CF; Selma, NC
Top Certified Practical Score
2003 Robert Ivory, Jr., CF
2004 Bill Hunt, CF; Gloucester,
VA
2005 Loren J. Warner; Saugus, CA
2006 Walter McGarrett, CF; Hockley, TX
Top Journeyman Written Score
2003 Jennifer Horn, CJF; Dafter, MI
Jenny
Kawasaki, CJF; Gallatin Gateway, MT
Danny
Regan, CJF; Freeman, MO (tie)
2004 Ben Nabors, CF; Starkville,
MS
2005 Roy R. Binder, CF; Eureka, CA
2006 Seth Ireland, CF; Superior, CO
Top Journeyman Practical Score
2003 Troy Ehrmantraut, CJF; Buffalo, WY
2004 Patrick Bone, CJF; Cleveland,
GA
2005 Travis S. Koons, CJF; Romoland,
CA
2006 Mark J. Thorkildson, CJF; Anoka, MN
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