2002 Western Region Awards
(Click on a merit star to view its description and qualification
criteria.)
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indicates recipient has won the National Award (NSP Gold Star of Merit) in the category. |
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indicates recipient was runner-up (NSP Silver Star of Merit) to the recipient of the National Award in the category. |
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indicates recipient has received a NSP Purple Star of Merit Award. |
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indicates recipient has received a NSP Blue Star of Merit Award. |
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indicates recipient has received a NSP Green Star of Merit Award. |
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indicates recipient has received a NSP Yellow Star of Merit Award. |
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indicates recipient has won the Divisional Award in the category. |
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Photo's are courtesy of Bob Hart.)
| This Year's Outstanding Award Winners: |
| Outstanding Alpine Patroller 2001-2002,
John Bukowski, Buck Hill
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Outstanding Nordic Patroller 2001-2002, Walt Krapohl, Hiawatha Nordic, Mt. Frontenac, American Birkebeiner |
| Outstanding Administrative Patroller
2001-2002, John Thomas, Mt. Frontenac
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| Outstanding Patrol Representative (Director)
2001-2002, Dave Krutzig, Buck Hill
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| Outstanding Instructor 2001-2002, Joesph
LeCointe , Buck Hill
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Outstanding Small Alpine Patrol 2001-2002, Steeplechase
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| Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol 2001-2002,
Hyland Ski and Snowboard
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| Certificates of Appreciation |
| Paul Kritzeck, Powder Ridge John Stirratt, Powder Ridge |
| Certificate of Appreciation Plaque |
| Giants Ridge Ski Patrol |
| 10th Mountain Division Award |
| Michael Peters
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| Western Region Outstanding Service Awards for 2001-2002 | |
| Devvie Cersine, Giants Ridge Jim Christianson, Buck Hill Dave (Goob) Dudek, Mt. Frontenac Vicki Hoffman, Powder Ridge Susan Landry, Steeplechase
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Todd Sandbo, Buck Hill Terry Spohn, Hyland Dawn Tessmer, Vicking Nordic Cindy Thomas, Mt. Frontenac David Wilson, Mt. Hardscrabble |
| Yellow Star of Merit Awards | ||
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David Myre, Mt. Hardscrabble Wesley Van Nurden, Mt. Frontenac |
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| Purple Star of Merit Award | ||
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Leah Rose, Afton Alps
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| Blue Star of Merit Awards | ||
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John Curtin, Hyland Scott Danculovich, Powder Ridge |
Ken Day, Powder Ridge Gary Hills, Hyland |
| Green Star of Merit Award | ||
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Keith Witte, Buck Hill | |
| Distinguished Service Awards | |
| Frank Barnfield, Christie Mtn. Dick Bibeau, Powder Ridge . . . Terry Burns, Buck Hill |
Karen McKelvey, Western Region Audrey Sass, Mt. Frontenac |
| NSP Meritorious Service Award |
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Martin Fahje, Mt. Frontenac Jane Mausser, Wild Mtn. |
| Leadership
Commendation Appointment
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| Deb Endly, #8305, Hyland |
| National
Appointments
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| Craig Bibeau, #9680, Powder Ridge
Dean Brandt, #9682, Mt. Frontenac |
Mary Wehde, #9684, Mt. Frontenac |