Congratulations to the 2010 winners

Gary Weaks AMA #199247
The Skymasters Radio Control Club of Michigan
Gary is a talented modeler and has been known to create beautiful scaled masterpieces. He helps at numerous club events sharing his passion for aviation in many ways. He is also a full-scale pilot and particpates in "Operation Cheer" distributing gifts to needy children throughout the state of Michigan. Gary also volunteers as an Instructor at the Detroit Science Center and was involved in the creation of the first Aviation Day at the Science Center.

Gary carries his youth involvement further by coordinating an annual outing at a local park near the Skymasters field that allows youngsters the opportunity to get some stick time with Skymasters Instructors.

Nominators: David Wendt AMA #690194 & Joe Hass AMA #24174

Jon Earley AMA #528057
Skyknights Aeromodeling Team
Every club needs members with a variety of skills that they are willing to apply for the good of the club.

For the Sky Knights the one man that has done all of them and more is Jon Earley.

Nominators: Don Wehrheim AMA #957 & Ralph Warner AMA #25797

Bill Carpenter AMA #2500
Wyoming Modelers Park Association

Bill has been an inspiration for fliers for over forty years. His ignitions are used on Model Aircraft and UAV's Worldwide.

Bill's has helped many people to get stared in Model Aviation, his hard work and dedication have helped his club flying field to be the best flying field in west central Wyoming.

Bill has never asked for anything in return and he still takes the time to explain the hobby to everyone that comes out to the field.

Nominator: Sollie Cadman AMA #771786

Charlie Vogel AMA #87708
The Genesse Valley Aeromodelers

The Genesee Valley Aeromodelers (GVAM) feel blessed to have Charles Vogel as one its charter members and club founders since the club's inception in the mid 60s.

Charlie has helped everyone from kids to 89yr olds, he usually has 2 to 3 students per year. Charlie is the go to guy when your engine is not running properly. Charlie is also the guy that takes care of the club tractor.

He has organized events with the Scouts over the years and also extends a helping hand to members who aren't physically able to take care of their equipment.

In addition to all of these "behind the scenes" activities Charlie also took his turn as Club President and Secretary.

Nominators: Jim McBride AMA #49339 & Ned Holmes AMA #424277

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**No applications will be accepted after September 15, and winners will be announced by November 10.
**Please submit the application electronically to Erin Dobbs at AMA HQ.