Achievement Committee

Achievement Committee

Mission:  To publicly recognize special efforts by, for and on behalf of farriers in various areas of activity.

Chairman:  Garrett Maloney, CJF

Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton

EC Liaison: Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF

Members:  Jeff Rodriguez, CJF, Roy Williams, CF, Don Gustafson, CJF and Budd Benner.

History:

At the 1987 AFA Convention banquet in Raleigh, NC, members honored Paul Hulsman of California for his outstanding contributions to the industry.  Through this gesture, the Achievement Committee was born.

Beginning the following year, in 1988, the AFA opened the awards program full-scale, soliciting votes from the general membership, asking members to recognize their peers who have made outstanding contributions to our industry.

Presented each year at the Annual Banquet, these awards signal the end of convention, yet they remind us of the strength of our industry and the commitment that comes from our volunteer base as we set standards for the farrier profession.

At this year’s Banquet, in Mobile, AL the following awards were presented:
Photos courtesy of Dick Booth with Boca Publishing

CF Written High Score – James Duncan, CF

CF Practical High Score – Jack Craddock, CF and Natalie Starr, CF

CJF Written High Score – Nichole Smith, CJF

 

 

 

 

 

 

CJF Practical High Score – David Hallock, CJF

Alan Smith Award For Excellence in Administration:  In recognition of outstanding ability to organize and implement farrier functions.

  2012 Recipient:  Bob Bachen, CF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician Award:  In recognition of exceptional abilities exhibited while conducting farrier clinics.

  2012 Recipient:  Mitch Taylor, CJF

Outstanding Educator Award:  In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the field of farrier education.

  2012 Recipient:  Steve Hedges, CJF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edward Martin Humanitarian Award:  In sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote goodwill in the farrier profession.

  2012 Recipient:  Dick Fanguy, CJF

Journalism Award:  For meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting information of interest to  farriers.

  2012 Recipient:  Mike Chisham, CF

Walt Taylor Award:  In recognition of unlimited service, distinguished contributions, and unselfish devotion to the farrier industry.

  2012 Recipient:  Eric Nygaard, CJF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharon Walker Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award:  To the best newsletter from an AFA Chapter or recognized group.

  2012 Recipient:

  Newsletter:  Hammer & Tongs

  Editor:  Fran Edens & Candice Register

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Achievement Nominations Form