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
