Life on the Water in the West
The Western Region Merit Award winners are Will and Elaine Bush
The Western Regional Tournament Outstanding Official winner is Judy Stanford
Will and Elaine were not at the presentation but we were able to Facebook the video and sent it to them right after the dinner and council meeting. Judy received her award at the Officials Dinner on Saturday night. These two/three recipients are very deserving and we thank them for their dedication to our sport.
Richelle Muhlitner and Larry Laughlin
Tad Scharpf received The Western Region Merit Award.
This award recognizes a member or an official who epitomizes friendship, dedication and integrity and is maintained for a deserving person who might otherwise go unnoticed.
Brandy Nagle received the Outstanding Official Award.
This award is presented at the Western Regional Water Ski Championships to an official who has shown to be extremely hard working and dedicated during that tournament.
The Western Region Merit Award
Formerly The Rich Slingerland Memorial Award
Every year since 1975 the Western Region has recognized a member or an official who epitomized friendship, dedication with integrity. The first award was presented at the US National tournament and is now one of the Western Region’s most prestigious honors. This award was established and is maintained for a deserving person who might otherwise go unnoticed.
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If you got 1st place at Regionals this year at Warman Lake, please send your photo to Stacy Holbert (sjholbert35@gmail.com) for the Regional Guide ASAP!
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