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IRVINE, Calif., August 16, 2007 -
Each year, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation acknowledges
outstanding achievement and excellence in rider
education and training, honoring agencies,
organizations, programs, dealers, the media and
individuals who enhance motorcyclist safety.
"The awards are our way of providing recognition and
a thank you to those dedicated, hard-working and often
unsung champions of rider education and training," said
Tim Buche, MSF president. "Whether the award recognizes
an individual or an organization, behind it all you'll
find people devoted to the common goal of motorcyclist
safety."
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Awards for
2006:
| Award of Excellence |
David Surgenor, PA |
| Outstanding State Program - Category III |
Texas Department of Public
Safety |
| Outstanding State Program - Category IV |
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program |
| Outstanding RiderCoach Trainers |
Carl D. Bennett, FL |
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Robert Frank, CO |
| Outstanding RiderCoaches |
James D. Baker, AL |
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Brian R. Butler, FL |
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Gary Harriman, IN |
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Timothy W. Imel, RAF Lakenheath, England |
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Joseph K. Petersdorff, GA |
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Richard W. Randolph, AL |
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David D. Reel, IA |
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Steven W. Ridenhour, MO |
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Jon L. Rossi, FL |
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Steven E. Staples, TN |
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Lloyd Vanover, AR |
| Outstanding DirtBike School Coach Trainer |
Kevin L. Frantum, CA |
| Outstanding RERP Sponsors |
Community College of Southern Nevada |
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Virginia Western Community College |
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Florida Motorcycle Training of Lake County,
Inc. |
| Outstanding Dealers/Retailers |
John's Honda, AR |
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Wild West Motorsports, AZ |
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Yamaha of San Antonio, TX |
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Ehlerding Motorsports, IN |
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Yeagers Cycle Sales, MO |
| Outstanding State Licensing Program |
ABATE of Indiana, Inc. |
| Outstanding Licensing Examiners |
Craig A. Houston, IN
Brian
Scott Barker, IN |
| Outstanding Military Branch |
The United States Air Force |
| Outstanding Military Bases |
MCB Hawaii |
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Warner-Robins AFB, GA |
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MacDill AFB, FL |
| Outstanding Motorcycle Safety
Support |
Don Gomo, NY
Becky Madigan,
Deaf Community Services, IN
Dennis Morey,
HI
Stanley Skipworth, AL
Heidi
Heckman & Anne Frazier - Mohave Community
College, AZ
Arizona Motorcycle Safety
Advisory Council
Street Bikers United
Hawaii |
| Outstanding Motorcycle Clubs |
Motor City HOG Chapter #2368, MI |
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Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association |
| Outstanding Media Award |
Dave Kunz, KABC TV, CA |
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Penny Thornton - The Sentinel Record, AR |
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Bud Yoakum & Leslie Norem - Mission
Critical Media, TX |
| Outstanding Press Award |
The United States Air Force Safety Center,
NM |
A multi-disciplinary evaluation committee composed of
experienced professionals in the motorcycle safety field
selected the award winners from nominations received
from the training community. The committee of eight
included three MSF staff members and four state
administrators - none from motorcyclist-funded,
state-operated programs administered under contract by
the MSF - and represented the collective experience of
four RiderCoach Trainers and two RiderCoaches as well.
"The MSF is honored to provide a forum for peer
review when it comes time to acknowledge those in the
training community who give of their time and energy to
enhance safety for riders," said Buche.
Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set
internationally recognized standards that promote the
safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses,
operator licensing tests, and public information
programs. The MSF works with the federal government,
state agencies, the military, and others to offer
training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a
lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. The MSF is a
not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP,
Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio,
Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For
RiderCourseSM locations, call 800.446.9227 or
visit https://online.msf-usa.org/perspectives/www.msf-usa.org.
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