achievement awards
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 Lexington, KY the following awards were presented:
Walt Taylor Award
in recognition of unlimited service, distinguished contributions, and devotion to the farrier industry.
Mike Deleonardo, CJF
Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician
in recognition of exceptional abilities exhibited while conducting farrier clinics.
Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF
Outstanding Educator
sincere appreciation for outstanding service and dedication to the field of farrier education.
Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF
Journalism Award
for meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting information of interest to farriers.
Scott Simpson, CJF
Administration Award
in recognition of outstanding ability to organize and implement farrier functions.
Jerry Langdon
Edward Martin
Humanitarian Award
in sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote goodwill in the farrier profession.
Ada Gates
Sharon Walker Association Newsletter Award
to the best newsletter from an AFA chapter or recognized group.
Texas Professional Farriers Association (Editors; Jim & Kathleen Poor)
Certified Journeyman Farrier Practical:
Michael Tannehill,CJF
Certified Journeyman Farrier Written:
Jason Owens, CF
Certified Tradesman Farrier Written:
Angela Reynolds, CF
Certified Tradesman Practical:
William Carl Felts, CTF
Certified Farrier Practical:
Carl Lemen, CF
Certified Farrier Written:
Lars Gustafson
Intern Certified Farrier Written:
Nick A. Fisher