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 Portland, OR the following awards were presented:
Walt Taylor Award
in recognition of unlimited service, distinguished contributions, and devotion to the farrier industry.
Doug Workman, 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.
Dusty Franklin, CJF
Journalism Award
for meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting information of interest to farriers.
Danvers Child, CJF
Administration Award
in recognition of outstanding ability to organize and implement farrier functions.
Greg Johnson, CF & Eric Nygaard, CJF
Edward Martin
Humanitarian Award
in sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote goodwill in the farrier profession.
Margie Lee Gustafson, CJF
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
Thomas L. Wright
Certified Journeyman Farrier Written
Thomas L. Wright
Certified Farrier Practical
Eric McConell
Certified Farrier Written
Jacob M. Krol