WMGS Award Winners for 2009

Ken Gackler AWARD of MERIT Congratulations to Sue Irvine	Our highest award, the Ken Gackler Award of Merit recognizes exceptional contributions of a WMGS member who significantly aided research or increased interest in genealogy over a period of years.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Congratulations to Marvel De Bois	Presented to a non-Board Member who has shown extraordinary dedication, enthusiasm and energy in the pursuit of Family History.
Shirley M. De Boer EDUCATION AWARD Congratulations to Shirley De Boer	Given to a WMGS member who has provided outstanding service to the Society or the public in the areas of teaching, mentoring and encouraging quality genealogical research.
PRESIDENT'S AWARD Congratulations to Roger Moffat	This award is given to a Current Board Member who has displayed outstanding leadership and involvement in the organization. This (Key Man or Woman) award is chosen by the President.
COMMUNICATIONS AWARD Congratulations to Bobbi Schirado	Awarded to a member who has shown excellence in promoting family history in one or more medias; the internet, print, lecture, video, podcast, etc.
AGO AWARD Congratulations to Judy Hardy of Stanton	Area Genealogical Organization (AGO) is an outreach initiative to our larger genealogical and family history community. This award is presented to an organization or individual that is NOT a member of WMGS. It is designed to honor and recognize support, advancement, research, or service to the study or promotion of family history.