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Rochester Aero Modeling Society
Broken Prop Award
Given for persistence in learning the art of flying
Award Winners

2006  Kevin Nassar
2006  David Playfair
2005  Judson Smith
2004  John Coleman
2003  Rick Matteson
2002  Alex Antonelli
2001  Rudy Steiner
2000  John Young
1999  John Hutton
 Jerry Wilkins
1998  Carl VanVoorhis
1997  Sonny Freed
1996  Jim Orbanek
1995  Fred Armes
1994  Norb Eder
1993  Jim Roth
1987  Jim Fordham

Hugh Howes presents award to Kevin Nassar (right)
This award came about when Hugh and Ann Howes found this broken prop award, which had belonged to Ann's father, Jim Fordham. Jim was a great builder and had an abundance of patience, but never really perfected the actual flying skills despite his persistence. Each year, Hugh and Ann Howes attend the RAMS Board of Directors' meetings in December and January. Candidates are nominated by the attendees of these meetings. Hugh and Ann then decide the award recipient. The trophy is awarded during the Annual Awards Banquet, which is traditionally during the January club meeting. Each year the current winner returns the trophy to Hugh and Ann for presenting the following year. This beautiful wooden case was crafted by Sonny Freed to help protect the trophy.
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