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Essentials in
Get Famous
PROBE presents awards
Recognizing excellence in chapter publications and public relations.
Updated: 7/14/2003 2:01:00 PM
PROBE the association of Public Relations Officers and Bulletin Editors announces the recipients of the 2003 Outstanding Achievement Awards. Selection is based on creativity, impact, exposure and results. The awards cover the preceding 12 months (July 1 to June 30). This is the fourth year the awards have been presented.
American Profile Magazine
For the outstanding cover story that appeared in the January 19/25, 2003 issue written by Michael Nolan featuring barbershop harmony and seen by approximately 13 million readers nationwide.
The Surftones of Florida
Myron Menaker, Bob Cochrane, Jack Newcomer, Christopher Baker for several performances at Daytona International Speedway, most recently July 4th, 2002 for an audience of more than 60,000 and for a September 19, 2002 performance for Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
San Angelo Texas Chapter
For organizing a performance of 200 + singers on the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The San Angelo Men's Freedom Chorus, consisting of chapter members and local singers, provided an inspiring event that attracted an audience of more than 6,000 in a United We Sing-type event and generated city-wide recognition and appreciation.
Jack Watters & Randy Burnett of Maryland
For organizing the performance for Flag Day of June 2003 where the combined choruses of Petapsco Valley, Dundalk & Baltimore, Maryland chapters sang at Fort McHenry (7th year) for an enthusiastic crowd of about 7,000 to celebrate the birth of the U.S. Flag and the National Anthem.
Dr. Don Blank & Terry Beek of Nebraska
For organizing and promoting nearly 400 Nebraska Barbershoppers to sing the National Anthem August 29, August 31 and September 21, 2002 for University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Omaha, and Kearney for an estimated total of 100,000 football fans.
West Town Sound of Colorado
Steve Jackson, Ted Cluett, Dr. Tony Pranaitis, Damian Berger for performing on the steps of the state capitol building during a large interfaith service and the week-long Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrations, and during the appearance of The Music Man road tour in Denver.
Lynn Hauldren of Chicago
For making "AudioFile," his unique collection of 12,000 songs from the late 1920s to the 1940s, available via the Society website to the membership and promoting donations to Harmony Foundation.
Michigan Jake
Drew Kirkman, Mark Hale, Joel Wilson, and Greg Hollander for their live appearance on ABC's "In Search of America" July 4th, 2002 hosted by Peter Jennings.
The Vocal Majority Chorus - Dallas
For the production of "A Vocal Majority Christmas," an hour-long Christmas television special produced by Dallas’ JSP Creative and simulcast on the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex's CBS 11 television station and KRLD News Radio 1080 Christmas Eve 2002.
Bill Galloway of Bedford/Sackville Chapter Nova Scotia
For his supportive work promoting online communication for Barbershoppers. It was his designing the chapter and NED Sunrise Division convention websites that created a successful presence for several chapters in his area and the convention.
2003 International Bulletin Contest (Winston Rashleigh, Chairman)
First place
Suburban By-lines, John Conrad, Editor; St. Louis Suburban, Missouri, Chapter, CSD
Second place
Harmony Gazette - Rich Nelson, Editor – Northbrook, Illinois, ILL
Third place:
The Rechorder - Dick DeLorm, Editor – Lincoln, Nebraska, CSD
Fourth place:
The Magic City Music Gazette - Chris Claspell - Muncie, IN - CAR
Fifth place:
South Bay Coastliner - Mike Martin, Editor - Redondo Beach, California, FWD
The Dick Girvin Most Improved Bulletin Award
Harmony Holler, Tom Hare, Editor; East York (Ontario) Chapter, ONT
2003 Public Relations Officer of the Year (Brian Moore, Chairman)
Public Relations – Year-long Effort
Philip Maxfield, River Cities Jubilee Chorus, NW Louisiana Chapter, SWD
Public Relations – Single Event
Lee Roth, Hunterdon Harmonizers, Hunterdon New Jersey Chapter, MAD, Harmony Holiday 2002 The Great Santa Claus Kidnap Caper
2003 PROBE Hall Of Honor (Lowell Shank, Chairman)
Grant Carson, Dallas, Texas Chapter, SWD
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