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Canadian Declared AAPE Youth Champion of Champions for 2006
Kurt Glatzfelder is the winner of the 2006 Youth Champion of Champions competition sponsored by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. The event was held in conjunction with INDYPEX, a World Series of Philately show held in Indianapolis, July 7-9, 2006. The Championship, which is underwritten by a grant from World Columbian Stamp Expo, is directed by Robert and Carol Barr of Downers Grove, Illinois.
This year’s competition included ten exhibits (38 frames) prepared by youth aged 10 – 18. Winners of AAPE Youth Grand Awards from nationally accredited shows in the U.S. and Canada vied for the designation "Youth Champion of Champions" and seventeen other donated awards. In recognition of their high level of achievement, all participants received Fran Jennings medals, donated by the Postal History Foundation, and membership in Young Stamp Collectors of America, donated by Ken Martin, as well as Merit Certificates and ribbons.
The complete listing of awards is as follows:
Youth Champion of Champions - the best youth exhibit shown in North America in 2005-2006. Donated by WESTPEX. Winner also receives the Ralph Herdenberg Award donated by CHICAGOPEX and Ken Lawrence framed stamps. Presented to Kurt Glatzfelder (18), Quebec, Canada, for “The Vostok Program” (representing Royal*2005*Royale).
Liberty Award - For the best exhibit which follows the "traditional" form. Donated by C. David Eeles. Presented to Dzintars Grinfelds (17), California, for “The '3-Star' Issues of Latvia: 1923-1933” (representing CHICAGOPEX).
Welsh Philatelic Society Postal History Award - For the best postal history exhibit. Donated by Ann Triggle. Presented to Dzintars Grinfelds (17), California, for “Latvian Machine Cancels: 1920-1944" representing ROPEX.
Howard Hotchner Award - For the best portrayal of American History. Donated by John Hotchner. Presented to Andrew Hodge (11), Virginia, for "Baseball" (representing Southeastern Stamp Show).
International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors Award – For best use of worldwide material. Presented to Tim Hodge (14), Virginia, for "Falconiforms" (representing ROMPEX).
NAPEX Awards.
A) NAPEX Title Page Award - Presented to Elizabeth Day (10), Maryland, for “Why I Love Horses” (representing NTSS).
B) NAPEX Creativity Award - Presented to Sabrina McGill (10), Indiana, for "Zoofari” (representing INDYPEX).
C) NAPEX Topical Award – Presented to Matthew Smith (10), Minnesota, for “Dinosaurs!” (representing Minnesota Stamp Expo).
D) NAPEX Thematic Award – Presented to Chris Hodge (12), Virginia, for "Sailing Ships” (representing NAPEX).
E) NAPEX Research Award – Presented to Dzintars Grinfelds (17), California, for “Latvian Machine Cancels:1920-1944 (representing ROPEX).
WESTPEX Awards
A) WESTPEX Write-up Award – Presented to Sabrina McGill, Indiana, for “Zoofari” (representing INDYPEX).
B) WESTPEX Flora and Fauna Award – Presented to Maria Hoffman (11), Pennsylvania, for "Birds on Stamps - The Struggle for Survival" (representing BALPEX).
C) WESTPEX Award of Excellence – Presented to Kurt Glatzfelder(18), Quebec, for “The Vostok Program” (representing Royal*2005*Royale).
APS Membership Award - Donated by Ken Martin. Presented to Matthew Smith (10), Minnesota, for "Dinosaurs!” (representing Minnesota Stamp Expo).
American Topical Association Youth Award - Presented to Tim Hodge (14), Virginia, for “Falconiforms” (representing ROMPEX).
ATA Membership Award – Donated by Johnstown Junior Stamp Club - Presented to Elizabeth Day (10), Maryland, for "Why I Love Horses" (representing NTSS).
Potentiality Memorial Awards in memory of Sid Nichols and Chet Allen - Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas. Presented to Sabrina McGill (10), Indiana, for “Zoofari" (representing INDYPEX) and to Andrew Hodge (11), Virginia, for “Baseball” (representing Southeastern Stamp Show).
Unique Girl’s Award - Donated by Sandy Morris. Presented to Elizabeth Day (10), Maryland, for "Why I Love Horses" (representing NTSS).
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