Youth Champion of Champions Awards - 2009


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AAPE - Youth Champion of Champions - 2009 Awards
AAPE is indebted to the many generous donors (both individuals and organizations) who are making the following awards possible. Thank you very much for your support of these aspiring youth exhibitors!

All exhibitors receive Fran Jennings Medals (co-sponsored by the Postal History Foundation and AAPE), membership in YSCA (compliments of Ken Martin), participation certificates, and ribbons.

  1. Youth Champion of Champions - the best youth exhibit shown in North America in the 2008-2009 year. Donated by WESTPEX. Winner may also receive the Ralph Herdenberg Award and Ken Lawrence framed stamps.

  2. Reserve Champion - runner-up to the Champion of Champions. Donated by WESTPEX.

  3. Welsh Philatelic Society Postal History Award - Best postal history exhibit. Donated by Ann Triggle.

  4. Howard Hotchner Award - Best portrayal of American or Canadian History. Donated by John Hotchner.

  5. ISWSC Award - Best use of worldwide stamps and material. Donated by International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors.

  6. American Topical Association Youth Award - Best topical/thematic exhibit.

  7. NAPEX Awards.
    1. NAPEX Title Page Award
    2. NAPEX Creativity Award
    3. NAPEX Topical Award
    4. NAPEX Thematic Award
    5. NAPEX Research Award

  8. WESTPEX Awards
    1. WESTPEX Write-up Award
    2. WESTPEX Flora and Fauna Award
    3. WESTPEX Award of Excellence
    4. WESTPEX Judges� Choice Award

  9. APS Membership Award - Donated by Ken Martin.

  10. ATA Membership Award - Donated by Johnstown Junior Stamp Club.

  11. The Caring Award in memory of Chris Winters, MD - for an exhibit which in some way (in whole or in part) communicates the value of caring for others. Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas.

  12. Potentiality Awards - presented to two younger (preferably preteen) youth, a boy and a girl, who are participating in the championship for the first time. Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas, in memory of Chester Allen and Sid Nichols.

  13. Unique Girl�s Award - Donated by Sandy Morris.

AAPE is indebted to the many generous donors (both individuals and organizations) who are making these awards possible. Thank you very much for your support of our aspiring youth exhibitors!