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The Dottie
Blanchard Spirit Award, or "Dottie"
was created in honor of one of the industry’s
brightest stars. Dottie lost her life suddenly
as the result of a tragic car accident on her
way to teach at the very first Summer Balloon
Camp in 2003. The industry lost a committed, dedicated
and loving person. This award honors others who
have shown the same spirit while working in the
balloon industry. |
Dottie
Blanchard |
| The "Dottie"
is presented yearly at Summer Balloon Camp®
to a person who has a genuine love of the industry
and embraces the spirit of Dottie Blanchard. The
recipient will be someone who willingly, with
dedication and enthusiasm, unselfishly gives everything
they have to better the industry and help individuals
grow and prosper. |
| Nominations
are open to all people within the industry…manufacturers,
distributors, decorators, twisters and others
working to help the industry grow. Nominations
will be taken from all individuals actively working
in the industry. A simple description (300 word
maximum) of why the individual being nominated
should receive the award can be sent to the Balloon
Camp office prior to June 1st of each year. |
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A panel of six (6) will
review the nominations, prior to each year’s “Camp”
and select a recipient. The panel will be comprised
of one (1) Balloon Camp producer, a manufacturer, a
distributor, one (1) balloon artist, an industry leader
from any one of several sources and Judy Gorman who
was Dottie’s partner. The panel will change each
year, to keep the award industry wide. |
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Robina
Bernard
2008 |
Linda
Bruce
2007 |
Gary
Ledbetter
2006 |
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Marjorie
Burchette
2005 |
Peggy
Williams
2004 |
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