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2008 CAP PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER ACADEMY

Maj. Howell Balsem CAP Public Affairs

Exceptional Achievement Awards

Named in honor of the Air Force major considered by CAP historians to be the first Public Affairs officer to serve CAP at the national level in the '50s, the Maj. Howell Balsem CAP Public Affairs Exceptional Achievement Awards competition provides PAOs with the opportunity for recognition of outstanding achievements in a variety of categories.

The following entries were selected from the many excellent submissions received for the competition. Winners were recognized at the awards luncheon Aug. 6 in Kissimmee, Fla. The awards were presented by CAP Interim National Commander Brig. Gen. Amy Courter, with a keynote address delivered by Miles O'Brien, CNN correspondent.

Brochure/Poster/Flyer

Maj. Howell Balsem Award
Recruitment postcard
Capt. Cheryl A. Dorfman, New York Wing

Award of Excellence

Recruitment brochure for prospective cadets

2^nd Lt. Norman D Reames, New Mexico Wing

Certificate of Merit

Membership information brochure

1st Lt. Lisa L Fountain, Michigan Wing

Honorable Mention

Pennsylvania Wing Glider Program flyer

Maj. Jeffery L. Buchman, Pennsylvania Wing

Honorable Mention
Texas Wing Legislative Squadron Emblem
Capt. Arthur E. Woodgate

Event Promotion/Crisis Management

Maj. Howell Balsem Award
Search and Rescue Exercise media kit
Maj. David A. Miller, Missouri Wing

Award of Excellence
Aerospace & Rocketry Day
1st Lt. Jay P. Jondro, Michigan Wing

Media coverage of CAP

Maj. Howell Balsem Award
11 Alive video
Maj. Michael A. Reed, Georgia Wing

Award of Excellence
Disaster preparedness series
2nd Lt. Julie Holley, Maryland Wing

Certificate of Merit
Mark Ritter search
Capt. Arthur E. Woodgate, Southwest Region

Newsletters

Maj. Howell Balsem Award

North Central Region Newsletter
Lt. Col. Michael Marek, North Central Region

Maj. Howell Balsem Award
“Wheels Up”

1st Lt. Robert Stronach, New York Wing

Award of Excellence

"Props & Foggle"

Capt. Peter Milano, New York Wing

Certificate of Merit

"Wing Span"

Capt. Eileen Tonkinson, Florida Wing

Photography

Maj. Howell Balsem Award
Rescue photo
Capt. Andy Bosshart, Minnesota Wing

Award of Excellence
“Sunset Silhouette”
Capt. Jerry Porter, Arizona Wing

Certificate of Merit
“Teamwork!”
Maj. David Miller, Missouri Wing

Slide/PowerPoint Presentations

Maj. Howell Balsem Award

Snoopy Log 2007

Maj. Michael A. Reed, Georgia Wing

Award of Excellence

2007 History in Pictures

Maj. Jeffery E. Schrock, West Virginia Wing

Certificate of Merit

Dennis Steinbock Rescue

Capt. Phillip D. Norris, Mississippi Wing

Web site

Maj. Howell Balsem Award
Col. Frances S. Gabreski Squadron Web Site
Maj. Louis P. Fenech, Jr., New York Wing

Award of Excellence
Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron Web Site
Maj. Michael A. Reed, Georgia Wing

Certificate of Merit
National Capital Wing Web Site
Maj. Paul S. Cianciolo, National Capital Wing

Writing for Media

Maj. Howell Balsem Award

“Members of Mississippi Wing, Civil Air Patrol, Rescue Missing Pilot”

Capt. Phillip D. Norris, Mississippi Wing

Award of Excellence

“U.S. Air Force Academy freshman credits Civil Air Patrol, squadron for preparation”

Capt. Jerry D. Porter, Arizona Wing

Certificate of Merit

“Cadet’s a Life Saver”

Capt. James A. Ridley, New York Wing

Honorable Mention

“Civil Air Patrol participates in Webelos Experience”

1st Lt. Norine Olson, Minnesota Wing

Honorable Mention

“Coastal Patrol Base 21 Conducts Learning Project for Local Library”

Maj. Linda Eldredge, North Carolina Wing

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