2008 AMFS Speciality Awards

Each year, the Atlanta Military Figure Society has the honor of presenting numerous commemorative, specialty, and manufacturers awards for exemplary displays at the Show. These awards are in addition to the awards presented to each catagory and are sponsored by various vendors, manufacturers, the AMFS club, or individual club members. This year's speciality awards and their winners are:

 

 

 

THE ATLANTA CUP

Competition for the Atlanta Cup is limited to a very select group of artists who have achieved the level of Grand Master. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Grand Masters themselves.

Awarded to Matt Springer

 

 

THE DEREK HOLMES TROPHY

This award is named in honor of the late Derek Holmes and is presented to the most outstanding exhibit in the show as determined by the judges.

Awarded to Mike Blank for "Show them my head"

 

 

MEMORIAL AWARDS

 

 

Bob Knee, Jr. Memorial Award

Best US Marine Corps figure(s). This year, sponsored by the AMFS, with the support of Mr. George DeWolfe, to honor a life long friend and mentor. Presented by Mrs. Bob Knee, Jr.

Awarded to Kurt Hollar for "Sgt. John Basilone"

 

 

Charlene Prince Memorial Award

Best figure(s) representing the spirit of Hope, Courage and Joy.

Awarded to Mike Cobb for "Lewis and Clark with Sacajawia"

 

 

Patrick Cleburne Award

Best American Civil War figure(s). Sponsored by AMFS.

Awarded to Rod Curtis for "Quantrill’s Guerrillas"

 

 

Howard Goshorn Memorial Award

Best figure(s) representing the Napoleonic era, 1800-1815. Sponsored by Earl Levitt and AMFS.

Awarded to Rod Curtis for "LaSalle"

 

 

Leon Kestenbaum Memorial Award

Best figure(s) representing a Native American. Sponsored by AMFS.

Awarded to Richard Thorne for "Tlingit Raven Warrior"

 

 

Henri Lion Memorial Award

Best mounted figure(s). Sponsored by AMFS.

Awarded to Rod Curtis for "LaSalle"

 

 

Charles H. Morton Memorial Award

Best figure(s) representing the spirit of the American fighting man. Sponsored by AMFS.

Awarded to Hurt Hollar for "Sgt John Basilone"

 

 

Clyde A. Risley Memorial Award

Best American Revolutionary War figure(s), excluding Native Americans. Sponsored by Lou Coroso and Rusty Brooks.

Awarded to Mike Blank for "Patterson’s Massachusetts Battalion"

 

 

 

 

SPECIALTY AWARDS

 

 

 

 

Best of the West Award

Best figure(s) representing the American West, 1830-1881. Sponsored by Denise and Terry Martin.

Awarded to Ric Fenner for "Wyatt Earp"

 

 

First and Bravest Award

Best Zouave figure(s), any nation or era. Sponsored by Terry Martin and David Oswalt.

Awarded to Randy Meyers for "Zouave Sapper, Crimea, 1859"

 

 

Historex Award

Best Historex display. Sponsored by Grant Black.

Awarded to Rod Curtis for "LaSalle"

 

 

Napoleon's Eagle Award

Best French Napoleonic figure(s). Sponsored by Terry Martin and Grant Black.

Awarded to Chris Centracchio for "French Regt. Of Dromedaries"

 

 

Red Lancer Award

Best painted lancer, any nation, Napoleonic era or later. Sponsored by The Red Lancer.

Awarded to Jason Green for "Officer of Grenadiers"

 

 

Scotland Forever Award

Best figure(s) representing Scottish history. Sponsored by the Scottish-American Military Association, Lou Coroso, and Rusty Brooks.

Awarded to David Hood for "The Defiant"

 

 

 

 

Sword of the Phoenix Award

Best si-fi / fantasy figure(s), any scale. Sponsored by Dan Ackerman.

Awarded to Frank Fernandez for "Contess Karnstein"

 

 

American Colonial Heritage Award

Best figure(s) representing the American Colonial experience, 1607-1774. Sponsored by Brad and Donna Pruden.

Awarded to James Cox for "Officer, 105th Highlanders, 1760"

 

 

 

 

Atlanta Club 2007 Project Award

Best entry of the Atlanta Club Project from the preceeding year. Sponsored by Atlanta Miniature Figure Society.

Awarded to Pete Garrison for "Rough Rider"

 

 

Best Collection Award

Best collection of acquired figures; primarily an award for collectors. Sponsored by AMFS.

Awarded to Lloyd Passaume for "Entire Collection"

 

 

 

 

MANUFACTURERS AWARDS

 

 

Michael Roberts, Ltd., Award

A gift certificate for the best Michael Roberts, Ltd., figure(s). Sponsored by Michael Roberts, Ltd.

Awarded to Mark McGinnis for "7th Cavalry Regiment, Ga"

 

 

Verlinden Productions Award

Best Verlinden figure/bust, any scale, foot or mounted. Sponsored by Verlinden Productions.

Awarded to Robb Stewart for "Hunting, US Special Ops, Afganistan"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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