Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces 2006 Award Winners IRVINE, Calif. – Each year, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation acknowledges outstanding achievement and excellence in rider education and training, honoring agencies, organizations, programs, dealers, the media and individuals who enhance motorcyclist safety. “The awards are our way of providing recognition and a thank you to those dedicated, hard-working and often unsung champions of rider education and training,” said Tim Buche, MSF president. “Whether the award recognizes an individual or an organization, behind it all you’ll find people devoted to the common goal of motorcyclist safety.” The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Awards for 2006: Award of Excellence David Surgenor, PA Outstanding State Program – Category III Texas Department of Public Safety Outstanding State Program – Category IV Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program Outstanding RiderCoach Trainers Carl D. Bennett, FL Robert Frank, CO Outstanding RiderCoaches James D. Baker, AL Brian R. Butler, FL Gary Harriman, IN Timothy W. Imel, RAF Lakenheath, England James W. Jensen, SD Joseph K. Petersdorff, GA Richard W. Randolph, AL David D. Reel, IA Steven W. Ridenhour, MO Jon L. Rossi, FL Steven E. Staples, TN Lloyd Vanover, AR Outstanding DirtBike School Coach Trainer Kevin L. Frantum, CA Outstanding RERP Sponsors Community College of Southern Nevada Virginia Western Community College Florida Motorcycle Training of Lake County, Inc. Outstanding Dealers/Retailers John’s Honda, AR Wild West Motorsports, AZ Yamaha of San Antonio, TX Ehlerding Motorsports, IN Yeagers Cycle Sales, MO Outstanding State Licensing Program ABATE of Indiana, Inc. Outstanding Licensing Examiners Craig A. Houston, IN Brian Scott Barker, IN Outstanding Military Branch The United States Air Force Outstanding Military Bases MCB Hawaii Warner-Robins AFB, GA MacDill AFB, FL Outstanding Motorcycle Safety Support Don Gomo, NY Becky Madigan, Deaf Community Services, IN Dennis Morey, HI Stanley Skipworth, AL Heidi Heckman & Anne Frazier – Mohave Community College, AZ Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Street Bikers United Hawaii Outstanding Motorcycle Clubs Motor City HOG Chapter #2368, MI Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association Outstanding Media Award Dave Kunz, KABC TV, CA Penny Thornton – The Sentinel Record, AR Bud Yoakum & Leslie Norem – Mission Critical Media, TX Outstanding Press Award The United States Air Force Safety Center, NM A multi-disciplinary evaluation committee composed of experienced professionals in the motorcycle safety field selected the award winners from nominations received from the training community. The committee of eight included three MSF staff members and four state administrators – none from motorcyclist-funded, state-operated programs administered under contract by the MSF – and represented the collective experience of four RiderCoach Trainers and two RiderCoaches as well. “The MSF is honored to provide a forum for peer review when it comes time to acknowledge those in the training community who give of their time and energy to enhance safety for riders,” said Buche. Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set internationally recognized standards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For RiderCourseSM locations, call 800.446.9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org.