Award Recipients 2014-15

Award Recipients 2014-15

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The Stanley Ashbrook CupRichard F. Winter
The Stanley B. Ashbrook Cup is awarded to authors of articles, books, or other studies concerning United States postal history from the Colonial Period to 1894.

This year it is presented to Richard F. Winter for his two-part Chronicle Article “United States-Russia Mail: 1840-1875” (Chronicle 241 and 242).

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The Carroll Chase CupHarry K. Charles
The Dr. Carroll Chase Cup is awarded to authors of articles, books, or other studies concerning United States stamps issued prior to 1894 including postmaster’s provisionals, locals, carriers, and back-of-the book material.

The winner is Harry K. Charles for his book “Postage Due: United States Postage Due Essays, Proofs and Specimens.”

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The Tracy Simpson CupJeffrey M. Forster
The Tracy Simpson Cup is awarded for outstanding service to the Society.

This year is awarded to Jeffrey M. Forster for the many roles he has taken on behalf of the Society: Society lawyer, Regional Vice President; Director; and his noteworthy outreach efforts, including presentations and organizing WestPex lectures from some of philately’s luminaries over the last 34 years.

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The Susan M. McDonald AwardDavid Zlowe
The Susan M. McDonald award is bestowed annually by the Section Editors of the Chronicle of the U.S. Classic Postal Issues and recognizes articles about United States classic postal history published in a given Chronicle volume.

This year it is awarded to David Zlowe for his article “Evolution of the Types of the 1851 1¢ Stamp.”

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Distinguished PhilatelistFred Gregory
The Distinguished Philatelist Award is bestowed for exceptionally meritorious service to U.S. philately through published research, award-winning collections, active participation in the organization and promotion of philatelic exhibitions and sustained administrative service to the national or international organizations which further United States philately.

This year we are very pleased to award Fred Gregory as a Distinguished Philatelist for his exceptional contributions to philately.

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