Reno, Nevada - Safari Club International is pleased to announce a highly successful 38th Annual Hunters' Convention in Reno, NV. The 2010 Convention ranks as the second highest revenue generating Convention ever with nearly 20,000 attendees. In a tough economy, this signifies the strong commitment of SCI's Reno-Sparks partners, along with the exhibitors, vendors, outfitters and SCI members who help to raise the funds to continue SCI's mission of being First for Hunters.
Highlights from the week included over 1,100 exhibiting companies leasing over 2,000 booth spaces, a SCI-PAC luncheon with keynote speaker Liz Cheney, the second annual Diplomat's Reception with government officials and representatives from central Asia, Africa, Canada, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States and the Convention's keynote speech from Former President George W. Bush.
Safari Club International (SCI) is also pleased to announce the full list of award recipients at the 38th Annual Hunters' Convention. Award winners include members and chapters who display a strong commitment to and have made great contributions to the sport of hunting, displayed a dedication to the conservation of wildlife, have a history of service to the global hunting community and are committed to SCI's programs and mission statement to be First for Hunters.
Individual Award Recipients:
Hall of Fame Award - Alfred "Skip" Donau
International Hunter Award - Dr. Lawrence Rudolph
CJ McElroy Award - John Banovich
Diana Award - Charlotte Peyerk
Young Hunter Award - Brian Reiger
Young Hunter Award - Caroline Pruitt
World Hunting Ring Award - David Tuttle
World Hunting Ring Award - Page Mays
World Hunting Ring Award - Thomas J. Hammond
World Hunting Ring Award - Marc Hanson
World Hunting Ring Award - Arthur R. Dubs
World Hunting Ring Award - Walter F Broich II
World Hunting Ring Award - Van C. Bethancourt
World Hunting Ring Award - Matt War
World Hunting Ring Award - Leon Munyan
Professional Hunter International Award - Eduardo De Araoz
Professional Hunter Award - Eric Mikkelson
Pathfinder Award - Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Stube
Pathfinder Award - Ed Mays
Chapter Award Recipients:
Top Gun Award - Flint Regional Chapter
Diamond Conservation Award - Michigan Chapter
Chapter of the Year - 25-50 Members - Yampa Valley Chapter
51-100 Members - Chattanooga Area Chapter
101-250 Members - San Francisco Bay Chapter
251 or More Members - Lake Superior Chapter
International Chapter - Central Hungarian Chapter
Rookie Chapter - Texas Hill Country Chapter
Membership Growth - SE Michigan Bowhunters Chapter (460 New Members)
All of these awards were conferred upon the recipients this week during the 38th Annual Hunters' Convention in Reno, Nevada. SCI's Convention is the most dynamic and diverse hunting show today with over 650,000 square feet of exhibit space, dozens of informational and educational seminars, and the opportunity for thousands of SCI members to come together. SCI has already started planning again for the 2011 Convention that will be held again in Reno, Nevada on Jan. 26-29.
Contact: Nelson Freeman media@safariclub.org
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SCI-First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI's approximately 190 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 18 other countries. SCI's proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org or Call (520) 620-1220 for more information.
