3331 137 #1 July 31, 2008 Judy Celaya, Mike Lewis, and Chris Gay have each been selected by USPA’s Board of Directors to receive the 2007 USPA Gold Medal for Meritorious Service. The award was created in 1997 "to honor outstanding Americans who, by their efforts over a period of years, have made significant contributions to the skydiving community."” Since then, 14 people have been so honored. Celaya was cited for "almost three decades of dedicated contributions to the worldwide skydiving community as a national and international competition judge, judge course director and ambassador of the sport." Lewis was described as "one of CRW’s original pioneers [who] has been an integral part of every aspect of the discipline’s development including safety, equipment, training, competition and organizing the 100-way world record." Gay’s nomination highlighted how his "innovations have redefined the discipline of canopy formation. He’s made the USA the dominant force in international competitions, improved safety and was instrumental in the 100-way world record organization." Each will be presented with a struck medal at a date and location yet to be determined.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #2 August 2, 2008 That's good. Judy has been tireless in supporting competition and the sport in general and it's about time she was recognized. But, she better keep that medal locked up or it and Bob will be off to the pawn shop . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
