The first N2 Regional Service Awards were announced at the Reno Houseparty in 1998. In 2000 the tradition was revived as the Regional Hall of Fame, and the recipients are listed here. Awards were previously presented in just three categories however, in 2002 a new category, the Helping Hands, was added and in 2004, the Rising Star Award was added.
Club of The Year - Awarded to the Club that best exemplifies the spirit of "only through sharing..." It may be a club that is still going strong after 20 years, or one that exhibits fequently at special events or even one that has made a charitable contribution of time or money during the last year or so.
Youth Mentor - An individual (or more) that has been involved in teaching children and youth beyond the call of duty in order to promote miniatures.
N2 Hall of Fame - Given to those individuals who have shown commitment and dedication to the sharing and promotion of miniatures and to Region N2 year after year.
Rising Star - Awarded to a person or persons who have shown an extraordinary talent in miniature making and demonstrated great efforts to shre their talents with others. Recipient may not be a recognized artisan in another artist guild, such as IGMA, etc.
Helping Hands - Up to five members will be recognized for this award. Awarded to people who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty for N2. These are the people who volunteer for State Day committees, Houseparty committees, never miss a meeting or a deadline, who serve as club officers, and so forth.
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Ethel Anderson
Norma Buck
Helen Johnson
Mel Profio
Barbara Taplin
Debbie Young
- Club of The Year -
Mini Dreamers of Pinole
- Youth Mentor -
Phyllis Jones
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Virginia Hecox
Elaine Falkner
- Club of The Year -
Redwood Empire Mini-Acs
- Youth Mentor -
Annie Hedman
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Donna Bahls - Sacramento
Lynn Hamel - Rancho Murietta
Marge Peila - Santa Rosa
Ken Stanford - San Francisco
- Club of The Year -
(Co - Winners)
South Bay Munchkins
The General Store Club
- Helping Hands -
Barbara Fairbanks
Judy Andre
Helen Johnson
Kayanne Yung
Ann Walker
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Sally Dohrman - (Posthumously)
Laurel Gross - Nevada City
- Club of The Year -
May Day Minis - Sacramento
- Helping Hands -
(Because this was the first year of this award,
more people were recognized than is normal)
Dena Avila
Donna Bahls
Trish Billard
Carol Blake
Arlynn Buder
Wini Buss
Karen Cary
Lagena Chrisman
Jeanne Christoferson
Frank Davis
Sylvia Davis
Donna Entrican
Barbara Fairbanks
Joan Ercolini
Lynn Hamel
Phyllis Hedman
Barbara Jones
Betty Lindvig
Lisa Panken
Marge Peila
Pauline Pire
Suzanne Rogers
Karen Sandvick
Joanne Schaefer
Pat Townsend
Diane Walter
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Barbara Fairbanks - Fresno
Suzanne Rogers - Fairfield
Pat Carter - Eureka
Kayanne Yung - Fresno
- Club of The Year -
Mini Wizards
-Youth Mentors -
Trish Ballard
Phyllis Hedman
- Rising Stars -
(New Artisan Recognition Award)
Carolyn Walden
Nancy Wantiez
- Helping Hands -
Kim Walter
Jerry Spradlin
Janet Smith
Linda VanBuskirk
Glendon Davis
Kaylene Thurston
Tricia Weber
Janet Oliver
Denise Sanders
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Carol Blake - Sacramento
Jeff Packard - Nevada City
Velma Springer - Sacramento
- Club of The Year -
Redwood Small World
-Youth Mentors -
Ruth Heisch
Diane Piziali
- Rising Star -
Ellie Lightfoot
- Helping Hands -
Carol Carton
Laurel Gross
Ruth Mazur
K. C. Ragland
Mavis Wictum
Debbie Young
- Hall Of Fame Inductees -
Wini Buss - Kensington
Mary Fish - Pleasanton
Diane Walter - San Pablo
- Club of The Year -
Gold Country Miniature Society
-Youth Mentors -
Mary Ann VanBuskirk
Linda VanBuskirk
- Rising Stars -
Dawn Cecil
Lynn Dirga
- Helping Hands -
Jack McLean
Margaret Gordus
Patti Hong
Kay Loudon
Barbara Taplin
Pat Atkinson (Posthumously)
- Hall of Fame Inductees -
Barbara Jones
Robin Rose
- Club of The Year -
Our Little Mini Club of Chico/Paradise
Regional Ambassador
Robin Rose
Regional Ambassador
Barbara Jones
Regional Ambassador
Velma Springer
Regional Ambassador
Helen Johnson
Regional Ambassador
Barbara Thornton-Hill
Barbara Also Received the President's Award
Regional Ambassador
Joan McLean
Regional Ambassador
In 2002 the Regional Ambassador Award was established by the NAME Board of Trustees. This award is chosen by the Regional Coordinator and State Reps to honor a member of the region who has been significcant in promoting NAME and the miniature hobby wihtin their region. ANy member may nominate another member for the Regional Ambassador. The nominee should exemplify the motto "Only through sharing" and should be an outspoken advocate for NAME.
All of the Regional Ambassador Awards are presented at the NAME National Convention each year, and one recipient is chosen from among the others to receive the President's Award. The President's Award is given to the Regional Ambassador that the President of the Board and Committee have determined to have made the most significant contribution to NAME through promotion and advocacy.
