Award Winners

The Frank Smith Award is given to the person who has done the most for the visually impaired in the tri-state region. 

The H. Smith Shumway Award is given to the person who has done the most for the Chapter. 

Please vote now for our 2025 award winners. To vote contact Michelle Cross- mcross@msdb.k12.mt.us

2025

Frank Smith Award-

H. Smith Schumway Award-

Community Partner Award-

2023

Frank Smith Award-Leslie Betchel-Van Orman

H. Smith Schumway Award-Brian Darcy

Community Partner Award-Jeff Reichmann, Courageous Kids (Idaho)

2021

Frank Smith Award-Carol Clayton-Bye

H. Smith Schumway Award-Amy Tangen

Community Partner Award-Montana Lions Club

2019

Frank Smith Award-Tina Johnson

H. Smith Schumway Award-Sharon Woods

Community Partner Award-John Dubay, Strategic Contact Solutions

2017

Frank Smith Award-Christie Briggs

H. Smith Schumway Award-Mary Rich-Williams

2015

Frank Smith Award-Becky Monroe

H. Smith Schumway Award-Kerri Norick

2013

Frank Smith Award-Kay Stevens

H. Smith Schumway Award-Mary Rich-Williams

2011

Frank Smith Award-Nancy Getten

H. Smith Schumway Award-Leslie Bechtel-Van Orman

2009

Frank Smith Award-Aulee Schaefer

H. Smith Schumway Award-Patrick Joyce

2007

Frank Smith Award-Jerry Baker

H. Smith Schumway Award-Ken McCulloch

2006

Frank Smith Award-Charlie Haderlie

H. Smith Schumway Award-Monica Sayler

2004

Frank Smith Award-Marilee Gross

H. Smith Schumway Award-Michael Graham

2002

Frank Smith Award-Larry Streeter

H. Smith Schumway Award-Gerry Niedermaier

2000

Frank Smith Award-Cheryl Tapp

H. Smith Schumway Award-Fred J. Bischoff

1998

Frank Smith Award-Dana Ard

H. Smith Schumway Award-John Zimbelman

1996

Frank Smith Award-Pat Domme

H. Smith Schumway Award-Louise Becker

1994

Frank Smith Award-George Kerscher

H. Smith Schumway Award-Ken McCulloch

1992

Frank Smith Award-Marilee Gross

H. Smith Schumway Award-Jerry Baker

1990

Frank Smith Award-Lelia Proctor

H. Smith Schumway Award-Ron Darcy