Gordon Eastman Grass Roots Award

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The late Gordon Eastman of "Eastman's Outdoor World" created the "Grass Roots Award" to be presented at WSF’s annual Sheep Show® Convention. His intention was to honor the hard-working members of our Chapters and Affiliates that get almost no recognition for their unending work toward the existence of North American wild sheep. Please send only one nomination per Chapter.

Sue Steffy of the Eastern WSF Chapter was the recipient of the 2025 Award. This award was given posthumously. Her plaque reads:

THE GORDON EASTMAN GRASS ROOTS AWARD
Presented to SUE STEFFY 
The Wild Sheep Foundation and the Eastern Chapter are honored to present this posthumous award to Sue Steffy. Through her tireless support, Sue allowed our organizations to reach new heights. Through her voice and written word, Sue's impact will be felt in perpetuity.

 
The following criteria are necessary to qualify your candidate for this award:

1. Individual’s name, address, phone number and a picture.
2. Name of organization submitting nomination.
3. Keep in mind that the "Grass Roots Award" is just that, a person who is not recognized by fame or fortune, but by sincere hard work dedicated to his/her Chapter or Affiliate.
4. All requested information can be emailed to Julie Tripp, WSF Awards & Publications Director.
5. Must be submitted by November 1st.
6. All resumes will be reviewed by the WSF Board of Directors.

COMPLETE LIST OF RECIPIENTS
2025 - Sue Steffy (posthumously) - Eastern WSF
2024 - Mike Borel - CA WSF
2023 - Brian Solan - MT WSF
2022 - Lee Howard - UT
2020 - Dean & Dianne DiJenno - WY
2019 - Sandra Fields - FL
2018 - Darren Cooney - AB
2017 - David Alexander Marsh - BC
2016 - Clint Bentley - NV
2015 - Rocky & Tommy Best - CO
2014 - Ann Kulp (Eastern)
2013 - Steve Kellers - NV
2012 - George Houston - OR
2012 - Andy Stinson - NV
2011 - Mel Belding - NV
2011 - Dale Gaugler - PA
2011 - George Kerr - CA
2010 - David & Theresa Wetzel
2010 - Gary Thomas
2010 - Larry Jacobs
2010 - Lloyd Oldenburg
2009 - Pat Long
2008 - Jerry Walters
2007 - Chuck Woosley
2006 - Jim Weatherly
2005 - Brenton Scott
2003 - Tommy Caruthers
2001 - Garfield Thomas
2000 - Don Peay
1999 -  Bill Louderback
1998 - Oscar Carlson
1997 - Bill Hook
1996 - Leon & Lavelle Lesicka
1995 - John & Jane Babler
1994 - Pat & Gene Holloway
1993 - Ron Ball
1992 - Richard Mitchell
1991 - Bill Leech
1990 - Dean Bowdin
1989 - Tom Brown
1988 - Ed Pribyl