Annette Burgin, Diane Peeks, and Phyllis Thompson approached the podium and took over the announcement of the judge’s award.  I was totally taken by surprise to be chosen for this annual award.  It is a great honor to be recognized by my peers and humbling to be listed with the other recipients of this award.  To receive this award for something that you enjoy so much is the pinnacle of a long career.  Thank you for the honor.

Mary Ann Wallace

The Alabama NAWGJ Board had their own vote this year.  We all got together and voted for the recipient of the Outstanding Judge award to go to Mary Ann. Below is her response to the outstanding judges award.

At the State Awards Banquet this past month I was preparing to announce the winner of the Outstanding Judge Award for 2006.  To my surprise the Alabama NAWGJ Board members Amy Arnts,

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JUDGES RETREAT

JUDGES RETREAT:  Judges Optional Retreat will be July 22 & 23 in Birmingham at the home of Annette Burgin.   Marian Dykes will be the clinician.  All Alabama Judges are invited to attend this clinic free of charge.  Meals will be provided (Sat. breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sun breakfast).  There are a lot of judges in the Birmingham area so bring your sleeping bag and we will find you a place to sleep.  All information will be for level

SURPRISES ARE SO MUCH FUN!!!

THIS YEARS OUTSTANDING JUDGE AWARD WAS GIVEN TO

MARY ANN WALLACE!

TOM KOLL CLINIC

James Linderholm is hosting a Tom Koll Clinic.  The clinic is designated as a learning experience for gymnast and coaches.  James has offered for the judges to attend free of charge if they will help where needed.  Contact Mary Ann if interested. 

CONGRATULATIONS

SHERYL DUNDAS

A great congratulations to Sheryl Dundas on receiving her International Brevet Rating.  This is a great honor for Sheryl and The State of Alabama.  Sheryl worked very hard to obtain this rating and we are extremely proud of her accomplishments.

10 but lower level judges are invited with someone assigned to help you with scoring.  Please contact Mary Ann Wallace by July 17 to reserve your spot.