Volunteer Recognition: David H. Franklin Award

Each year during the tournament, volunteers are asked to nominate someone who exemplifies the true and selfless meaning of being a volunteer. This highly respected award is named for David H. Franklin, a long-time volunteer who worked at the tournament for 25 years before losing his battle with cancer.

As the tournament draws to a close, a committee selects a recipient from those nominated based on the following criteria:

• Has been a volunteer with the tournament for at least five years.
• Has shown personal dedication and commitment to making the tournament successful.
• Always responded to what was required, regardless of how mundane the task.
• Has been unselfish in her/his efforts, thinking more about making the tournament successful than receiving individual recognition.

The award recipient is announced at the Volunteer Breakfast held on Saturday of tournament week.

This year our very deserving recipient of the Franklin Award is Kevin Harris.  He has been a volunteer for 23 years and is currently the Vice Chair of Operations but has worked in course maintenance, marshalling, security and scoring.  Kevin is usually the first man in every morning and the last one to leave in the evening.  He works year-round to ensure the success of the tournament and does anything that is asked of him with a smile.  He is currently the President of the The First Tee of Akron and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Northern Ohio Golf Charities.  Congratulations Kevin on this well-deserved recognition!

Download Nomination Form