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 Shirley Huffman.  She has been a volunteer for 14 years and is currently the Chair of the Will Call committee.  Shirley always has a smile, is dedicated, personable and loves that the tournament raises so much money for charities in Northeast Ohio.  She is also on the Board of Trustees of Northern Ohio Golf Charities.  Congratulations Shirley!

Download Nomination Form