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2003 MSF Award Winners

Since 1977 the MSF has been acknowledging the efforts of groups, organizations, and individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in promoting motorcycle safety.  This year the awards committee has selected 31 winners to receive the following prestigious MSF awards for their accomplishments during 2003.  Our helmets are off to all the nominees and award winners.  Congratulations on a job well done!

Award of Excellence
William H. Cosby, Traffic & Recreation Safety, U.S Marine Corps

Outstanding State Program Category I
Currently under review

Outstanding State Program Category II
No submissions

Outstanding State Program Category III
Texas – Motorcycle Safety Unit

Outstanding State Category IV
Pennsylvania – PennDOT’s Motorcycle Safety Program 

Outstanding RiderCoach Trainer/Dirtbike School Trainer
Dr. Dan Petterson – Michigan
Conway “Bud” Southard – Iowa

Outstanding RiderCoach/DBS Coach
William (Bill) R. Reik – Wisconsin
Bernard (Ben) C. Rump – Maine
Scott E. Pearce – MCAS Yuma, Arizona
Carl Crimbring – Washington
Larry Banister – Montana
Ronald G. Young – West Virginia
Mark Wishart – South Carolina
Michael R. Otto – Japan
Steve Pyatte – Indiana
Victor Moss – Nevada

Outstanding Community Training Sponsor
ABATE of Indiana, Inc. – Indiana

Outstanding Dealer/Retailer
Wild West Motorsports – Arizona
Yellowstone Harley-Davidson – Montana
Bliss Cycle Sales – Montana
Harley-Davidson Central – Nebraska
S & S Powersports – Indiana
Jim’s Harley Davidson – Arizona

Outstanding Licensing Examiner
No submissions

Outstanding Military Base
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma – Arizona
Luke AFB – Arizona

Outstanding Military Branch
Fort Leonard Wood – US Army

Outstanding Motorcycle Club or Event
Motorcycle Racing Innovations Club at San Jose State University

Outstanding Motorcycle Safety Support
Mavis Robinson – Program Coordinator, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, New Hampshire
Washington High School – Washington, Indiana

Posthumous Award
Sherri Glover – Tennessee (Award granted to Sherri’s father, Stephen L. Glover)

Ridercourse Promotion Award (Honorary)
Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program

Outstanding Media or Entertainment Award
No submissions

Outstanding Enthusiast Press
Friction Zone Magazine – California
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About MSF: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a national, not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.

Mission Statement: To make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by ensuring access to lifelong quality education and training for current and prospective riders, and by advocating a safer riding environment.

Vision: The MSF is an internationally recognized not-for-profit foundation, supported by motorcycle manufacturers, that provides leadership to the motorcycle safety community through its expertise, tools, and partnerships.
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