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2005 – Susan Gomberg

Robert M. Ingraham Award

Nomination letter: The Ingraham Award recognizes those who have volunteered unselfishly to help the AKA and to promote kiting in general. Our nominee has done all that and more. For who has given more of their time, energy, creativity, advice, and effort to the...

2005 – Pete Dolphin

Steve Edeiken Award

Nomination letter: We are writing to nominate for the Edeiken Award, AKAs consummate showman. That showman is Pete Dolphin. A showmans reputation is more than simply a resume of accomplishments. A resume would detail that he had designed award winning freestyle...
2005 – Ocean City, MD

2005 – Ocean City, MD

Past Conventions & Results

28th Annual American Kitefliers Association Annual Convention and Grand Nationals Ocean City, MD [hr] Sport Kite Novice Individual Ballet Judges: Jerry M Cannon, Scott A Weider, Patty Tinkham, Ulysses Villanueva, Mike Gillard 1 Richard Mervine 69.133 2 David Smith...