Awards

In 1990, the Tri-State Seminar Executive Committee recognized the extraordinary service of Charles E. (Chuck) Ohr. The first Outstanding Service Award was an engraved glass plate, mounted with a brass plaque. As the first recipient, Chuck became the Awards Committee Chair. The Committee quickly added a second award, "Employer Appreciation", an engraved plaque reading: "In Recognition For Your Continuous, Outstanding And Generous Support Providing Resources Which Have Contributed To The Continued Success Of The Tri-State Seminar On-the-River..." The Seminar also awards the out-going Executive Committee Chair with a gavel plaque at the Annual Awards Banquet.

In 1994, the Big Bend Canoe Club was created, inducting six Navigators. The BBCC is led by the Stroke, Chuck Ohr. Membership in the BBCC has grown slowly, since it requires extraordinary service to the Tri-State Seminar just to be nominated. The badge of a Navigator is a gold paddle (dubbed the 'ohr'). Getting paddled by a crew of navigators is an emotional moment for a Tri-State volunteer.

The following is the Tri-State Seminar's 'Honor Roll', listing the Award, year, recipient, and involvement.