The George Cooper Foundation Staff Awards were established to honor George A. Cooper,

who devoted much of his life to making Camp Eberhart one of the best YMCA camps in America.

COLE DAVIS AWARD
for Outstanding Permanent Staff Member
(year-round)
The recipient of the Cole Davis Award demonstrates an unending commitment to the YMCA values and the mission of Camp Eberhart.

2007 Amy Schlappi
2006 Amy Schlappi
2005 Bob Kolbe & Amy Schlappi
2004 Amy Schlappi & Victoria Cook
2003 Jon Deveaux
2002 Machelle Painter
2001 Cate Byers
2000 Cate Byers

JUDGE ROBERT A. GRANT AWARD
for dedication to Community and Environment

The recipient of the Judge Robert A. Grant Award must demonstrate community involvement, care for others and the environment and the camp at large.

2007 Ashley Troth
2006 Johnny Ray Elsner

2005 Mandy Highfield & Ashley Dueringer

2004 Genevieve Sullivan
2003 Kari Obenour
2002 Genevieve Sullivan

2001 Pete Brown
2000 Sara Silver

FRANK CHELEY AWARD
for Outstanding Summer Administrative Staff Member

The recipient of the Frank Cheley Award must show excellence in administration of the Summer program and demonstrate the abilities and actions of a leader in every light. Must demonstrate personal dedication to the four core values of the YMCA (caring, respect, responsibility, honesty), excellence in leadership, dedication to the mission of Camp Eberhart, enthusiasm with campers and staff alike. Must uphold the values and principles of an Eberhart employee.

2007 Louis Seaman
2006 Louis Seaman
2005 Nick Mohnke

2004 Nick Mohnke
2003 Mike Godwin
2002 Mike Godwin
2001 Sara Silver

2000 Kevin Byers

DENNIS STARK AWARD
for Outstanding Summer Program Staff

The recipient of the Dennis Stark Award must demonstrate excellence within the program aspects of an Eberhart summer. Contributions to the entire Summer program as a whole including evening programs, health and safety and program development.

2007 Scott Ryan
2006 Eli Canfield
2005 Jacob Wolff

2004 Alan Coxhead
2003 Trina Young & Nick Rocchio
2002 Trina Young

2001 Kevin Byers

KAL WAXMAN AWARD
for Outstanding Summer Cabin Staff

The recipient of the Kal Waxman Award must demonstrate qualities desirable of a YMCA Camp Eberhart role model by promoting the self esteem and character development of children. Must also show caring, respect, responsibly and honesty in all areas as well as being an all-around great counselor and role model to campers and peers alike.

2007 Alex Seminary & Maggie Kirles
2006 Chris Jones
2005 Louis Seaman

2004 Danielle Konstantine
2003 Brian Roduck
2002 Todd Gonzales

2001 Alison Levy

GEORGE COOPER AWARD
for Outstanding Summer Male Senior Counselor

The recipient of the George Cooper Award must demonstrate outstanding commitment to campers and to his peers. Additionally, he must show personal commitment to the four core values of the YMCA (caring, respect, responsibility, honesty) as well as uphold the traditions and principles desirable of an Eberhart employee and be an inspiration to fellow staff and campers. This senior counselor knows the importance of his role and lives up to high standards in all aspects of his life and work at Camp Eberhart.

2007 Phil Helmsley
2006 Joel Heseman
2005 Cal Ruderman

2004 Louis Seaman
2003 Todd Gonzales
2002 EJ Elgin

2001 John Northrup

ELSA COOPER AWARD
for Outstanding Summer Female Senior Counselor

The recipient of the Elsa Cooper Award must demonstrate outstanding commitment to campers and to her peers. Additionally, she must show personal commitment to the four core values of the YMCA (caring, respect, responsibility, honesty) as well as uphold the traditions and principles desirable of an Eberhart employee and be an inspiration to fellow staff and campers. This senior counselor knows the importance of her role and lives up to high standards in all aspects of her life and work at Camp Eberhart.

2007 Amy Head
2006 Emmy Goodall
2005 Sarah Foley

2004 Megan Osberger
2003 Kristy Dea
2002 Lindsey Guidrey

2001 Lucy Francis

HARRIS EBERHART AWARD
for Outstanding Summer Junior Counselor

The recipient of the Harris Eberhart Award must demonstrate growth and maturity in program, cabin, and counseling skills. He or she must always be accepting of all campers, co-workers, and duties, as well as exhibit capability as an important part of the Eberhart family. Additionally, the recipient must continually lead and share his or her knowledge to teach others.

2007 Aaron Lesser
2006 Maggie Kirles & Tyler Wolf
2005 Amy Head

2004 Cal Ruderman
2003 Megan Osberger
2002 Maureen Harter

2001 Genevieve Sullivan


George Cooper Alumni Association Award Winners:
Awarded by the Alumni Association for service to camp both monetarily and/or through their help on a day to day basis.

2007: Cole Davis, Jeannie Davis, Pete Fournier
2006: Brice Emanuel, Rick Doolittle, Nancy Oare Butler, Ernie Oare, Carol and Robbie Oare

 
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