2009 Bob Warnicke Scholarship Winners

The 2009 Bob Warnicke Scholarship winners were announced during the Sunday session of Competition Congress, February 21. The scholarship committee received 25 applications this year, the most in the history of the program. In response to the increased participation, the committee decided to increase the total scholarships disbursed to ten from the previous eight.

The increase in participating tracks allowed the committee to give a record $22,000 to NBL BMXers and aspiring students this year. They are as follows:

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Donna Snow, Florida – $5000

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Courtney Applewhite, North Carolina – $4000

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Crystal Kalogris, Indiana – $3000

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Weston Pope, Indiana – $2000

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Corey Zell, Pennsylvania – $1800

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Dan Smith, New Jersey – $1600

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Alyssa Bailey, Illinois – $1400

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Shelby Thompson, Pennsylvania – $1200

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Maurice Horton, California – $1000

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Charles Cassaro, Florida – $1000

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About the Bob Warnicke Scholarship:

The Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1995 to honor the memory of the National Bicycle League’s late vice president. Bob passed away Nov. 16, 1994, at the young age of 48 years old. Bob played a very active role in NBL BMX for 10 years and was well known for his leadership role and for his many efforts in promoting the sport.

He became a licensed cruiser rider at the age of 39. In 1985, he also became an NBL track representative. Bob served as a district commissioner in 1986 and 1988, and held the position of treasurer in 1987. From 1989 to 1992, he was the New Jersey state commissioner. Bob joined the NBL’s Board of Directors as a member-at-large in 1992. He was elected vice president the following year. Bob’s many contributions improved the sport and the image of the NBL throughout the years.

He will best be remembered for his instrumental role in bringing NBL BMX to millions of viewers through the airing of the “Road to Glory Series” on ESPN2 and ESPN. His accomplishments in television promotion resulted in his being named the NBL’s Volunteer of the Year at Competition Congress in 1994.

More than anything else, Bob was a person who cared deeply about the NBL and the sport of BMX. His dedication showed his commitment to the youth who benefited from his efforts. The Scholarship Program preserves Bob Warnicke’s legacy of love by contributing to the futures of deserving NBL members in his name.

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TRACKS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO BOB WARNICKE:

The NBL/Bob Warnicke Scholarship Fund Committee would like to thank all those who helped raise $21,933 for the Scholarships awarded at 2010 Competition Congress. Below are the organizations/individuals who donated towards the Scholarship Fund. We would also like to thank all those who helped by participating in the raffles held at the Grands.

Akron BMX

Augusta BMX

Backwoods BMX

Bethel Supercross BMX

BMX at Shoreham

C.N.Y. BMX

Can-Am BMX

Cape Coral BMX

Capitol Area BMX

Catamount BMX

Central Jersey BMX

Charlie’s BMX

Charlotte BMX

Columbia BMX

Columbus BMX

Derby City BMX

Detweiller BMX

Drake Well BMX

East Moline BMX

EHT BMX

Estrella Mountain BMX

Falcon BMX

Foothills BMX

Fountain City BMX

G.T.C. BMX

GRBMX

Hagerstown BMX

Hampton Super Track

Heer Park BMX

High Springs BMX

Hire Park/Lake City

Hogin Park BMX

Hunterdon County BMX

Jacksonville BMX

Johnstown BMX

Kingston Point BMX

L. Schiavo City View

Lexington BMX

Livermore BMX

London BMX

Manzanita Park BMX

Middleburg BMX

Midland BMX

Morristown BMX

Music City BMX

Naples BMX

National Bicycle League

Nellis BMX

New Paltz BMX

Northern Michigan BMX

Northern Virginia BMX

Oak Mountain BMX

Okeeheelee BMX

Parks at Chehaw BMX

Poor Farm BMX

Presque Isle BMX

Richfield Park BMX

Richmond BMX

Riverside BMX

Rose City BMX

Rye Air Field BMX

San Ramon BMX

Sandy Ridge BMX

Sarasota BMX

Shady Lane BMX

Shelby Farms BMX

South Park BMX

Southtown’s BMX

Springfield BMX

Tanglewood BMX

T.R.A.C.K. BMX

Tri-City BMX

Trilogy Park BMX

Virgin Regional BMX

VMP-BMX

Wakefield BMX

Waterford Oaks BMX

Waukegan BMX

Westmoreland BMX

White Pine BMX

William L. Davis BMX

Winchester BMX

Woodward Park BMX

X Roads BMX

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