2010
International Educator of the Year

Wing Ding 32 which was held in Des Moines,
Iowa was the setting for the awarding of the International Rider
Education Merit Awards. Additionally, the Rider Educator of the
Year was presented to the top Educator in the association which
includes all of the North Continent, New Zealand, England,
Denmark, Puerto Rico, and Israel.
Nominations were submitted by those having
knowledge of the efforts of these fine Educators, stating why
they should be considered for the prestigious award.
The number of nominations far exceeded the
awards to be presented, and the International Rider Education
Staff was asked to choose the final nominees.
At the Masters Breakfast held at Wing Ding,
there were 4 Merit Awards presented for Medic First and 4 for
Motorist Awareness. Following the presentation of those awards,
the International Staff awarded 15 Rider Education Merit Awards
to Educators from across the world.
In a unanimous selection, the winner of the
2009-2010 Rider Educator of Year award was presented to West
Virginia Senior District Educator, Don Henrey.
Don Henrey has taken the Rider Education
program in West Virginia to new heights in his effort to bring
educational opportunities to the members. Don has become a
certified Rider Coach in both the ARC and TRC, filling a
tremendous need within the Region.
He has traveled at his own expense to
attend training in Ohio as well as volunteering to assist
teaching Rider courses within the Region at the Virginia
Convention.
His interest in Medic First along with the
other outstanding Instructors has led West Virginia to now
possess one of the most productive Medic First programs in the
Region.
It is through hardwork, and a team attitude
that Don along with the other fine Officers of West Virginia
have built a solid foundation for Rider Education within West
Virginia.
Congratulations to Don Henrey, and also to
his lovely wife, Charlotte who has been there for Don and the
members through it all.
Gene & Betty Knutson
International Directors, Rider Education
GWRRA
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