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Platinum Award Winners
Platinum Award

The following individuals have earned the Platinum Award as part of the Presidential Champions program of the President’s Challenge. We congratulate them on their longstanding commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle. Their dedication, determination, and perseverance are admirable and should serve as a role model for others of all ages and abilities.


Winners by Year: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004




Three Time Winners
Name/Nickname City/State (Country) Dates Accomplished
Doyle Tarwater McMurray, PA 08/06/2005, 07/01/2007, 06/15/2009
Two Time Winners
Name/Nickname City/State (Country) Dates Accomplished
Jeffrey C. Gaines Fairfax, VA 04/16/2007 & 12/23/2009
Ray Bawcom Richboro, PA 11/06/2007 & 10/2/2009
Sam Smith Kennewick, WA 12/1/2008 & 1/1/2007
Captain Peter I. Hartsock Laytonsville, MD 2/1/2009 & 8/20/2004
Robert S. Herbst Larchmont, NY 4/18/2009 & 10/23/2006
Rocky Watts Tahlequah, OK 5/11/2009 & 3/13/2009
2010 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State (Country) Date Accomplished
Randy Poulsen Seattle, WA 03/01/2010
Crystal Genter Douglasville, GA 02/28/2010
Steve Cross La Jolla, CA 02/27/2010
Kobe Genter Douglasville, GA 02/26/2010
Alfred Issa Alpharetta, GA 02/24/2010
Randall Huff Storm Lakes, IA 02/21/2010
Karen McLaughlin Jensen Beach, FL 02/09/2010
Sean Wolcoff Crofton, MD 02/04/2010
Randall Watts Garner, KY 01/25/2010
Suzy Bohnert Arlington, VA 01/20/2010
David Gaus Hollister, CA 01/16/2010
William Schneider Baldwin, NY 01/16/2010
Jennifer Roethe Janesville, WI 01/15/2010
Janice Y. Park La Canada, CA 01/09/2010
Dr. Hye Im Ahn, Ph.D. Irvine, CA 01/08/2010
Patricia Penn Granite Bay, CA 01/03/2010
Capt. Robert H. Berger Anchorage, AK 01/04/2010
2009 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State (Country) Date Accomplished
Tom Byrd Chicago, IL 12/31/2009
Lynn Tasman Louisville, KY 12/25/2009
James P. Freeman Whitehall, AR 12/27/2009
James Hilt San Jose, CA 12/14/2009
Daniel Barta Atlanta, GA 12/13/2009
Capt. Alexander Rowe Atlanta, GA 12/13/2009
Wayne McMillan Social Circle, GA 12/13/2009
LCDR Sarah Steinbarger, OD, FAAO Eagle River, AK 12/09/2009
Gregory Gelinas Portland, ME 12/07/2009
Nathan Bond Lodi, CA 11/30/2009
Matthew Newland Rockville, MD 11/27/2009
Grand Master Jung Hwan Ji Fullerton, CA 11/21/2009
Robert Engels Gaithersburg, MD 11/20/2009
Miriam Genna Troy, NY 11/17/2009
Timothy R. Wojan Rockville, MD 11/09/2009
Jeffrey S. Grendysa Canton, MI 11/08/2009
Ron Matusiak Black Hawk, SD 11/04/2009
Gerald J. Balsam, MD Maitland, FL 11/03/2009
Cynthia Rhodes Whitewater, KS 10/31/2009
Peter Ivory Vienna, VA 10/27/2009
Mary Gibbons Portsmouth, VA 10/26/2009
Janet Owens Lebanon, NH 10/26/2009
Gary L. Pomeroy Lawrence, KS 10/25/2009
Frank Ramos Jr. Miami, FL 10/23/2009
Rick Graham Thorton, CO 10/21/2009
Curtis J. Cok Willard, OH 10/18/2009
Gregory J. Bushur Arnold, MO 10/18/2009
James Vook Pocatello, ID 10/17/2009
Mr. I. M. Shim La Canada, CA 10/16/2009
Michael A. Christian Riverside, CA 10/15/2009
Sandra/Sandy Davis Martin, TN 10/15/2009
Captain Mark Delowery Gulph Mills, PA 10/10/2009
Emory Barry Salt Lake City, UT 10/06/2009
Amy Shannon Huntington, MD 10/05/2009
Baron M. Powell Lacey, WA 10/04/2009
Linda H. Bender Waukesha, WI 10/02/2009
Mark Stevens Wenham, MA 10/01/2009
Megan Heiges Lancaster, PA 10/01/2009
April Blake North Bingham, PA 09/27/2009
David A Carlson Madison, WI 09/25/2009
Dale W. Clarke Loveland, CO 09/24/2009
Raymond Gibson Cape May, NJ 09/17/2009
Steven J. Beem Columbus, IN 09/13/2009
Julie Waser Vienna, VA 09/09/2009
Carey Seki Kahului, HI 09/07/2009
Heather Ourada Sheboygan, WI 09/07/2009
Connor Weiss Queen Creek, AZ 09/06/2009
Gretchen M. Sprehe Arlington, VA 09/06/2009
Bill Greer Kalamazoo, MI 09/04/2009
Scott Moyer Duncansville, PA 09/01/2009
Keith Schwartz Rockwall, TX 08/22/2009
Sandra G. Magera Silver Spring, MD 08/21/2009
Rocky Watts Tahlequah, OK 08/15/2009
Emma Boyle Dalton, PA 08/12/2009
Jimmy Gray Macon, GA 08/05/2009
Ola Reeves Roberta, GA 08/05/2009
Peter Fussle Chicago, IL 08/04/2009
Matthew Pitts Westerville, OH 08/03/2009
Scott Harding Dalton Gardens, ID 08/01/2009
Michael Isaiah Martin Macon, GA 07/29/2009
Thomas Blair Wheat Ridge, CO 07/28/2009
Darlene Cannady Glenarden, MD 07/27/2009
Michael J. McLaughlin DDS Salem, OR 07/21/2009
Jihyoi Moon New York, NY 07/17/2009
Terrance F. Kearns Austin, TX 07/13/2009
Michael H. Hryshchyshyn Vienna, VA 07/12/2009
Bruce Aldrich Middletown, RI 07/12/2009
Yang Yun Kim Glendale, CA 07/11/2009
Sung Dong Kim Glendale, CA 07/11/2009
Robert Potter Manhattan, KS 07/11/2009
Lee Loong Chou Phelan, CA 07/09/2009
Grace Hyekyung Kim Los Angeles, CA 07/06/2009
Yeong Zoo Zhou Phelan, CA 07/09/2009
Dae Bann Seo Glendale, CA 07/08/2009
Todd "Warpaw" Browner Buffalo, NY 07/07/2009
Sarah Grimes McKinney, TX 07/07/2009
Bob Flier Topeka, KS 07/04/2009
Job Zhou Phelan, CA 07/01/2009
Mrs. Su Rang Kim Los Angeles, CA 06/30/2009
Song Il Lee Los Angeles, CA 06/30/2009
Mr. Kwang Woong Park Los Angeles, CA 06/21/2009
Tres Kline Fenton, MI 06/30/2009
Jong Pan Park Seoul, Korea 06/26/2009
Dr. Lee W. Chou Phelan, CA 06/26/2009
Dr. Jeremy Choi San Bernardino, CA 06/26/2009
Young Moon Kwon Los Angeles, CA 06/26/2009
Jae Ook Ryu Glendale, CA 06/26/2009
CDR Kathleen M. Edelman Rockville, MD 06/26/2009
Rev. Sung Sun Hong Glendale, CA 06/22/2009
Mr. Chang Hyun Cho La Crescenta, CA 06/20/2009
Jong Hoon Kim Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Rev. Pal Yeon Won Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Mr. Chang Ho Jeon Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Mr. Byung Ho Kim Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Mr. Il Hwan Jo Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Mr. Kyung Tae Kim Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Rev. O Sung Kwon Glendale, CA 06/20/2009
Doyle Tarwater McMurray, PA 06/15/2009
Deb Honeyman Bismarck, ND 06/15/2009
Moo Young Kang San Diego, CA 06/14/2009
Douglas Campbell Odell, IL 06/11/2009
Tom Hippe The Woodlands, TX 06/06/2009
James Massey Sugar Land, TX 06/03/2009
Master Joo Young Ahn San Jose, CA 05/31/2009
Grand Master Paul J. Kim Glendale, CA 05/31/2009
Ailleen M. Izawa Durham, NC 05/27/2009
Timothy Bishop Gamerco, NM 05/22/2009
Alicia Rowan Woodstock, GA 05/18/2009
Greg Hawley Appleton, WI 05/15/2009
Cindy Sorensen Cambridge, CT 05/13/2009
Rocky Watts Tahlequah, OK 05/11/2009
Vicki Sue Merry Cantonment, FL 05/10/2009
Bruce Pringle Bel Air, MD 05/08/2009
Stan Dyer Arvada, CO 05/07/2009
Dr. Tom Brisker Groveport, OH 05/05/2009
Bob Hertel Sheboygan, WI 04/29/2009
Theodore (Ted) Posuniak Fishers, IN (Italy) 04/24/2009
Gregory I. Lott Spanish Fork, UT 04/22/2009
Christopher Bennett Brunswick, GA 04/22/2009
David Ball Grapevine, TX 04/20/2009
Andrew S. Narva Washington, DC 04/19/2009
Robert S. Herbst Larchmont, NY 04/18/2009
Hugh A. Devine Cary, NC 04/17/2009
Beverly Hutson Fletcher, OH 04/14/2009
Dennis Lyons New Boston, MI 04/10/2009
Sharon K. Thoma Blaine, MN 04/10/2009
Don Adams Edmond, OK 04/07/2009
Chelsea Ramos Miami, FL 03/30/2009
Scott Groen Canyon Lake, CA 03/29/2009
George Pringle Sparks, NV 03/27/2009
Jacqueline Lee Austin, TX 03/22/2009
Elise J. Brown Kentwood, MI 03/19/2009
Rocky Watts Tahlequah, OK 03/13/2009
Gregory J. Sanial Laurel, MD 03/12/2009
Patrick McKay Salisbury, MD 03/11/2009
Art W. Siemann Frostburg, MD 03/10/2009
Michelle Crull Huntsville, AL 03/09/2009
Jan Zurcher Federal Way, WA 03/08/2009
Theodore C. Troseth Peoria, AZ 02/28/2009
Stephanie Jones Biloxi, MS 02/26/2009
Michael K. Minor Oviedo, FL 02/21/2009
David W. Waggoner Ames, IA 02/20/2009
Glen W. Keplar, Sr. Golden, CO 02/18/2009
Gary C. Lewis Bowie, MD 02/12/2009
Robert F. Swoboda Pleasant Valley, MO 02/07/2009
Priscilla Foster Post Falls, ID 02/04/2009
Kathy Wallace Elk Ridge, MD 02/04/2009
Jeff Wingate Dallas, TX 02/04/2009
Guntalris Obrams Rockville, MD 02/03/2009
Susan McCarthy Oklahoma City, OK 01/30/2009
Kathy Sweeney Colorado Springs, CO 01/29/2009
Michael Davis Omaha, NE 01/25/2009
Kapser Wolfgang Flensburg, Germany 01/25/2009
Laura Garber Harrisburg, PA 01/24/2009
Jan Spredemann Frankfurt, Germany 01/20/2009
Annamaria Swiger Darlington, MD 01/12/2009
Bob Schallmann Long Beach, CA 01/03/2009
2008 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State Date Accomplished
John Brunner Edmonds, WA 12/31/2008
Alan Mekdara Anaheim Hills, CA 12/30/2008
Beverly Hutson Fletcher, OH 12/23/2008
Wayne J Howell Newtown, CT 12/22/2008
Aaron Tiller Medina, OH 12/21/2008
Craig Nibbe Wayzata, MN 12/21/2008
Wayne H. Butler Estill Springs, TN 12/18/2008
William J. Hemmelgarn Key West, FL 12/16/2008
Roger L. Hamman Dexter, NM 12/15/2008
Terrance E. Benjey Wilmington, NC 12/15/2008
Mark A. Stohlman Santa Rosa, CA 12/13/2008
Robert C. Lloyd Jr. Fort Defiance, AZ 12/12/2008
Thomas W. Weber Williamsville, NY 12/8/2008
John Lesko Manassas, VA 12/8/2008
Sam Smith Kennewick, WA 12/1/2008
John Broadhead Lomita, CA 11/30/2008
Julie Sandberg Mound, MN 11/26/2008
Cindy Smith Gallup, NM 11/22/2008
Craig Wheaton Visalia, CA 11/20/2008
Donald Y. Haigler Harpers Ferry, WV 11/19/2008
John Bartello Newton, IA 11/16/2008
Dave Zimmer Cumming, GA 11/12/2008
Dale R. Kirchner Wauwatosa, WI 11/09/2008
Yvonne Boudreau Denver, CO 11/09/2008
Pam Drapala Yuma, AZ 10/31/2008
Shirleen Gardner Taylorsville, UT 10/31/2008
Jeanne Feldman Brookfield, WI 10/25/2008
Michelle Brooks Tallahassee, FL 10/17/2008
Tate Casey Costa Mesa, CA 10/11/2008
Helen Griffin Lusby, MD 10/09/2008
Phyllis Ore Redding, CA 10/05/2008
Kenny W. Collins Greeneville, TN 10/03/2008
Ralph Leon Phoenix, AZ 09/28/2008
Fred W. Schuster Kansas City, MO 09/25/2008
Patrick Blahut Jefferson, MD 09/18/2008
Steven A. Childress Charlotte, NC 09/17/2008
Patrick Kautzman Fort Collins, CO 09/02/2008
Kathy Miller Spokane, WA 08/30/2008
CDR Cynthia Striley Cincinnati, OH 08/26/2008
Kat Nacole Parish Oklahoma City, OK 08/18/2008
Theresa Carbone Manchester, NH 08/16/2008
Frederick Folsom Jr. Arcadia, CA 08/15/2008
James M Moore Danville, CA 08/06/2008
Helen Allen Granbury, TX 08/05/2008
Anne Marie Pastorkovich Fairfax, VA 08/05/2008
Captain M.G. Steiner, CHC, USN Oceanside, CA 07/28/2008
James Richason Onalaska, WI 07/23/2008
Laszlo Kosa Merritt Island, FL 07/15/2008
Karen Young Draper, UT 07/12/2008
Joan Knapp Monroe, GA 07/09/2008
Jim Mango Islip, NY 07/02/2008
Spencer Barnett Murfeesboro, TN 07/01/2008
David Robertson Ogden, UT 07/01/2008
Robert Vellanak Erie, PA 06/22/2008
James Curl Chandler, AZ 06/22/2008
Heidi Rufener Smithville, OH 06/20/2008
Andrew Rosebrook Royersford, PA 06/12/2008
Richard Whitmire Danville, PA 06/10/2008
Elena Swick King George, VA 06/05/2008
Robert I. Golomb, MD Lafayette, CA 06/04/2008
Dick Calvert Gaithersburg, MD 05/31/2008
Sarahann Kolder Iowa City, IA 05/31/2008
Jeffrey Halstead Tucson, AZ 05/22/2008
Jay King Goose Creek, SC 05/20/2008
Paul C. Daugherty North Charleston, SC 05/03/2008
David Carlson Madison, WI 04/28/2008
Curtis Hlad Carthage, NY 04/22/2008
Mark Burroughs Santa Rosa, CA 04/20/2008
Velda L. Dedeaux Millington, TN 04/11/2008
Kid Rehab Silver Spring, MD 04/08/2008
Anthony Molina Sandy, OR 04/06/2008
Jim Cusack Oklahoma City, OK 04/03/2008
Judy Morgan Hot Springs, AR 03/26/2008
John Hyatt Roanoke, TX 03/23/2008
Mike Monte Centerville, VA 03/15/2008
Erick L. Larson Collinsville, IL 03/11/2008
David de la Cruz Frederick, MD 03/04/2008
Peter Freymark Granger, IA 02/20/2008
Mark A. O'Neill Tallahassee, FL 02/17/2008
Joey Davis San Pedro, CA 02/15/2008
Jacqueline Blanche Mullen Sioux Falls, SD 02/12/2008
Melvin T.L. Ang Arlington, VA 02/08/2008
Edward J Wojnar Yarmouth Port, MA 02/06/2008
Rick Sesuca Moreno Valley, CA 01/28/2008
Bart Sadowsky Port Washington, NY 01/23/2008
Carole Smith Hickory, NC 01/23/2008
Gordon Delchamps Frederick, MD 01/20/2008
Shannon Jordre Frederick, MD 01/19/2008
Herbert Weller Indianapolis, IN 01/16/2008
Michael Nelson Roanoke, VA 01/16/2008
RADM Bob Williams North Bethesda, MD 01/12/2008
Linda Engel Alexandria, VA 01/03/2008
James Grey Danville, KY 01/01/2008
2007 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State Date Accomplished
Tori Tackett Santo, TX 12/29/2007
Warren Osborn La Mesa, CA 12/28/2007
Alexander Guild De Pere, WI 12/25/2007
CAPT Randolph A. Coffey East Lyme, CT 12/13/2007
Delmas A. Freeman Knoxville, MD 12/7/2007
Susan Luna Beaufort, SC 11/30/2007
Karen Massey Oklahoma City, OK 11/29/2007
Bob Rosebrough Columbia, MD 11/15/2007
Ray Bawcom Lawrenceville, NJ 11/6/2007
Dorothy R Cordes Newcastle, WA 10/31/2007
Tom Kissner Pewaukee, WI 10/31/2007
Thomas Kaiser Springfield, OH 10/16/2007
Jerry Quick North Little Rock, AR 10/3/2007
James V. Newton Manhattan Beach, CA 9/15/2007
Mark Baker Bemidji, MN 9/10/2007
Gregory J. Bushur Arnold, MO 8/27/2007
Jon W Steil Cape Canaveral, FL 8/22/2007
Nadine Simons El Cerrito, CA 8/15/2007
William C. Thompson, Jr. Stockton, CA 8/10/2007
Alexis Ramos Miami, FL 8/2/2007
D.J. Peterson Independence, MO 7/29/2007
Mike Rupp Shorewood, WI 7/28/2007
Robert Annan Riley, III N/A 7/28/2007
Kurt Weber Sandy Hook, CT 7/28/2007
Captain D.K. Ellison Shawnee, KS 7/25/2007
David Anderson Tucson, AZ 7/18/2007
Richard Neal Anchorage, AK 7/3/2007
Doyle Tarwater McMurray, PA 7/1/2007
Andrew S. Leben Washington, DC 6/30/2007
Armen Thomasian Rockville, MD 6/25/2007
CAPT Robert Tosatto Brookeville, MD 6/12/2007
Joey Smith Columbus, OH 5/15/2007
Hau Doan Bowling Green, OH 5/12/2007
Jeffrey C. Gaines Fairfax, VA 4/16/2007
"Joan" jjlong Costa Mesa, CA 4/6/2007
Andreas Flicke Alamogordo, NM 3/23/2007
Stephen Cross La Jolla, CA 2/24/2007
Captain Jamie L. Hilyer Union, MS 1/18/2007
Sam Smith Kennewick, WA 1/1/2007
2006 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State Date Accomplished
Gary Gehrke Appleton, WI 11/21/2006
Edward P. Schuppe McDonough, GA 11/9/2006
Barbro Garland Ankeny, IA 10/31/2006
Robert Herbst Larchmont, NY 10/23/2006
2005 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State Date Accomplished
Doyle Tarwater McMurray, PA 8/06/2005
2004 Winners
Name/Nickname City/State Date Accomplished
Captain Peter I. Hartsock Laytonsville, MD 8/20/2004



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