Barbershoppers of the Year (BOTY)
History

Barbershopper Name
Year
Barbershopper Name
Year
Hugh Clingan *
1975
Dave Kracker
1994
Jim Smith *
1976
 
1995
Bruce Smith
1977
 
1996
Ernie Eddy
1978
Ray Pryor *
1997
Dick Witchey
1979
Frank DeWitt
1998
Tom Nixon
1980
Dave Kracker
1999
Roger Humbert
1981
R.F. Miller
2000
Gene Clingan *
1982
R.F. Miller
2001
Jim Shaum
1983
Gayle Ray
2002
John Adams *
1984
Steve Kovach
2003
Ken Wheeler
1985
Bob Crowl
2004
Ray Pryor *
1986
Dave Kracker
2005
Terry Loughman
1987
Rusty Cates
2006
Ron Stake
1988
Dan Strader
2007
Ed Hoffmann
1989
Rusty Cates
2008
Dick Kerr *
1990
Trevor Garrabrant
2009
Dick Meister *
1991
   
Joe Stuckert
1992
   
Ray Pryor *
1993
Deceased
*

The Barbershopper of the Year (BOTY) award is presented, each year, to a member of the chorus, who in the opinion of the membership, has done the most to benefit the chapter during the year.

All members of the chorus are eligible to receive the award. Members cast their individual votes by secret ballot for the member who they believe deserves the award. The results are held in secret until the annual Officer Installation Banquet, at which time the previous year's recipient of the BOTY, presents the current year's award.

The list of past recipients shows dedication to the chapter as well as to barbershopping in general. Every sucessful chapter depends upon many willing and capable leaders to be members of the Board of Directors or the Music Team.

The Barbershopper of the Year does not have to be on the Board or the Music Team. There are many who serve in other capacities and their work benefits the chorus.

The BOTY is a cherished honor to those who receive it. The list to the left gives credit to those who have earned this honor.