BEVERLY ODUM MOST IMPROVED RIDER AWARD
Mikela Panciera
2011 Youth Recipient
Tonya Davis
2011 Adult Recipient
This award is presented in memory of our friend and tough competitior, Beverly Odum. 
Beverly started this award with her own funds in 2002 and continued each year until 2/28/05 when she lost her battle to cancer. 
The award is sponsored by Cheryl Powell, 2002 Recipient, and Judy Perry, 2003 Recipient in loving memory of our dear friend.

The "Don Bowen Award" was originally awarded to Mr. Don Bowen in 1999. 
Prior Winners:  Allen Wiggins (2010) Carole Davis (2009)  Marilyn Mims (2008)  Wendell Hall (2007)Kim Mims (2006)  Cheryl Powell (2005) 
Candi Jones (2004) Jim Collins (2003)  Derek Robinson (2002) 
Vickie Tison (2001) Steve Davis (2000)

Participation Awards
A trophy was presented to each participant.
Ponies
Addie Cody, Alyssa Starnes, Anna Dozier, Andrew Starnes, Kelsi Ruzzo, Ricki Adkinson,
Ryder Adkinson, Sarah Culp, Seely Ray Thompson
1 - 12
Aubrey Phillips, Elania Lovett, Hayleigh Adkinson, Lacie Bond McFay, Lexie Lane,
Madison Orozco, Micah Smith, Sarah Benton, Tyler Freeman
Overall Top 6 by Class
The 1st place winner received a Saddle
2nd - 6th place winners a breastcollar
The groups are listed in order from 1st - 6th

Ponies
Aida Dozier, Dallas Wiggins, Kate McGill Hattaway,
MicHela Panciera, Owen McFay, Tracy Blanchard

1 - 12
Austin Wiggins, Baylee Everson, Kaylee Green,
Lizzie Kelly, Aaron Starnes, Heather Lovett

13 - 19
Morgan Everson, Justin McLeod, Nikki Hall,
Leigh McFay, Austin Gibbs, Emma Gibbs

20 - 38 Ladies
Tiffney Brantley, Emily Adkinson, Lil Sue Heape,
Jill Dozier, Amaris Mattox, Kelley Sellers

39 & Over Ladies
Debbie Demott, Sherry Adkinson, Cindy Blanchard,
Donya Caley, Judy Sineath, Melissa Dunn

20 - 38 Men
Wade Adkinson, Bill Sumner, Wesley Adkinson,
Joe Starnes, Calvin Merritt, Chris Pridgen

39 & Oer Men
Allen Wiggins, Tony Adkinson, Willie Wynn,
Don Bowen, Harold Cole, Robert Pridgen

Overall Highest Points for 2011
Aida Dozier 228 points

Prior winners of the Beverly Odum Award are
Aaron Starnes and Ann Grubbs (2010) Emma Gibbs and Harrold Cole (2009)   
Hannah Tiillman and Craig Presley (2008)
          David Bright and Pattie Bozeman (2007)  Leigh McFay and Rhonda Willis (2006)              
MacKenzie Jones and Joe Starnes  (2005)        Youth ? and Kim Frankovich (2004)
Ivy Foister and Judy Perry (2003)                    Alexis Skiles and Cheryl Powell (2002)
OVERALL HIGH POINT WINNER

Aida Dozier
228 points

Aida was presented a Belt Buckle
Thanks Mr. Don for the information
if anyone can add - please let me know
Deep Dixie Association
Past Presidents
1980-81 Archie Fuller
1982  Sam Howell
1983-84  Church Huntley
1985  Earl Aldridge
1986-87  Henry Andrews
1988  Billy Gordon
1989  Henry Andrews
1990  Randy Davis
1991  Lucy Rumble
1992-93  Jim Collins
1994  Bob Cash
1995  Damon Harper
1996  Pam White
1997-2006- Robert Pridgen
2007-present  Wendell Hall

Taken from the 1998 State Show Program
Jessie Turner and Shorty rode in the Pony Events
Tiffany Denham and Sugar
1st place - 21.229
1-12 Pole Bending
1997 State Show
1978 State Show Program
Don Bowen 22.451 Poles
1994 State Show
Holli Maxwell
Age 1-12
1st Arena Race  9.413
1st Cloverleaf 18.165
Cindy Blanchard and Jodi
1st place - 20.612
Ladies 20-38 Poles
1995 State Show
1995 State Show
Men 29 & Over Pole Bending
   Willie Wynn and Dawn's Ebony          NT
   Jim Collins and Jet Reo Express      21.820
   Derek Robinson and Ruby Jet Baby    NT
   Floyd Rigdon and Buddy                    NT
   Billy Gordon                                      NT
   Don Bowen and Terry's Golden Jet      NT
1st place - Wayne Turner and Slim  20.904
6th place - Paul Stanley and Ollie  21.529
both winners from Coastal Plains Association
Willie Wynn and Dawn's Ebony
won Cones 8.786
1995 State Show
1996 State Show
Chase Pridgen and Silver
1st place 10.473
Pony Arena Race

1997 State Show
Chase Pridgen and Silver
1st place 11.559
Pony Texas Barrel
Taken from the
1996 State Show Program.

1997 State Show
JIm Collins
& Jet Reo Express
2nd place 10.732
Men 39 & Over
Texas Barrel

1998 State Show
Randy Davis and Bader Sue
1st Place  9.746
Men 20-38 Arena Race
1999 State Show
Marilyn James (now Mims) and Fancy
1st Place 21.721
Ladies 39 & Over Poles
2000 State Show
Carole Davis and John
6th place 10.051
Ladies 39 & Over Arena Race
2000 State Show
Ben Bryant
1st Place 9.77
Men 39 & Over Arena Race


Special Thanks
to
Mr. Don
and
Mrs. Virginia
for
sharing
their books
I had a blast
looking back !



DON BOWEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Pattie Bozeman
2011 Recipient
This award is presented in honor of Don Bowen to any adult
that shows true sportsmanship during the year. 
Sponsored by the 39 + Ladies, 
the recipient can be a rider or non rider. 

JIM COLLINS YOUTH SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Caroline Heard
2011 Recipient

This award is presented to a Youth Rider (under age 19) that displays
sportsmanship during this year in "win" and in "lose" situations. 
The winner is presented a new saddle.
This award was created and originally sponsored by Jim Collins.
and has officially been re-named as noted above in his memory. 

2011 Annual Awards Banquet
Friday, August 26, 2011

Congratulations to all the Winners

PHOTOS COMING SOON (I hope)
Prior winners - Amber Kelly (2010)Deanna Hall (2009) Jodi Robinson (2008) Nikki
Hardin (2007)  Curry Foister (2006) Chase Pridgen (2005) Brittany Edwards (2004)
Emily Williams (2003)  (no award presented in 2002) Brittany Perry (2001) Nicole Adkinson (2000)  ?? (1999)  Tiffany Denham (1998) Melissa Revill (1997)  Garrett
Collins (1996)  Holly Maxwell (1995)  Winn Collins (1994)  Brittany Turner (1993)
ALL AROUND BEST SPORT
Larry Driggers
2011 Recipient
This is a new award in 2010
sponsored by the Men 20-38.
A Belt Buckle is presented to the
Best All Around Sport -
covering any age group within Deep Dixie.
The award was presented by Joe Starnes

2002 State show
Cheryl Powell and Chico's Quick Touch   AKA Mule
2nd Cones  Ladies 39 & Over
2003 State Show
Cheryl Powell and Chico's Quick Touch  AKA Mule
3rd Cones  Ladies 39 & Over
Aida accepts award for
1st Place Overall Pony 
from Allen