Bryce Mann Volunteer of the Year Award
2024 - Robert Bartlett
Visalia, CA
2024 was the 1st year Robert attended the Nationals. He made the long trip from California just to volunteer as a scorekeeper. He has been volunteering at Guns & Roosters Hunting Club for over 30 years. Starting out as a dog handler and when his dogs passed away, he wanted to help out somehow. He learned to be a scorekeeper. He knows the rules so well we have him train the new scorekeepers.
We appreciate everything Robert does for NAGDA.
Thank you Robert!
2023 - Cindy Alexander
Fresno, CA
Cindy has attended the Nationals with her husband Nick since 2006. She has been a big help at the Qualifying events held at Guns & Roosters from the beginning. She is always asking “what can I do to help”. You will also see her helping out at the banquet doing whatever is needed. In addition to helping and volunteering. Cindy is a cancer survivor.
We all appreciate Cindy’s dedication to NAGDA.
Thank you Cindy!!
2022 - Angela Hamilton
Visalia, CA
Angela has co-hosted NAGDA qualifying events since 2006 with her husband Dave. They hold multiple events each year with the finale` being a “Shoot Down Cancer” event that has raised over $84,000 to date for the American Cancer Society. Angela is a staple at their qualifying events as well as the Nationals where you will see her at the banquet welcoming our members, handing out t-shirts, organizing prizes and so much more. We appreciate Angela’s dedication to NAGDA!!
Since the inception of NAGDA in 2001 this group of young people have made consistent contributions to NAGDA not always by choice but because it was something that was going to happen regardless of what they had going on in their own lives. These four young people grew up in and with NAGDA. Even as they juggled school, college, work, relationships, marriages and families they always made time to help with the qualifying events and most importantly the Nationals. These 4 Volunteers have ALWAYS pitched in and got it done.
2021 - Weston Hatfield
Platteville, CO
Weston was NAGDA’s first bird planter in 2001, he then became the “Master” bird planter, grooming family and friends to help with qualifying events and Nationals. Weston enjoyed competing as well and has a slew of awards including a few National Championships to show for his love of hunting with his dogs. A few years ago he dubbed himself the “oldest” bird planter as he had turned 30 and was beginning to “feel” how hard of work it is. He has also served two terms as a BOD and was recently re-elected to serve his third term. His experience both in and out of the field is a huge asset to NAGDA. Congratulations and Thank You!!
2021 - W. Hatfield
Loveland, CO
Whitney as a young girl wasn’t impressed with the whole “hunting” thing however she found her nitch helping prep and serve meals and concessions from the start. She later helped build the spreadsheets we use for both the qualifying events and the Nationals. She built NAGDA’s website and helps with updates when called upon. Whitney developed a love of hunting or maybe just watching her dog put birds up, either way she has competed and placed in the Top 5. Her latest gig with NAGDA has been as a photographer at the Nationals. If you have had the pleasure of having her take your photos in the field you’ll know that’s been her passion, not to mention the photos are fabulous. NAGDA congratulations you and thanks you for all you’ve done to promote NAGDA!!
2021 - Quade Erker
Roggen, CO
Quade was not impressed with the task of bird planting from the get go but he did take a liking to scorekeeping. If he was ever intimidated by a fierce competitor in the field he never let it show. Always cool, calm and collected he would walk all day every day often times out scoring other seasoned scorekeepers. Quade’s knowledge of the rules is incredible and serves as a resource for all of us when a clarification arises. When he wasn't scorekeeping he found time to compete and place in the TOP 5!! NAGDA Congratulations and Thanks You!!
2021 - Jake Eker
Roggen, CO
Jake began his NAGDA career often running scoresheets from the blind to the office, running meals to the blind and catching birds, you name it he did it. Once he was old enough to handle the 4 wheeler he joined Weston in the field planting birds and that’s where he stayed unless he was off winning National Championships. His love of hunting combined with competition kept this young man working his way through the divisions. NAGDA appreciates your passion for hunting and promoting the sport, congratulations!!
2021 - Steve Woodrick
Berthoud, CO
Steve has been a member and volunteer for many years. He is always willing to jump in and help in any capacity to help make an event run a smoothly as possible. He has enjoyed getting to know the NAGDA family and compete amongst the best. He made the TOP 5 several times and even brought home a National Championship!! NAGDA thanks your for your time and efforts!!
2020 - Shyla Gish
Peyton, CO
Being introduced to NAGDA in 2005 it didn’t take long for Shyla to become a fixture in the blind, whether it was a qualifying event or a Nationals. She has always been willing to jump in and help in any capacity, prepared for long days in any weather with a smile and a clip board. Shyla has also enjoyed competing and making many treasured friendships along the way. Her dedication to NAGDA the past 15 years has been invaluable. Thank you for your dedication to NAGDA!!
2019 - Lance Ludwig,
Stratton, CO
Lance has been a member and volunteer of NAGDA since its began. Lance enjoys scoring the amateur pointing division at local qualifying events and at the Nationals. Lance not only volunteers his time in the field but also his equipment to offer a safe haven for competitors from the weather during the Nationals. NAGDA would like to congratulate and thank Lance for all he has done to promote and assist NAGDA through the years.
2018 - SHERRI DAVIS,
CENTENNIAL, CO
Sherri has been a part of NAGDA for many, many years. If you have attended a NAGDA National event you may have seen Sherri. She is the one mostly behind the scenes doing the office work at Nationals. She checks the addition on the scoresheets, posts & tabulates the scores and makes sure the numbers all match. She also takes the dinner tickets, sells the raffles tickets and makes sure everyone pays for their raffle & auction items at the banquet. NAGDA would like to congratulate and thank Sherri for all she has done over the years for NAGDA.
2017 - Jeff & Robin Erker, Roggen, CO
Jeff and Robin have been members, participants and volunteers of NAGDA since its humble beginning in 2000. They have attended 95% of all the qualifying events in Colorado as well as all 17 National events. They have selflessly given their time and resources to support NAGDA and its members. If you have been to a NAGDA National Event you have seen them in the blind and in the field. NAGDA would like to Thank Jeff and Robin for their support through the years.
