Youth C of C Winners for 2011


Adam Mangold of New Jersey is the winner of the 2011 Youth Champion of Champions competition sponsored by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. The event was held in conjunction with the National Topical Stamp Show, a World Series of Philately exhibition held in Brookfield (Milwaukee), Wisconsin, June 24-26, 2011. The Championship, which is underwritten by a grant from World Columbian Stamp Expo, is directed by Robert and Carol Barr of Downers Grove, Illinois.

This year�s competition included fifteen exhibits (32 frames) prepared by youth aged 8 � 18. Exhibitors (which qualified by meeting the requirements of the AAPE Youth Grand Award at nationally accredited shows in the U.S. and Canada) vied for the designation "Youth Champion of Champions" and for many other donated awards. In recognition of their high level of achievement, all participants received Fran Jennings memorial medals as well as a membership in Young Stamp Collectors of America (donated by Ken Martin), Merit Certificates, and ribbons.

The complete listing of awards is as follows:

Youth Champion of Champions - the best youth exhibit shown in North America in 2010-2011. Donated by WESTPEX. Presented to Adam Mangold (11), representing NOJEX 2010, "Building a Nation�One State at a Time."

Reserve Champion � Donated by WESTPEX. Presented to John Phillips (15), representing St. Louis Stamp Expo 2011, "America by Water."

Traditional Award - Donated by WESTPEX. Best traditional exhibit. Presented to Matthew Gaiser (14), representing Edmonton Spring National 2011, "1982 Philatelic Youth Issue."

Welsh Philatelic Society Postal History Award - Best postal history exhibit. Donated by Ann Triggle. Presented to Adam Mangold (11), representing NOJEX 2010, "Building a Nation�One State at a Time."

Howard Hotchner Award - For the best portrayal of American History. Donated by John Hotchner. Presented to John Phillips (15), representing St. Louis Stamp Expo 2011, "America by Water."

ISWSC Award � Best use of worldwide stamps and material. Donated by International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors. Presented to Jared Phillips (10), representing Omaha Stamp Show, "Farming Through the Ages."

American Topical Association Youth Award � Best topical exhibit. Donated by ATA. Presented to Trevor Thomas (13), representing ARIPEX 2011, "The Game of Soccer."

NAPEX Awards
  • A) NAPEX Title Page Award - Presented to Adam Mangold (11), representing NOJEX 2010, "Building a Nation�One State at a Time."

  • B) NAPEX Creativity Award - Presented to Emma Sorenson (11), representing Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition 2011, "Zoos."

  • C) NAPEX Topical Award � Presented to Alexandra Fillion (10), representing Garfield Perry March Party 2010, "What a Princess Wants."

  • D) NAPEX Thematic Award � Presented to Joseph Phillips (12), representing FLOREX 2010, "Bridging the Gap."

  • E) NAPEX Research Award � Presented to Matthew Hoffman (18), representing BALPEX 2010, "The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II."

WESTPEX Awards
  • A) WESTPEX Philatelic Write-up Award � Presented to James Chenevert (15), representing Philatelic Show 2010, "Security Features of United States Postage Stamps: 1974-2009."

  • B) WESTPEX Flora and Fauna Award - Presented to Emma Sorenson (11), representing Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition 2011, "Zoos."

  • C) WESTPEX Award of Excellence in Presentation Skills � Presented to Alexandra Fillion (10), representing Garfield Perry March Party 2010, "What a Princess Wants."

  • D) WESTPEX Progress Award - Presented to Dillon Thomas (11), representing NTSS 2010, "U.S. Space Shuttles."

  • E) WESTPEX Entertainment Award - Presented to John Phillips (15), representing INDYPEX 2010, "The Game of Chess."

  • F) WESTPEX Judges� Choice Award (Treatment) � Presented to Trevor Thomas (13), representing ARIPEX 2011, "The Game of Soccer."

APS Membership Award - Donated by Ken Martin. Presented to Matthew Gaiser (14), representing Edmonton Spring National 2011, "1982 Philatelic Youth Issue."

ATA Membership Award � Donated by Don Smith � Presented to Lorah Wilson (15), representing Stampshow 2010, "Creative Characters."

Potentiality Memorial Awards in memory of Sid Nichols and Chet Allen - Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas. Presented to Kyle Oswald (8), representing Minnesota Stamp Expo 2010, "The Civil War"; and Christian Kemp (11), representing ROPEX 2010, "Olympic Ovations."

The Caring Award in memory of Chris Winters, MD - Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas. Presented to Jared Phillips (10), representing Omaha Stamp Show, "Farming Through the Ages."

AAPE thanks all the generous individuals and organizations, which have so graciously donated these awards for our aspiring youth exhibitors.