CFA Diamond Star Award Recipients

August 5, 2026

*CFA President Rich Mastin presenting Linda Murphy with her Diamond Star Award*

This award is for the individuals that work hard behind the scenes every day to make CFA’s many programs great. It is intended to honor those individuals that have demonstrated continued outstanding work in the same area for a substantial number of years and would only be awarded once to an individual for the body of work they are nominated. The nominations for this award would come from the awards committee and may not be awarded every year.

Guidelines:
Received at least one Star Award for the body of work completed. Continued to work in the same area for at least 5 years.

2026 Diamond Star Award Recipients

Linda Murphy	R4	2026	Support on the International Show Committee as Show Manager for over 5 years
Tamara Sender	R6	2026	Dedication and support of BAP and Pure Breed Rescue including much need support for FIP cats during treatment care for more than 15 years.
Jan Rogers	R3	2026	Dedication to the regions of CFA by helping them purchase fundraiser pins and helping design and purchase awards for their banquets for more than 15 years.
Ginger Meeker	R4	2026	Dedication and support of BAP and Pure Breed Rescue starting as a regional representive, developing a Cattery Management Tool as a fund raiser, and writing articles for both programs for more than 15 years.