CFA Star Award Recipients

July 15, 2000

The CFA Star Award was created in 2011 as a way to honor volunteers who perform some service for CFA, whether it be promoting CFA, working on a CFA task, or assisting with animal welfare issues.  Recipients are nominated by the various committees in CFA and approved by the full CFA board.

Originally as simply a “Star Award,” the award was soon given levels, as many recipients began receiving subsequent awards in various areas of service. The original levels were named bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Beginning in 2018, those names were replaced with First, Second, Third, and so on.

 

 

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Recipient Level Region Year Awarded For
Anger, Rachel Bronze R4 2011 CFA Secretary Duties
Cassely, Beth Bronze R6 2011 CFA National Show
Durdick, Kathy Bronze R2 2011 Assistance with Computan
Graafmans, Art Bronze R5 2011 Graphics Assistance to CO, Ambassador Program
Hawke, Willa Bronze R5 2011 Ambassador Program
Isenberg, Donna Bronze R5 2011 Ambassador Program
Kolencik, Mary Bronze R7 2011 Cat Talk
Lane, Karen Bronze R7 2011 Ambassador Program
Mastin, Rich Bronze R4 2011 CFA Financial Work
Phillips, Monte Bronze R6 2011 Cat Talk
Raymond, Jodell Bronze R4 2011 Cat Talk
Berg, Linda Bronze R2 2012 Animal Welfare
Campbell, Charlene Bronze R7 2012 Animal Welfare
Cribbs, Ken Bronze R5 2012 Hawaii Promotion
Hannon, Mark Bronze R7 2012 CFA Newsletter
Hasay, Claudia Bronze R1 2012 MTB & CFA Annual
Henry, Susan Cook Bronze R7 2012 Judging Program; Mentoring Program; CFA Annual
Johnston, Bob Bronze R6 2012 Corporate Sponsorships
Keiger, Teresa Bronze R7 2012 Cat Talk
Raymond, Ed Bronze R4 2012 CFA Attorney
Archibald, Jill Bronze R1 2013 Agility Program
Brady, Kathryn Bronze R7 2013 CFA Show Scheduling Website
Coleman, Cheryl Bronze R7 2013 Clerking Program
Keyer, Julie Bronze R1 2013 Colorpoint – Oriental Compromise
Kolencik, Mary Silver R7 2013 Breed Council Voting; Colorpoint – Oriental Compromise
Low, Phebe Bronze ID 2013 International Division Support
Wheeldon, Virginia Bronze R4 2013 Colorpoint – Oriental Compromise
Willison, Kris Bronze R3 2013 Colorpoint – Oriental Compromise
Campbell, Charlene Silver R7 2014 Animal Welfare
Durdick, Kathy Silver R2 2014 Overhaul of CFA Website
Hannon, Mark Silver R7 2014 CFA International Show
Jacobberger, Pat Bronze R6 2014 BAOS
Low, Phebe Silver ID 2014 Ambassador Program
Mastin, Rich Silver R4 2014 CFA International Show
Raymond, Ed Silver R4 2014 CFA International Show
Tai, Chun Yip Bronze ID 2014 International Division Support
Cassely, Beth Silver R6 2015 Mentoring, CFA Promotion
Jimenez, Carolyn Bronze R1 2015 CFA International Show
Kallmeyer, Dick Bronze R5 2015 IT
Kolencik, Mary Gold R7 2015 CFA International Show
Meeker, Ginger Bronze R4 2015 Assistance to Central Office
Nowell, Kristen Bronze R1 2015 CFA International Show
Peet, Shirley & Hope Bronze R7 2015 CFA Ambassadors
Peterson, Linda Bronze R7 2015 CFA International Show
Raymond, Jodell Silver R4 2015 CFA Annual Emergency Relocation
Raynor, David Bronze R7 2015 CFA International Show
Russell, Eve Bronze R4 2015 CFA International Show
Zollman, Pat Bronze R5 2015 CFA Annual Emergency Relocation
Anger, Rachel Silver R4 2016 Judging Program
Bennett, Jacqui Bronze R7 2016 CFA International Show
Berg, Linda Silver R2 2016 Animal Welfare
Brown, Donna Bronze R1 2016 CFA International Show
Coleman, Cheryl Silver R7 2016 CFA International Show
Cribbs, Ken Silver R5 2016 Ambassador Program
Everett, Kim Bronze R2 2016 Mentoring the Bengal Breed Advancement
Friemoth, Lorna Bronze R4 2016 CFA International Show
Graafmans, Art Silver R5 2016 Ambassador Program
Guernsy, Mari-louise Bronze R5 2016 Animal Welfare
Hannon, Mark Gold R7 2016 CFA President Duties
Jacobberger, Pat Silver R6 2016 Judging Program
Janosik, Kay Bronze R6 2016 Animal Welfare
Kallmeyer, Dick Silver R5 2016 Assistance with CO Scoring
Kolencik, Mary Platinum R7 2016 National Awards Restructuring Report
Miller, Joan Bronze R5 2016 Legislative Assistance & Mentoring
Noblit, Gini Bronze R1 2016 CFA International Show
Phillips, Monte Silver R6 2016 CFA International Show; Show Rules Reorganization; Restructuring NWs
Schreck, Tim Bronze R4 2016 IT Committee
Sweeney, Teresa Bronze R4 2016 CFA International Show
Wilson, Annette Bronze R4 2016 Judging Program
Zink, Sheryl Bronze R3 2016 Assistance with Old Entry Clerk Program
Abelson, Vicki Bronze R7 2017 Animal Welfare
Armitage, Elizabeth Bronze R5 2017 WCC Show
Avery, Rhonda Bronze R5 2017 WCC Show
Bizzell, Carla Bronze R7 2017 Breeds and Standards Committee
Boyce, Karen Bronze R7 2017 Animal Welfare
Brown, Roger Bronze R6 2017 DNA Program
Byrd, Cyndy Bronze R5 2017 CFA Annual
Castle-Flynn, Lauren Bronze R1 2017 Animal Welfare
Chaney, Joel Bronze R4 2017 CFA International Show
Eigenhauser, George Bronze R2 2017 Protests
Faust, Sandy Bronze R7 2017 CFA Annual
Flanik, Jim Bronze R4 2017 CFA International Show
Harding, Wain Bronze R2 2017 Animal Welfare
Hiemstra, Megan Bronze R4 2017 CFA International Show
Honey, Ellyn Bronze R5 2017 WCC Event
Isenberg, Donna Silver R5 2017 CFA Annual
Jackson, Candilee Bronze R6 2017 Cat Talk
Keiger, Teresa Silver R7 2017 CFA International Show
Krzanowski, Carol Bronze R1 2017 Clerking Program
Kusy, Debbie Bronze R1 2017 CFA International Show
Lane, Karen Silver R7 2017 CFA Annual
Low, Phebe Gold ID 2017 BAOS
Meilstrup, Kristine Bronze R4 2017 CFA International Show
Mikita, Nancy Bronze R4 2017 CFA International Show
Morgan, Melanie Bronze R7 2017 Animal Welfare; Breeds and Standards Committee
Newkirk, Darrell Bronze R5 2017 WCC Event
Peet, Dave Bronze R7 2017 Animal Welfare
Peet, Shirley Silver R7 2017 Animal Welfare
Petty, Tracy Bronze R7 2017 CFA International Show
Schreck, Tim Silver R4 2017 Entry Clerk Program
Yanez, Cindy Bronze R5 2017 WCC Show
Zinck, Iris Bronze R1 2017 Cat Talk
Zink, Sheryl Silver R3 2017 Entry Clerk Program
Altschul, Mike First R3 2018 CFA promotion
Ashton, Richard First 2018 CFA International Show
Auth, Mary First R6 2018 CFA International Show
Bueno, Nancy Jo & Danny First 2018 Ambassador Cats
Byrd, Cyndy Second R5 2018 CFA International Show
Campbell, Charlene Third R7 2018 disaster relief
Chong, Albert First ID 2018 medical emergency assistance to a fellow fancier
Chong, Belinda First ID 2018 medical emergency assistance to a fellow fancier
Daud, Yatti First ID 2018 medical emergency assistance to a fellow fancier
Daud, Zulkifli First ID 2018 medical emergency assistance to a fellow fancier
DelaBar, Pam First R9 2018 Disaster relief
Graafmans, Art Third R5 2018 CFA International Show
Heidt, Wendy First R2 2018 CFA International Show
Hitzeman, Nancy First R6 2018 disaster relief
Jaffar, Nadia First ID 2018 medical emergency assistance to a fellow fancier
Kallmeyer, Dick Third R5 2018 Statistical Analysis & Assistance to Central Office and the CFA Board
Kojima, Masanari First R8 2018 Ambassador Program
Kojima, Takako First R8 2018 Ambassador Program
Moser, Pam First R2 2018 CFA International Show
Pritchard, Kathy & Eva, Zsa Zsa, Gia First R7 2018 Ambassador Cats
Randolph, John First R5 2018 CFA Attorney
Rogers, Jan First R3 2018 disaster relief
Sexton, Sherel First R3 2018 disaster relief
Shelton, Lorraine First R5 2018 World Cat Congress
Smith, Kendall First R2 2018 CFA International Show
Weihrauch, Bobbie First R3 2018 disaster relief
Arnold, Betsy First R4 2019 Protest Committee
Auspitz, Norman First R4 2019 Protest Committee
Bartley, Jonathan First R4 2019 Ambassadors of CFA
Bartley, Linda First R4 2019 Ambassadors of CFA
Bogomolov, Alexander First R9 2019 Assistance to CFA during an emergency
Cao, Gavin First China 2019 Assistance to CFA during an emergency
Carson, Wendy First R1 2019 CFA promotion
Chaney, Joel Second R4 2019 Protest Committee
Cochran, Lynn First 2019 Animal Welfare
Doernberg, Diana First R4 2019 Judging Program
Friemoth, Lorna Second R4 2019 CFA promotion
Jacobberger, Pat Third R6 2019 Judging Program
Kalinina, Elena First R9 2019 Assistance to CFA during an emergency
Kallmeyer, DIck fourth R5 2019 Protest Committee
Lee, Suki First ID 2019 Assistance to the ID Chairs
Maeda, Edward First R8 2019 Representation of CFA during an Emergency
Mathis, Anne First R4 2019 Representation of CFA during an Emergency
McCullough, Steve First R3 2019 Animal Welfare
Murphy, Linda First R4 2019 CFA International Show
Newkirk, Darrell Second R5 2019 Representation of CFA during an Emergency
Orlando, Becky First R5 2019 Judging Program
Shi, Allen First ID 2019 Assistance to CFA during an emergency
Stevens, Jan First R7 2019 Judging Program
Sweeney, Teresa Second R4 2019 CFA International Show
Thompson, Dale First 2019 Animal Welfare
Watson, Liz First R3 2019 Representation of CFA during an Emergency
Willen, Sande First R7 2019 CFA Answer Line
Anger, Rachel Third R4 2020 World Cat Congress representative
Beardsley-Blanco, Jan First R1 2020 Animal Welfare
Drury, Lucy First R6 2020 Cat Talk
Elmsary, Nagla First Egypt 2020 CFA International Division support
Fung, Kit First HK 2020 Assistance to CFA during the COVID-19 pandemic
Grant-Field, Beth First R3 2020 Ambassador of CFA
Harding, Wain Second R2 2020 CFA International Division support
Hoos, Kathi First R4 2020 CFA Mentor program and CFA hotline support
Keyer, Julie Second R1 2020 Animal Welfare
Nolte, Rich First R7 2020 CFA Promotion
Peterson, Linda Second R7 2020 2019 Annual
Pun, Nick First HK 2020 BAOS
Raymond, Allen First Thailand 2020 CFA International Division support
Strople, Ann First R7 2020 Cat Talk
Altschul, Leesa First R3 2021 Newbee Program
Altshul, Mike Second R3 2021 Facebook Marketing of Shows & VCC Committee Work
Anger, Rachel Fourth R4 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Avery, Rhonda Second R5 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Bennett, Jacqui Second R7 2021 Breeds and Standards Committee
Black, Kathy First R3 2021 Meowy Hour
Bobby, Desiree First R4 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Cao, Gavin Second China 2021 Translating Materials for China Associate Program
Chung, Chloe First ID 2021 Translating Materials for China Associate Program
Coughlan, Laurie First R7 2021 Cat Talk Writer and Copy Editor
DelaBar, Pam Second R9 2021 Judging Program File Administrator  China Associte Program
Dodds, Nancy First R5 2021 Judging Program File Administrator
Dunham, Cathy First R6 2021 Virtual Cat Competition Committee
Friemoth, Lorna Third R4 2021 CFA Millennial Outreach Committee & Top Cat Challenge
Gerhardt, Deirdre First R1 2021 Virtual Cat Competition Committee
Gonzalez, Omar First R1 2021 Hospitality 2019 Annual
Griswold, Marilee First R7 2021 Judging Program File Administrator
Hoos, Kathi Second R4 2021 Judgint Program New Applicants Administrator
Jaeger, Barbara First R5 2021 China Associate Program
Johnson-Lawrence, Carmen First R4 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Keiger, Teresa Third R7 2021 Meowy Hour
Kerr, Nancy First R1 2021 Virtual Cat Competition Committee
Keyer, Julie Third R1 2021 Purebred Rescue
Kolencik, Mary Fifth R7 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Lerner, Jaime First R7 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Mathis, Anne Second R4 2021 China Associate Program
Moore, Arden First 2021 Meowy Hour
Newkirk, Darrell Third R5 2021 China Associate Program
Raymond, Allen Second Thailand 2021 Judging Program File Administrator
Schmitt, Krista First R4 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Sweeney, Teresa Third R4 2021 China Associate Program
Takano, Yaeko First R8 2021 Judging Program File Administrator
Turk, Nicole First R4 2021 Top Cat Challenge
Zenda, Bob First R5 2021 China Associate Program
Zinck, Iris Second R1 2021 Virtual Cat Competition Committee
Alexandru Drogota, Adrian First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Anet Makowska First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Attard, Romain First R9 2022 Promotion of CFA in France and Spain
Byrd, Cyndy Third R5 2022 Work as BAP-BRP treasurer
Campbell, Charlene Fourth R7 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Cheung, Grace First ID-Other 2022 Promotion of CFA and her breed
Chung, Chole Second ID 2022 Associate judges training program and weekly on-line and in person training for breeders and general public during COVID-19
Delebar, Pam Third R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Dr. Oleksa Kailash Puri Chyzhenko First R9 2022 Corrdinator of Vet services for cats in Ukraine
Evans Newell, Linda First R3 2022 Helping fellow exhibitor in medical emergency
Grebneva, Olga First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Gubenko, Dmitriy First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Hagenguth, Heike Anne First ID 2022 Promotion of CFA in Egypt through mentoring and use of social media
Hamalainen, Satu First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Korotonozhkina, Olga First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Ng, Sarah First ID-Other 2022 Promotion of CFA and her breed
Rakitnyh, Olga First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Schmitt, Krista Second R4 2022 Work with Breeds and Standards Committee
Sender, Tamara First R4 2022 Rescue coordination large and small
Starbuck, Orca First R2 2022 Work with Chartreux Rescue
Sweeney, Teresa Fourth R4 2022 Work as CFA Ombudsman
Tyabut, Yana First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Ustinov, Andrew First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Vanwonterghem, Peter First R9 2022 Work in the Ukraine
Vanwonterghem, Yanina First R9 2022 Felinus and Dobrokit Cat Rescue Project
Watson, Liz Second R3 2022 Associate judges training program
Altschul, Carrisa First R3 2023 Mentoring New Breeders and Exhibitors
Auspitz, Martha First R4 2023 Award Committee
Authongmak, Thanaban First ID 2023 Support of CFA in Thailand
Baugh, Loretta First R4 2023 Judging Program – Education Subcommittee
Byrd, Cyndy Fourth R5 2023 Award Committee
Carr, Leslie First R7 2023 Awards Committee and Support of Southern Region breeders/exhibitors after Hurricane Ian
Dunham, Cathy Second R6 2023 Work on AD HOC Count Manipulation Committee
Fraizal, Indra First ID 2023 Support of CFA in Indonesia
Haendel, Doerte First R9 2023 Maine Coon Rescus in Ukraine and support of breeders with food and supplies in the Ukraine
Hannon, Mark Fourth R7 2023 CFA rebranding and website redesign
Hoos, Kathi Third R4 2023 Judging Program Applications Admin and general support
Huhtaniemi, Pauli First R9 2023 Development of CFA throughtout the Nordic and Baltic countries
Kai, Thomas Yiu Wing First ID 2023 Support of CFA in the International Division – Hong Kong
Librianti, Eva First ID 2023 Support of CFA in Indonesia
Mastin, Rich Third R4 2023 Contributions to the budget and fiance committee
Meeker, Ginger Second R4 2023 Breeder Assist Fund Raising, Cattery Management Book
Morgan, Melanie Second R7 2023 CFA rebranding and website redesign
Ning, Zhu First ID 2023 Support of CFA in China
Nye, Vicki First R2 2023 Reorganizing the Judging Program Files
Okada, Masayuki First R8 2023 Support of the Japanese Clerking Program and CFA in Japan
Paul, Anne First R3 2023 Breeder Assist Rescue
Plummer, Cary First R6 2023 Going Above and Beyond for the welfare of a cat in the show hall
Raymond, Ed Third R4 2023 CFA Ombudsman
Rigoni, DVM, Dr. Cynthia First 2023 Breeder Assist Rescue
Rothermel, Diana First R5 2023 CFA Judging Program Ombudsman
Srikritsanaarak, Grittanut First ID 2023 Support of CFA in Thailand
Sweitzer, Albert First R1 2023 Support of CFA JR Fanciers
Valles, Andy First R4 2023 Burmese Rescue Program in Ukraine
Vanwonterghem, Peter Second R9 2023 Judging Handling Schools in Europe
Wong, Leona First ID 2023 Support of the International Division
Wong, Matthew First ID 2023 International Division Committee and the Budget Committee
Wong, Suki First ID 2023 Support of CFA in Hong Kong and China
Auspitz, Martha Second R4 2024 2022 Annual Meeting committee chair – Louisville, KY
Avery, Rhonda Third R5 2024 Support of the 2023 Annual – Tuson, AZ
Campbell, Mark First R5 2024 Cage Service support on regions 2 and 5
Chan, Alex First ID 2024 Support of CFA in Hong Kong
Dodd, Diane First R4 2024 Decorations at the 2022 Annual
Evans-Newell, Linda Second R3 2024 New Exhibitor FB Moderator
Fraley, Tom and Renee First R4 2024 Assistance to New Exhibitors
Giannoni, Dennis First R5 2024 Cage Service support on regions 2 and 5
Giddings, Noelle First R2 2024 Unoffical scoring results
Heidt, Wendy Second R2 2024 Support of the Guest Judging Adminstration for the judging program
Iskandar, Tuti First ID 2024 Support of CFA in Malaysia and Thailand
Jaffer, Nadia Second ID 2024 Support of CFA in Malaysia and Thailand
Knuppel, Ulrike First R9 2024 Support of CFA show in Germany
Merritt, Chris First R9 2024 Going above and beyond to guest judge after sustaining injuries from a car accident
Moyer, Janet First R6 2024 Fundraising Midwet Region and mentoring new exhibitors
Ngoc, Nguyen Kieu First ID 2024 Support of CFA in Vietnam, Thailand, and Europe
Nye, Vicki Second R2 2024 Judging Program Co-Chair
Podprugina, Elena First R9 2024 Going above and beyond to guest judge after sustaining injuries from a car accident
Sariff, Amir First ID 2024 Support of CFA in Malaysia and Indonesia
Schindler, Nannette First R4 2024 Support of the 2022 Annual
Shatti, Razan Al First ID 2024 Support of CFA in Kuwait
Sun, Agnes First ID 2024 Support of CFA in China
Sweeney, Teresa Fifth R4 2024 Judging Program Mentoring amd Recruitment
Thompson, DVM, Kent First R4 2024 Support of CFA
Yusof, Izaddin Syah First ID 2024 Support of CFA in Malaysia and Indonesia
Zenda, Bob Second R5 2024 Annual Chair 2023 – Tuson, AZ
Al- Shatti, Crystal First ID 2025 Dedication and support of CFA Kuwait.
Ardinsyah First ID 2025 Support of CFA in Indonesia
Au, Patrick First ID 2025 Dedication and support of the Persian breed and CFA in Hong Kong
Auth, Mary Second R6 2025 For excellent work and commitment to Show Scheduling for Regions 1 thru 7.
Boyd, Melody First R7 2025 Promotion of CFA through video production on social media.
Charles, Jim and Susan First R6 2025 2024 Annual Co-Chairmans
Cook-Henry, Susan Second R7 2025 Dedication as lead copy editor for Cat Talk.
Daram, Park First ID 2025 Dedication and support of the Norwegian Forest Cat breed and CFA in South Korea.
DelaBar, Pam Fourth R9 2025 Dedication to providing non-transcribed board meeting notes
Dow, Leah First R3 2025 Work as Cat Talk copy editor and writer.
Feininger, Beth First R7 2025 Support of a cat fanciers in need after a Hurricane Helene
Fujie, Donna First R5 2025 Dedication and promotion of CFA in Hawaii
Fung, Rain First ID 2025 Dedication and support of the Bombay breed and CFA in Hong Kong
Gonano, Hope First R7 2025 Fundraising in support of CFA 2025 Annual.
Herr, Michael and Jennifer First R7 2025 Support of a cat fanciers in need after a Hurricane Helene
Keating, Allene First R6 2025 2024 Annual Fund Raising
Kessler, Selma First R6 2025 2024 Annual Decoration Chair
Lerner, Jaime Second R7 2025 Development of the scoring app used to provide unofficial show reporting.
Lewis, Cindy First R7 2025 Support of a cat fanciers in need after a Hurricane Helene
Liu, Virigina First ID 2025 Dedication and support of the Maine Coon Cat breed and CFA in Hong Kong
Meeker, Paul First R4 2025 For excellent work and commitment as Ombudsman.
Mohd Hafizul Mew Hamzah First ID 2025 Promotion of CFA in Malaysia.
Moser, Pam Second R2 2025 For excellent work and commitment to Show Scheduling for Regions 1 thru 7.
Mueller, Kathyrn First R5 2025 2024 Annual Hospitality
Newkirk, Darrell Fourth R5 2025 Commitment and over-sight of the ID committee
Nino, Siska First ID 2025 Support of CFA in Indonesia
Pelegrino, Michelle First R1 2025 Support of a cat fancier in need during a life crisis.
Preston, Kate First R1 2025 Mastery of the English language and superb editing skills for Cat Talk
Raymond, Ed Fourth R4 2025 Dedication and commitment to reviewing, writing, and re-indexing the the show rules.
Suherly (Okto), Endang First ID 2025 Support of CFA in Indonesia
Takase, Ikuyo First R8 2025 Dedication to and promotion of the Singapura and Region 8.
Voigt, Teresa First R7 2025 Support of a cat fanciers in need after a Hurricane Helene
Wuttivorrvattana, Chai First R6 2025 Support of the relief effort in the Ukraine, promotion of “We are CFA’s Premiership”, and his fund raising efforts for the 2024 Annual.