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The Robert Hicks Bates Award
The David Brower Conservation
Award
The Angelo Heilprin Citation
The David A. Sowles Memorial
Award
The Robert and Miriam
Underhill Award
The Literary Award
The Robert Hicks Bates
Award
Robert Hicks Bates, a renowned explorer,
alpinist, Peace Corp director and educator, has
accomplished numerous first ascents in Alaska
and was a member of the American expeditions to
K2 in 1938 and 1953. His literary contributions
describing the K2 expeditions and his life of
adventure in the mountains have inspired young
American climbers. He has served the American
Alpine Club in many capacities: member of the
editorial board of the American Alpine Journal,
Board member, President and Honorary President.
Above all, he has devoted his life to promoting
the education and development of American youth
through his years as a teacher at Phillips
Exeter Academy, service with the Peace Corp, and
other endeavors.
To recognize his many contributions to
American mountaineering and education of our
nation's youth, the American Alpine Club has
established the "Robert Hicks Bates Award" for
outstanding accomplishment by a young climber.
It is to recognize a young climber who in the
judgment of the selection committee has
demonstrated exceptional skill and character in
the climbing or mountaineering arts and has
outstanding promise for future accomplishment.
Recipients of the Robert Hicks Bates Award:
- Josh Wharton 2003
- Brian McMahon 2003
- Jonathan Copp 2000
- Lisa Rands 2000
- Chris McNamara 1999
- Tommy Caldwell 1998
- Beth Rodden 1998
- Stephanie Davis 1997
- Jeff Hollenbaugh 1997
- Kathleen M. Brown 1996
- Chris Sharma 1996
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The David Brower
Conservation Award
David Brower, an active alpinist and member
of the famed 10th Mountain Division with over
seventy first ascents from Shiprock to the
Sierra Nevada, is a pioneer in the environmental
movement in this country and abroad. He has
twice been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work in conservation. Brower is the
first and former Executive Director of the
Sierra Club, founder of Friends of the Earth,
and serves as Chairman of Earth Island
Institute. His commitment to conservation has
and continues to contribute to the establishment
of sound global environmental practices.
The David Brower Award was created in 1991 to
emphasize The American Alpine Club's commitment
to preserving mountain regions worldwide. It is
to be given annually to a person who has made
important contributions to the protection of
mountain environments and whose active personal
role deserves public recognition.
Recipients of the David Brower Award:
- Lloyd Athearn 2003
- Rick Thompson 2000
- Roger Robinson 1999
- Greg Mortenson 1998
- Louis F. Reichardt 1997
- Michael G. Hall 1996
- Mark Hesse 1995
- Eve Tallman 1995
- Brent Bishop 1994
- Scott Fischer 1994
- Steve Gipe 1994
- Steve Goryl 1994
- Rob Hess 1994
- Chris Naumann 1994
- The Colorado Mountain Club
- Conservation Committee 1993
- John Hart 1992
- Robert M. McConnell 1991
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The Angelo Heilprin
Citation
It was through the dedicated efforts of
Angelo Heilprin that The American Alpine Club
was founded. In May 1901, he and twelve others
met in Philadelphia to draft the objects of the
proposed association. In March 1902, the AAC was
formally organized; Angelo Heilprin was elected
the first Vice President of the Club.
The Angelo Heilprin Citation was established
by the American Alpine Club in 1976. It is
awarded annually to that person who has, in the
opinion of the citation committee, shown
exemplary service to the club. It is
specifically understood that service to the club
itself can be differentiated from outstanding
mountaineering accomplishment or service through
the club to the climbing community. The purpose
of this citation is to recognize those who have
worked to maintain and strengthen the
organization and thus further its ability to
serve its fundamental purposes.
The selection committee is appointed annually
by the president and is charged with preparing
an appropriate presentation at the Annual
Dinner.
The recipients of the Citation are:
- Linda McMillan 2003
- Louis F. Reichardt 2002
- Eliza P. Moran 2000
- Verne Reed 1999
- Glenn E. Porzak 1998
- George Ross Sainsbury 1997
- Edward Everett Vaill 1996
- Michael Foley Browning 1995
- Theodore Paul (Sam) Streibert 1994
- Ann Carter 1993
- James Dell Morrissey 1992
- Philip Erard 1991
- John E. (Jed) Williamson 1990
- Armando M. Menocal III 1989
- Andrew John Kauffman 1988
- James P. McCarthy 1987
- John L. J. Hart 1986
- Henry S. Hall, Jr. 1985
- Robert H. Bates 1984
- John & Ruth Mendenhall 1983
- Kenneth A. Henderson 1982
- Horst Von Hennig 1981
- William Lowell Putnam 1980
- Charles S. Houston, M.D. 1979
- Nicholas B. Clinch 1978
- H. Adams Carter 1977
- Raffi Bedayn 1976
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The David A. Sowles
Memorial Award
David A. Sowles was killed at the age of 29
in a tragic accident during a lightening storm
in the Alps on August 4, 1963. He was considered
a mountaineer's mountaineer. He climbed with
grace, style, and elegance matched only by the
professional guides. He moved swiftly, always
safely, and with the utmost consideration for
the welfare of his companions.
The David A. Sowles Memorial Award was
established in 1981. It is conferred from time
to time on mountaineers who have distinguished
themselves, with unselfish devotion at personal
risk or sacrifice of a major objective, in going
to the assistance of fellow climbers imperiled
in the mountains. It is dedicated to the memory
of David A. Sowles.
Recipients of the David A. Sowles Award:
- Charlie Sassara & Jack Tackle 2003
- Simone Moro, Tap Richards, Jason Tanguay,
Dave Hahn, Andrew James Politz, Loppasang
Temba Sherpa, Phurba Tashi Sherpa 2002
- Richard French Wilcox, Jr. & Mountain
Rescue Service 1999
- Elizabeth H. White 1998
- Todd Burleson 1997
- Anatoli Boukreev 1997
- Pete Athans 1997
- Ed Viesturs 1994
- Ed Webster 1994
- Paul Doherty 1992
- Harry McDade 1992
- John Martin Petroske 1990
- Steven Rouss 1990
- Jenny Lake Rangers of the Grand Teton
National Park 1988
- Jack R. Durrance, M.D. 1986
- Kim Momb 1985
- James Wickwire1985
- Eiho Otani 1985
- Shunsuke Tamura 1983
- Soichi Funai 1983
- Tetsuro Hatano 1983
- Toshito Kabayshi 1983
- Yoshio Ota 1983
- Kiyo Saito 1983
- Sizuya Tanaka 1983
- Soichi Yamada 1983
- Douglas J. Cannalte 1983
- Gary Hemming 1982
- Robert H. Bates
- George I. Bell 1981
- Robert W. Craig 1981
- Charles S. Houston, M.D. 1981
- Dee Molenaar 1981
- Peter K. Schoening 1981
- H.R.A. Streather 1981
- Thomas O. Nevison 1981
- Leigh N. Ortenburger 1981
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The Robert and Miriam
Underhill Award
Robert L. M. and Miriam O'Brien Underhill are
recognized as two of the great pioneers in
American mountaineering. In their memory, The
American Alpine Club has established the Robert
and Miriam Underhill Award for outstanding
mountaineering achievement. It is to be given
annually to a person who, in the opinion of the
selection committee, has demonstrated the
highest level of skill in the mountaineering
arts and who, through the application of this
skill, courage, and perseverance, has achieved
outstanding success in the various fields of
mountaineering endeavor.
Recipients of the Underhill Award:
- Jay Smith 2003
- Conrad Anker & Nancy Feagin 2002
- Jim Bridwell 2000
- Annie Whitehouse 2000
- Jack Tackle 1999
- Jim Donini 1999
- Allen Steck 1998
- Steven J. Swenson 1997
- Greg Child 1996
- Robyn Erbesfield 1996
- Stewart Alexander (Alex) Lowe 1995
- Alison Keith Osius 1994
- Michael P. Kennedy 1994
- Louis F. Reichardt 1993
- Terrance Manbeck "Mugs" Stump
(posthumously) 1992
- Catherine Calhoun Grisson 1991
- Peter Croft 1991
- George Lowe 1990
- Yvon Chouinard 1989
- Paul Piana 1988
- Todd Skinner 1988
- Catherine M. Freer (posthumously) 1987
- Jeff Lowe 1986
- David Finlay Breashears 1985
- Lynn Marie Hill 1984
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The Literary Award was established to
recognize excellence in alpine literature by
American writers. The recipient of the award is
selected by a committee which determines the
selection criteria and procedures.
Recipients of the Literary Award:
- Tami Knight 2003
- Rick Ridgeway 2002
- Audrey Salkeld 1999
- Michael Kennedy 1998
- Broughton Coburn 1997
- Jonathan Waterman 1996
- Allen Steck 1995
- Steve Roper 1995
- Elizabeth Hawley 1994
- Jeff Long 1993
- David S. Roberts 1992
- Ed Webster 1990
- H. Adams Carter 1988
- Greg Child 1987
- Jonathan Roblee Krakauer 1986
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