HONORS & AWARDS:

Advocate of the Year presented by the Michigan Manufacturer's Association in recognition of "advocacy and
outstanding performance;"

The Tuebor Award, presented by Michigan Forest Products Council in recognition of "excellence in defending
Michigan's forests;"

Legislative Leadership Award presented by Great Lakes Timber Professionals in recognition of "leadership in
supporting sustainable forest management;"

Legislator of the Year presented by Safari International. Legislative Leadership Award presented the County
Road Association in recognition of "tireless efforts for safe roads and bridges;"

Outstanding Conservation Award presented by the Delta Conservation District in recognition of "outstanding
accomplishments in the conservation of forestry;"

Lake States Region Logging Safety and Innovation Award"  presented by Husqvarna;
Literacy Award presented by the Friends of Education in recognition of "support for Michigan's Free Book
Program;"

Certificates of Appreciation from Northern Michigan University, Abate, and the Upper Peninsula Optometrists;

Special Volunteer Award presented by the Michigan Association of Timbermen in recognition of involvement on
the Log Truck Safety Task Force;

National Logging Safety & Innovations Award presented by the American Logging Council in recognition of
designing, building and using a “state of the art” cribbed trailer to safely haul timber.  
Paid for by Casperson for Congress, Kaye Zemar, Treasurer, Post Office Box 495, Escanaba, Michigan 49829