Celebrating a Record Year!

Under the leadership of President-Elect Jennifer Holocker, we set a new record for gross revenue from the Great Stilly Duck Dash of $274,400, with $117,900 in ticket sales and $156, 500 in sponsorships. 

Jennifer Holocker

The Golden Duck Award

The celebration this year was hosted by Rotarian Kim Deisher Allan and her husband, Rob Allan.  It was billed by Jennifer as :

“The Quackademy Awards”

Team Captains

This team took bold chances and had a little fun proving sometimes the best adventures begin with a little Ducking Around
The Most Likely to cause a Splash Award goes to- Team Duck Around and Find Out- Casey Miller Team Captain.

This team ruled the pond with exceptional leadership, determination, and a true Duck-tastic spirit. 
The Golden Feather Leadership Award goes to- Team Duck Dynasty – Team Captain Mel Simpson.

This is team was so unbelievably amazing there simply not enough feathers in the pond to describe it.
The Legendary Quacker Award goes to -Team Ducking Awesome Team Captain John Meno.

This team brought the fire, the passion, the unstoppable energy that helped ignite the success of the Duck Dash. The Hottest Team on the Pond Award goes to - Team Fire Quackers- Team Captain Jim Kelly

 

This team worked together proving that team work, friendship and a whole lot of quack-tastic energy can accomplish amazing things! The Flock Together Award goes to- Team Quack Pack -Team Captain Kevin Raymond.  Accepting for Kevin, Duane Rhodes.

 

This team brought excitement and enthusiasm and a little bit of magic to every moment! The Surprise & Delight Award goes to- Team Quacker Jacks- Team Captain Simona DeVries. Accepting for Simona was Dave Kraski.

Outstanding Achievement Behind the Scenes

The Voice of the Pond Award goes to - Mel Simpson 

🤝 Sponsorship

The Golden Handshake Award goes to - Jola Barnett - Hogan

Individually, Jola's total ticket sales and sponsorships: $38,540 #1 Overall

The Keeper of the Golden Tickets Award goes to- Eric Scott

🧾 Team Captain Coordinator & Ticket Collections

The Duck Wrangler Award goes to - Dale Duskin

🦆 Mascot Manager

The Spirit of the Flock Award goes to - Katy Shores

🎆 Park & Parade Coordinator

The Chaos Coordinator Award goes to - Casey Miller

🌊 Duck Manager & Boom Crew Leader

The Guardian of the Flock Award- Jim Kelly

💵 Accounting

The Keeper of the Pond Treasure Award- Nicole Voshell

⚖️ Gambling License & Compliance

The Rule Keeper Award- Dave Duskin

🦆🎭 Duck Mascots

The Spirit of the Duck Dash goes to… Lance and Kim!" 

Hospitality Captains

The “Full Belly Award” - Bill
The “Full Heart Award” – Robin

Our next Category is top ticket sales: This award to someone who has turned selling Duck Dash tickets into an art form. Year after year, he sets the bar so high the rest of us are left wondering if he's secretly cloning himself.

Whether it's his enthusiasm, persistence, or simply the fact that nobody can say no to Dale, he continues to lead the flock. Winning this honor nine (or maybe ten!) times isn't luck—it's dedication, passion, and a true commitment to Rotary and our community.

So tonight, we're presenting you with another Duck Dash Championship Ring and the Rotary Bling Necklace—because every legend deserves a little hardware.

Our next category recognizes a special group of Rotarians who accepted the challenge, met an ambitious goal, and proved that persistence, enthusiasm and a little friendly competition can accomplish great things.

The 1.5K club achievement award: 

Mel, Dale, Jenie, Carla, Nicole, Lance, Tanner, Yvonne, Paul A, Casey, Bill, Jeff W, Lynn, Ron, Chris N, Kevin, Duane, Jennifer, Lee, Rob, Ursula, Simona, Katy, Kim Cindy H, Jeff H, Dave K, Eric S, John M, Jim M, Bryce, Barney, Chad, Gina, Jim K, Jola, Bob, Dave D, Marianne, Paul E, Rick Olson, Kathleen Olson

🦆 The "Golden Nest Award"

Kim and Rob!

For opening your home, sharing your hospitality, and giving us the perfect place to celebrate another successful Great Stilly Duck Dash.

Thank you for making everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and right at home.

Let's give Kim and Rob a huge round of applause!

👏👏👏

🎬 One Final Award...

Before the credits roll...

I'd like everyone to look around.

This wasn't just another fundraiser.

This wasn't just another Duck Dash.

This was months of planning...
Hundreds of volunteer hours...
Thousands of tickets sold...
Countless laughs...
New friendships...
And another year of making our community stronger.

Because when Rotarians come together...

Amazing things happen.

So tonight, I'd like to present one final award...

🏆 The Community Impact Award

This award belongs to every person in our club.

Congratulations on another incredible Great Stilly Duck Dash.

"This concludes the Great Stilly Duck Dash Quackademy Awards. Thank you to our cast, our crew, our sponsors, our volunteers, and especially our audience. Drive home safely... and remember... no matter where life takes you... always keep your ducks in a row!"🦆✨