The Santiago Award
is named after the "Fisherman" character in Hemingway's Nobel prize winning novel
"The Old Man and the Sea" and exemplifies the characteristics of "El Campeon". It is given to an individual that has
devoted their time and energy to promote and enhance young apprentices and the Apprenticeship
Programs in the Southern States.
2006 Santiago Award Winner
Mr. John Bell, (left) Texas State Representative
accepts the 2006 Santiago Award which is awarded
posthumously to Mr. Cecil Strunk, Jr. from Mr. Rick
Rogers, (right) Southern States Awards Committee Member.
2005 Santiago Award Winner
Mr. James Hulsey, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer, (left) presents the 2005 Santiago Award
to Mr. Hermon Milton, (right) Electrical Contractor from Baker, Louisiana.