Announcement: and the winner is...Ron Smith!!!

[BrianPowley]

For a lifetime of unselfish dedication to the art of engraving, Ron Smith was presented with the James B. Meek Award.

There isn't a more prestigious award than this one and there isn't anyone more deserving.

Congratulations, Ron Smith.

Good things for good people...and you're the best.
God Bless you for all you've done for the art.
You've given us more than we can ever give you in return.

 

[Mike Cirelli]

I met Ron at the Blade show a couple years ago. He's a very talented, genuinely nice person and definitely deserving of the award. He was very free with helpful info. I remember he was interested in how I got a certain background finish on a hobo nickel I wear in a ring.
Congratulations Ron

 

[filbertius]

I heard that Mike Dubber did a beautiful engraving job on the award. If possible, I would be tickled to see a picture.

Gary

 

[dclevinger]

Well said Brian, well said.

Ron,
Congratulations my friend, you deserve it. Thank you so much for everything you have done.

David

 

[Marrinan]

Congratulations on being recognized for your lifetime of dedication and promotion-Fred

 

[jerrywh]

Congratulations Ron. Nobody deserves this more than you. One of the few things better than your engraving is your moral character and personality. Your one of my favorite people. Thanks for the good books also. Scrolls are tuff for me. You helped me a lot.
Don;t go away.

 

[jetta77]

Ron, I don't know ya, but your books have influenced me highly in not only engraving but into a whole world of art.

Thanks Ron.
Jeff P.

 

[vanknife]

This is great news, Congratulations and thanks for what you have done for the engraving world and its people.

Cheers

"VAN"

 

[Leonardo]

Congratulations Ron! A well-deserved recognition that I hope will not be the last one. Your constant contribution and helping attitude to all the people well deserve many more!
All the best, Leonardo.

 

[Mack]

Ron, Congratulations sir! I do not know you well, but I know of you and of what you have done for me. You are surly deserving of it. Mack

 

[Peter E]

From what I know Ron is a VERY deserving recipient.

CONGRATULATIONS Ron!

Peter

 

[threefingerdave]

Ron,
Congratulations!
You deserve this award
Dave

 

[CRW]

Congratulations Ron
Although we have never met, you have helped me tremendously with the drawing of scrolls on the knife design. I so appreciate what you have done for me personally. If anyone deserves this award, I know in my hart it has to be you. Thanks for your contribution to the art.
Carl

 

[Charlie]

Well, this kind of news sure makes me happy.

We love you man.

 

[KCSteve]

Congratulations Ron!

A well deserved award for someone who's earned his way to it.

 

[fegarex]

I think we caught Ron a bit off guard when we awarded him with this well deserved award. It was really great for me to be able to present this on behalf of FEGA and all engravers in general.
Hey Ron, how about sending a photo of the plaque for others to see? Mike Dubber did a fantastic job on it and is a work of art itself.
Rex

 

[jlseymour]

Congratulations Ron,
Thanks for all the inspiration and help you give so freely...
Jerry

 

[Sandy]

Congratulations my friend.

Sandy

 

[D.DOUGLAS]

Congrats Ron, Thanks for all your help and dedication toward engraving arts!

 

[Mario Sarto]

Ron - congratulation!
Mario