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THE PENN OHIO POLKA PALS
"MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD"
Every year the POPP chooses a person who has spent a lifetime promoting Polka Music. We feel the Polka world is a better place because of the following devoted individuals.
1980 John Kuzman
1981 Frankie Yankovic
1982 Johnny Vadnal
1983 Lou Trebar
1984 Walter Ostanek
1985 Eddie Habat
1986 Kenny Bass
1987 Joe Fedorchak
1988 Joey Miskulin
1989 Del Sinchak
1990 Jimmy Sturr
1991 Johnny Krizancic
1992 Norm Kobal
1993 Eddie Vallus
1994 Gary Rhamy
1995 Dick Tady
1996 Al Markic
1997 Tony Petkovsek
1998 Paul Yanchar
1999 Frankie Spetich
2000 Jake Zagger
2001 Tony Vadnal
2002 Del Rezek
2003 Tony Trontel
2004 Sam Pugliano
2005 Bob Bacha
2006 Jack Tady 2007 Fred Gregorich
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THE PENN OHIO POLKA PALS
POSTOMINIOUS AWARD
This award is presented to people who have passed away and have contributed significantly to the preservation and perpetuation of Polka Music. We thank them for their efforts, and we are sure they are continuing the tradition in Polka Heaven.
1988 Johnny Pecon
1989 Matt Hoyer
1990 Joe Trolli
1991 John "Sonny" Litch
1992 Frank Novak
1993 Johnny Rodick
1994 Jack Persin
1995 Ivan "Cookie" Jackobs
1996 Dwight Gobely and Emery Babic
1997 Frank Vadnal and Joe Toriskie
1998 Johnny Butchko and Stan Kobal
1999 Frank Yankovic and Lenny Burnham
2000 Frank Majerac and Joe Beno
2001 Ernie Bennedict and Sam Crano
2002 Rodger Bright and Rudy Kershisnik
2003 Gene Casiola and Jack Fronhoffer
2004 Don Chasko and Georgie Cook
2005 Al Tercek and Eddie Stamphl
2006 Eddie Habat and Hank Pawlak
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