The 2006 Champion Award:

KNPB's 2006 Champion Award is shared by the co-chairs of the Defining 5 capital campaign Dr. Kosta Arger and Dr. Lynn Learey, co-hosts of KNPB's "Aged To Perfection" annual wine auction fundraiser. As hosts of the popular on-air auction of fine wine and travel since its inception in 1999, these two local physicians have dedicated countless hours to preparation and presentation of this popular fund-raiser .

KNPB’s volunteers perform invaluable service to station activities in all departments. Their help extends across a wide range of activities, from working as studio production crew to helping with professional development activities for teachers, to serving as pledge and auction talent and outreach support.

2006's Outstanding Volunteers include:

	In Production: Don Alexander has consistently been there for production when needed. As Production Manager at The Media Center he has an extremely busy schedule, but somehow Don always finds the time to help KNPB produce local programs. He's vital in that he can handle any job we have for him, from studio camera work to directing an entire production. We literally would not have had a qualified director in the building on a few occasions this past year without Don's generous help.	(from left) KNPB's Production Manager Dave Santina, Don Alexander and KNPB's Board Chair David Dehls.
	In Education and Outreach: Joe Elcano, Director, and Mark Skoff, staff, of the Washoe County School District Instructional Technology Department, for their dedication to the success of our education services. They are enthusiastic partners in our PBS TeacherLine online professional development project. Both Joe and Mark have also presented sessions at the Nevada Educational Technology Leadership Conference which Channel 5 presents each spring.	(from left) KNPB's V.P. of Programming, Promotion and Education Pat Miller; Mark Skoff and Joe Elcano.

In KNPB Development: Bob and Shelby Thistlewhite have been auction volunteers for over ten years. They are probably some of the most dedicated of volunteers, coming early on Saturday and Sunday morning during Lights, Camera, Auction to help with leftover confirmation. Bob has done on-air, phone group, confirmation and any odd job that needed done. Shelby has done confirmation, phones and helped with organizing food.

(from left) KNPB's Board Chair David Dehls with Bob and Shelby Thistlewhite.

Leaving the KNPB Board of Directors with our thanks for their service:

Departing KNPB Board Member Bill Bradley and Board Chair David Dehls.

Departing KNPB Board Member Mal Ercanbrack and Board Chair David Dehls.

Departing KNPB Board Member Mark Knobel and Board Chair David Dehls.