Other honors Dennis has received include the 1976 Pitstick Memorial Award which recognized him as one of the nation’s most outstanding young spotted breeders and induction into the Illinois Spotted Breeders Hall of Fame in 1999. He also served on the National Spotted Board of Directors from 1992-1998.
Jeffers has always been, and continues to be a strong supporter of spotted activities and breed improvement. Those who have met Dennis say he exemplifies hard work, dedication, honesty, and integrity. Dennis is the son of Bonnie and the late Jerrold Jeffers of Poplar Grove, IL. He has one son, Jerry, who lives in Clinton, WI.
Past recipients of this award are:
1992 - John Wollin, Lake Mills
1993 - James Walsh, Beloit
1994 - Lyle Nelson, Oregon
1995 - Don Lang, Beloit
1996 - Gerald McElroy, Pardeeville
1997 - Earl Skalitzky, Waterloo
1998 - Grenview Farms, Beloit
1999 - LaVern & Marilyn Weller, Dwight, Illinois
2000 - Schuster Brothers, Berlin
2001 - Ralph Wilson, Burlington
2002 - James Furlong, Jr., Watertown
2003 - William Schomberg, La Crosse
2004 - Mike & Donna Lindow, Chili
2005 - Wayne Fowler, Cuba City
2006 - George Holst, Trevor
2007 - Francis Fahey, Belleville
2008 – David Gill, Platteville
2009 - Gary Brewer, Albany
2010 – Paul George, Evansville
2011 – Alan Butts, Evansville
2012 – Erv Nuttleman, Bangor
2013 –Roger Guse, Whitehall
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Source: WPPA