7th Division Standing Committee

7th Division Awards

There are two awards presented annually to members of the 7th Division as outlined below.

The Jack Work Memorial Trophy
by Russ Watson

Jack Work is considered by many to have been a pioneer in the hobby of model railroading. During the 1950's and 60's he shared much of his substantial knowledge and accomplishments with the modelling public through many articles in noted periodicals. After his death in June 1996, his stainless steel railway whistle was kindly donated to the NMRA PNR 7th Division and now is the basis of the Jack Work Memorial Trophy.

The Trophy is presented annually to the 7th division member who best exhibits the qualities that Jack Work displayed, namely: imagination, creativity, innovation, artistry, forward thinking, quality workmanship and the sharing of the results of these qualities with the rest of the hobby. The award may only be received once in a lifetime. The candidates are nominated by their peers.

The Award is based on modelling accomplishments and the sharing of those accomplishments and their appropriate model-building techniques and methods.

The 7th Division is very fortunate to have this prestigious award. 

The Ross Heriot Gold Spike Award
by John Green

The award is presented annually to the individual or individuals in the PNR 7th Division who has made a significant contribution to the division. It is in appreciation of his/her unselfish devotion of time and effort to further the aims of the NMRA, the PNR and the hobby of model railroading through assistance and service for the benefit of all model railroaders within the division.
 
 The award is a once-in-a-lifetime presentation and candidates are nominated by their peers.
 
 The award is a simulated gold spike on a plaque. The spike is a real E&N (Rail America) railroad spike.