Frank Chadwick has been elected to receive the HMGS "Scruby Award" given every 2-6 years to someone who's "life-time contributions have made significant and permanent impact on the growth of the hobby of historical miniatures wargaming." Past recipients include Don Featherstone, Duke Seifried, Phil Barker (WRG, DBA), Bob Coggins (Napoleon's Battles) and Dick Bryant (The Courier).

The Award is named for Jack Scruby, who died a few years ago. Jack practically "invented" the hobby of "lead miniature wargaming" as we know it in the United States, by casting most of the first 28mm lead wargaming figures in the U.S., printing the first stateside wargaming books, newsletters, articles, and promoting clubs across the Continent.

HMGS also presents the "Legion of Honor Award" annually. The 2001 HMGS Legion of Honor Awardees are Duncan McFarlane (Wargames Illustrated Editor) and Pete Panzeri (founder of the HOT project at Origins). The Legion of Honor award is given for contributions making a significant impact on the hobby. Past recipients include: Hal Thinglum, Frank Chadwick, Greg Novak, Jim Getz, Scott Bowden, Leo Cronin, Artie Conliffe, Craig Taylor, Jay Hadley, Charlie Sweet, Todd Fisher. Legion of Honor recipients nominate and vote on the Scruby Awards.

Awards will be presented at the Scruby Banquet during the Historicon 2001, Saturday July 21, 7 pm. You can register to attend the banquet through the PEL, mailer or Website. Cost is $25.