This years award goes to the President of our Association, Tom Polzin. As the inputs for this years award were reviewed, it became obvious that there was only one person this past year that truly met the criteria for this annual Association award. To best summarize why we, the board members, voted the honor our President with this award we present a few of our comments about him for all to see.

I can tell you that Tom is the first President we have had to really take charge and get things done. I feel like we finely have a leader in charge and not a follower.

Tom puts forth a huge effort. He seems to be more involved than any previous president. I feel he does believe in the Association totally.

Tom has great ideas and has done a wonderful job promoting the Association. He worked very hard to bring our first CD project to a really.

Tom seems to be always involved in, and trying to involve all of us in, ideas that will place or spotlight our Association somewhere into the music world. Tom always asks for input on ideas he is working on, and is continually fine tuning them, as the comments come in. I feel our Association is more forward motivated because of Tom’s efforts.

Tom’s optimism and his inherent drive to tackle a job and not quite till it’s done is way I voted for him. Our Association has grown by leaps and bounds as a direct result of Toms efforts over the past couple years.

Tom’s energy, perseverence and infectious attitude about the Association lights a little spark in each of us. Tom’s leadership has put our name out front for all to see.

We congratulate Tom Polzin, President of the National Association of R&B DJs, on his selection as the year 2001 Rufus Oates Award winner.

Terry James, Vice-President, Ballwin, MO

Dave Roby, Secretary/Treasurer, Valrico, FL

Patty Thayer, Director, Webberville, MI

Scotty Mack, Director, Hot Springs, AR

Ray Coker, Director, Houston, TX

Rod Graddon, Director, Allyn, WA