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  1. 13-01-2020, 09:24 PM #1
    Bill Gletsos
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    2019/2020 ACF Medals

    The ACF medal winners are as follows:

    2019 Steiner Medal: GM Anton Smirnov

    2019 Arlauskas Medal: Cameron McGowan

    2019 Viner Medal: IM Leonid Sandler

    2020 Koshnitsky Medal: Mark Stokes

    2020 Whyat Medal: Dennis Hale

    Congratulations to all recipients.
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  2. 13-01-2020, 09:29 PM #2
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    Congratulations to all. What does each medal signify?
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  4. 13-01-2020, 09:48 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Gletsos View Post
    2020 Koshnitsky Medal: Mark Stokes
    It surprises me Mark didn't win it earlier!

    Congrats to all the recipients.
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    Yes, congrats to all. Great reward for Rooty Hill junior Cameron McGowan.
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    Well done and congratulations to the winners !!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin Bonham View Post
    It surprises me Mark didn't win it earlier!
    It's a surprise to me as well!

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    Congrats to all the recipients.
    Congratulations to everyone from me as well - especially Mark
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Gletsos View Post

    2019 Viner Medal: IM Leonid Sandler
    According to the ACF site Leonid is the inaugural winner of the Viner medal. This only appeared in the last day or so.
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  9. 17-01-2020, 05:57 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Metro View Post
    According to the ACF site Leonid is the inaugural winner of the Viner medal.
    That is correct. It is a new award for senior player of the year.
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  10. 17-01-2020, 09:26 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin Bonham View Post
    It surprises me Mark didn't win it earlier!
    Because he was always promoting others. Wotta guy!
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