The 2010 Jake Horney Memorial Award was awarded to Mr. Richard Romanus of Roanoke, VA. Mr. Romanus is President and CEO of AuctionServices.com. Rick has been a pioneer and motivator for the Auction Industry for more than 15 years. His expertise in high-tech digital video production, Internet hosting and design, and cutting edge tools and software has won him numerous state and national awards. Rick has an extensive background in computer hardware and software, technology, and the Auction Industry. An entrepreneur and visionary, Rick has had many successful businesses in his career. He was introduced by Barry Cole of Suffolk who presented him with his award.
| 1995 | John Boughton | 2002 | George Daniel | 2009 | Wayne Garst |
| 1996 | Ted Counts | 2003 | John Mastin | 2010 | Richard Romanus |
| 1997 | Guy Townsend | 2004 | Robert “Bobby” G. Dotson | ||
| 1998 | Steve Proffitt | 2005 | G. Ray Boone, CAI | ||
| 1999 | Grayson Smith | 2006 | Buddy Updike | ||
| 2000 | Rick Manley | 2007 | Lee Williams | ||
| 2001 | Ken Farmer | 2008 | Stanley King, Sr. Gaines Dickinson |
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