The nominations are in! Fantasy of Flight’s panel of “Dad experts” have carefully reviewed all submissions and we are delighted to announce the winners of the 1st Annual Search for the “World’s Greatest Dad.”
Although it was obvious each nominated Dad was the true winner in the eyes of their children and individuals who nominated them, the official contest winners* are:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: LEE BAKST
Nominated by Emily R. Bakst, Tampa, FL
Lee and his family will enjoy the following high-flying fun on Father’s Day:
- Admission for four to Fantasy of Flight
- Family Annual Pass (the whole family can come back for the year FREE – limit 4)
- Fantasy of Flight Gift Basket
- Lunch and behind-the-scenes tour for four with pilot, aviation historian and restoration specialist, Ken Kellett
- Recognition during the June 20 Father’s Day aerial demonstration
- Just for Dad: An exciting flight in one of Fantasy of Flight’s most exciting aircraft! Hold onto your hat during this ride in a WWII Fieseler Fi-156 Storch!
2nd Place: Paul Owen nominated by Chrissy O. Walsh, Harmony, FL
Paul will enjoy:
- Admission for two to Fantasy of Flight
- Two Annual Passes (for Dad and the person who nominated him!)
- Fantasy of Flight Gift Basket
- Complimentary lunch at the Compass Rose Diner for two
3rd Place: Randy Lee Hoog nominated by Heather Mae Hoog, Rockledge, FL
Randy will enjoy:
- Admission for two to Fantasy of Flight
- One Annual Pass (for Dad)
- Fantasy of Flight Gift Basket
- Complimentary lunch at the Compass Rose Diner for two
We had so many wonderful submissions that our “Dad expert” panel expanded the categories to include honorable mention. The recipients of the honorable mention category will receive general admission for two to Fantasy of Flight.
Honorable Mention:
Brett Franklin Berner nominated by Crystal Nichole Berner, Fort Myers, FL
William J. Haggadone nominated by Aaron Lindsey Ferrell, Orlando, FL
Larry Ward nominated by David Bradley Ward, Spring, TX
George Kassianides nominated by Simone Behar, Orlando, FL
Dixon Smith nominated by Ryan Dixon Smith, Cincinnati, OH
Raymond F. Shumard nominated by Mark J. Shumard, Altamonte, FL
William (Bill) Curtis Lehr, Sr. nominated by William Curtis Lehr, Jr., Brandon, MS
Congratulations to the winners as well as all the nominees and
Happy Father’s Day to each and every Dad!
We invite all Dads to visit over Father’s Day weekend. Fantasy of Flight is offering FREE ADMISSION to all Dads who are accompanied by a paying admission from Thursday, June 17 to Sunday, June 20, 2010.
*All winners must be available to visit Fantasy of Flight on Father’s Day (June 20, 2010) in order to claim all prizes. Sorry – No Substitutions or Exchanges.
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