The Vivian Thacker Award

2019 Recipients: Fr. Tony Ricard and Cathy Allain

Each year the Vivian Thacker Award is presented by Camp Pelican in memory of a young woman who showed remarkable courage in facing the daily challenges presented her by life and her pulmonary disorders. Vivian’s obvious desire to overcome these challenges was a source of inspiration to all who met her. It has been said that Vivian ‘lived for Camp’ and I believe that her desire to return to Camp each year added precious time to her too-short life. I know in my heart that her spirit is among the lead of the many angels who watch over our Camp family during camp week and throughout the year.

Vivian Thacker Award Recipients

1989 Dana LeBlanc

1990 Michael LaFrere

1991 Patrick Croy

1992 Chris Kelley

1993 Elsa Halverson

1994 Wendell Wallace

1995 Scott Suhre

1996 Bobby Solomon

1997 Charlene Reicke

1998 Cory Didone

1999 Charlie Weatherford