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
2000 Inda Hall
2001 William Croy
2002 Michael Landry
2003 Scott Reicke
2004 Jon Leslie
2005 Marianne Bertucci
2006 Star DesDunes
2007 Tiffanie Jones
2008 Daniel Green
2009 Janvier Balser
2010 Thomas Miller
2011 Ashley Belding
2012 Benjamin Ardoin
2013 Sabera Pepin
2014 Malinda Ferrell
2015 Kelly O’Haver
2016 April Alexander
2017 Danielle, Katie & Mandy Ferrell and Andy Allain
2018 Jean Chachere
2019 Fr. Tony Ricard and Cathy Allain