National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame2011 Award Nominations
*winners were announced at their Awards Show in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011
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Lifetime Achievement (*elect 3)
*Fred Kuhar
*Hank Thunander
*Bob Timko
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Trustees Honor Roll (all honored)
Linda Lee Brown
Gus Oswald
John R. Gerl
Angela Zabjek
Ray Skovenski
Al Strukel
Mike Dragas, Ray Sterle, Bill Tomsick
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Cultural Heritage
*The Singing Slovenes, MN
SNPJ Circle 2 Junior Chorus, OH
Slovenian Home, Sharon, PA
SNPJ Heritage Room, PA
Joe Valencic
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Best Musician - Individual
Joe Grkman, Jr.
Bob Kravos
Joe Novak
Brian O’Boyle
Ron Pivovar
*Joey Tomsick
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Support/Promotion
Joe Gabrosek & Gene Kovack
*Ed Ostry
Val Pawlowski
Gary Rhamy
Kay Sefcik & Kathy Paulenich
Pam & Jerry Zagar
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Best Sideman (elect 3)
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Button Box - Individual/Duo
Joe Bajuk
Joe Grkman, Jr.
*Kathy Hlad
Joe Jagunich & John Stark
Ron Pivovar
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Best Vocalist
Hank Guzel, Jr.
Seann McGovern
*Kim Rodick
John Ross
Mary Spehar-White
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Button Box Group
Alaska Button Box Gang
*Fairport Jammers
Mahoning Valley Button Box Club
Northern Ohio Players
Western PA SNPJ Button Box Club
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Band of the Year
Klancnik & Friends
Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band
Joe Novak and Friends
Eddie Rodick Orchestra
*Joey Tomsick Orchestra
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Recording of the Year
Getting Together – Dan Peters
Polka Lust – Ron Pivovar
Rainbow of Music – Frankie Spetich
*Something for Everyone – Bob Kravos
Triglav – The Singing Slovenes
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Greatest All-Time Hits (*elect 2)
*Save the Last Dance Waltz
*Terezinka Polka
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Best New Original Song
*"Arlene’s Waltz" - Dan Peters
"Free Beer Polka" - Jake Kouwe
"Logan’s Polka" - Ron Pivovar
"Old Glory Polka" - Marge Ford
"A Waltzing Symphony" - Joe Bajuk
Completed & returned voting forms by the membership will decide the nominations for this year's awards. Award winners will be announced at the Awards Show XXII held at Euclid High School's auditorium in Euclid, Ohio, at 2PM on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Get details on this and the event leading up to it at the Klancnik & Friends site.
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