 Lion Monarch George Paddleford |
THE CRAIG P. CALKINS
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George Paddleford, first winner of the Craig Calkins Award | |
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A long-time Olds and Cadillac dealer in Palo Alto, George Paddleford joined with Craig Calkins and fellow Lions in 1967 to create the Palo Alto Concours D'Elegance. The first year ran at a loss, but George picked up the tab and became one of the Concours' strongest advocates. In 1989, George became the first recipient of the Craig P. Calkins Memorial Award, an honor given for outstanding service by a Lion to the Concours D'Elegance. The picture above commemorates this event. Since 1989, Lion George has continued to be a leading participant in the Concours, lending his not inconsiderable name and reputation to the cause. In May, 1999, he was honored by Avenidas for a lifetime achievement in service to our community, and most particularly for his tireless support of the Concours and the charitable works this event makes possible year after year. |