Departed Rotarian Scotty Wetzel, who for his dedication to
Rotary and acting as our liaison to the Nellis Air Force Base,
the "Wetzel" Award was established in his memory. This award
recognizes outstanding airman from Nellis Air Force Base and
their families each quarter.
The Las Vegas Rotary Club presents the Wetzel AwardThe Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas, Nevada has instituted
the Wetzel Award. This award is given in memory of Colonel
Scotty Wetzel, a long-time Rotarian and a patriot. Scotty died
unexpectedly in May of 2003 from post-surgery complications.
Wetzel Awards are given each quarter to three deserving Air
Force enlisted persons at Nellis Air Force Base. The commander
of the Air Warfare Center at the time, General Steve Wood, asked
our club to help reward the “unsung heroes” at the base, those
folks who work hard, are role models and yet do not get formal
recognition for their exemplary efforts in support of the
mission of the base. Scotty Wetzel challenged our club to
support the general’s request and we responded enthusiastically.
As a result, each award recipient receives a $150 gift
certificate to be used for dinner at one of Las Vegas’ premier
restaurants, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, and four tickets to a show
at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino.
We are proud to sponsor the Wetzel Award and look forward to
thanking deserving enlisted men and women at Nellis Air Force
Base for years to come.
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