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The Grand Canyon Pioneers Society Pioneer Award for 2009 was presented to Brad Dimock for:
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his contributions to knowledge of Colorado River and Grand Canyon history through his original research, award-winning writing, and
operation of Fretwater Press, a publishing house specializing in the characters and stories of the Colorado River system.
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his efforts to preserve and find a permanent home for Grand Canyon’s
historic boats.
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his work as the editor of Grand Canyon River Guides’ Boatman’s Quarterly
Review for 8 years, for which he wrote, researched and published many
articles about Grand Canyon and its history.
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his education and outreach work, conducting regular presentations and
leading trips for organizations such as the Grand Canyon Association
and Grand Canyon River Guides, providing participants with the
ability to share the stories of Grand Canyon’s past in their own
educational and recreational endeavors.
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his original contributions to the Grand Canyon Historical Society’s
History Symposiums.
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his efforts to understand river travel in a more personal way; by
recreating the boats and travels of early river navigators.
