Congratulations to Mats of Sweden for his selection for his passionate contributions. His love for the game transcends personal gain. Sylvia Voakes receives the same honors.

Mats Bengtsson has been a spark of enthusiasm for international disc golf. His hard work and selfless development of disc golf have taken the Swedish game to a new level. Mats has been an ambassador of good sportsmanship. He displayed his high caliber game and specialty as a backhand roller during extensive American tours. His solid game earned him a disc golf titles at the 1989 WFDF Overalls and at two European Championships. Mats' initiatives include directing the Lundagolfen and Helsingborg Open tournaments. Mats was an early Swedish link with the PDGA and the first PDGA Coordinator for his country. The longevity of his Knickarps Frisbee Golf Mekka imports is an example of his persistence. Mats is a role model for disc golfers because he made his hopes and dreams a reality.

Sylvia Voakes is legendary proof that disc golf is a sport for all ages. During a span of two decades, she has amassed 57 PDGA titles. She has taken six world singles titles, one by a record-setting margin of 114 throws. Sylvia is the first woman to win a PDGA tournament competing against the men of her own age division. She has been a continuing presence on the Pro Tour while balancing an active family life. She won the Player of the Year in 1993 and accepted the Jim Olsen Sr. Award in 1995. Sylvia is a consistent representative of disc golf spirit. Sylvia’s local club has bestowed her with awards for promotion and volunteerism. Her organizational skills are a driving force for prestigious Bowling Green tournaments. She is the PDGA State of Kentucky Coordinator. Sylvia’s positive attitude on the course sets an example for us all, teaching the value of letting a bad shot become history, and moving to the next with a fresh perspective. Her smile is a loving reminder that there is indeed a "Frisbee Family."

Congratulations to Mats of Sweden for his selection for his passionate contributions. His love for the game transcends personal gain. Sylvia Voakes receives the same honors.

Mats Bengtsson has been a spark of enthusiasm for international disc golf. His hard work and selfless development of disc golf have taken the Swedish game to a new level. Mats has been an ambassador of good sportsmanship. He displayed his high caliber game and specialty as a backhand roller during extensive American tours. His solid game earned him a disc golf titles at the 1989 WFDF Overalls and at two European Championships. Mats' initiatives include directing the Lundagolfen and Helsingborg Open tournaments. Mats was an early Swedish link with the PDGA and the first PDGA Coordinator for his country. The longevity of his Knickarps Frisbee Golf Mekka imports is an example of his persistence. Mats is a role model for disc golfers because he made his hopes and dreams a reality.

Sylvia Voakes is legendary proof that disc golf is a sport for all ages. During a span of two decades, she has amassed 57 PDGA titles. She has taken six world singles titles, one by a record-setting margin of 114 throws. Sylvia is the first woman to win a PDGA tournament competing against the men of her own age division. She has been a continuing presence on the Pro Tour while balancing an active family life. She won the Player of the Year in 1993 and accepted the Jim Olsen Sr. Award in 1995. Sylvia is a consistent representative of disc golf spirit. Sylvia�s local club has bestowed her with awards for promotion and volunteerism. Her organizational skills are a driving force for prestigious Bowling Green tournaments. She is the PDGA State of Kentucky Coordinator. Sylvia�s positive attitude on the course sets an example for us all, teaching the value of letting a bad shot become history, and moving to the next with a fresh perspective. Her smile is a loving reminder that there is indeed a "Frisbee Family."