Tony Schmitt awarded Lester Dill Award

At the Spring/Summer 2013 MVOR, a great caver received a great award.  Tony Schmitt was awarded the Lester B Dill Award.    Tony has contributed significantly to the MVOR region.    He has mapped caves in Arkansas.  Tony has significantly participated in the Carol Cave project from the earliest moments.  Tony helped discover, map, and now manages six miles of Paulter Cave in Illinois.  Tony is instrumental in the CRF operations in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Tony has supported the Meramec Valley Grotto and the Illinois Spelelogical Association by volunteering and being members of their boards.

Congratulations to Tony Schmitt, a caver's caver, for earning this award.