Awards and appointments Bonnie Prudden

from left right, president harry truman, winston e. burdine, national commander of amvets, bonnie prudden, institute of physical fitness, 1958–1959



1947 received first national ski patrol badge , appointment women
1948 awarded safety trophy united states eastern amateur ski association
1955 ymca award leadership of physical directors, massachusetts , connecticut
1956 honorable mention ama work in hypokinetic disease
1958 new york state ymca award service youth
1958 honorary master’s degree in humanics springfield college, springfield, ma
1959 appointed adviser on youth fitness national commander of american veterans of world war ii , korea (amvets)
1983 award american alliance of health, physical education , recreation aquatic council “contributions field of aquatics , work infant water safety.”
1984 governor dukakis declares january 29 bonnie prudden day in recognition of work in fitness , myotherapy.
1984 selected u.s. jaycees 1 of 10 healthy american fitness leaders “dedication bring fitness americans: newborns old , in-between.”
1989 bonnie designated national master in sports/fitness presidents council on physical fitness , sport “ demonstrated continued commitment public service in interest of sport , earned recognition contributing physical fitness , sport nationally. “
1991 united states water fitness association fitness living award
1994 tucson mayor george miller , arizona governor fife symington honor bonnie declaring january 29 bonnie prudden day in arizona
1995 c. carson conrad award in recognition of distinguished contributions, inspirational leadership & extraordinary achievement in water fitness
1995 exceptional woman award resources women, tucson-based leadership organization
1998 mayor george miller , arizona governor jan hull declare bonnie prudden day celebrating 84th birthday , 50 years in business. 300 guests paid tribute in day long party. among paying tribute president’s council on physical fitness, american massage therapy association, people’s medical society, atria retirement living , pima council on aging.
2001 bluecross blueshield of arizona, ageless heroes awards program gives bonnie love of learning award.
2002 arizona governor’s council on health, physical fitness , sports gives bonnie senior award “for accomplishments serve outstanding example others.”
2006 inducted fitness hall of fame. hall honors individuals, organizations , businesses have spent lifetime promoting healthy living , adoption of “the fitness lifestyle” bonnie nominated pioneers/inventors category.
2006 first person inducted newly formed massage hall of fame. hall honors “bridge builders”, inventors of various types of body work, have furthered profession of massage therapy. inducted development of bonnie prudden myotherapy.
2007 president’s council on physical fitness, sport , nutrition – lifetime achievement award @ ceremony in tucson, az. “is given individuals careers have contributed advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness or sports nationwide. winners chosen members of president s council based on span , scope of individual’s career, estimated number of lives individual has touched through or work, legacy of individuals work, , additional awards or honors received on course of or career.”