DOC 14 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Last Night, Saturday October 5, 2013. During the Minelab Annual Dealer Conference held in Las Vegas Nevada. Chris Gholson and his father Steve of Arizona Outback were awarded the very prestigious: 2013 Minelab PIONEER AWARD The Pioneer Award rewards creativity, invention and entrepreneurship. The Minelab Pioneer has taken initiative to suggest, communicate and champion a new idea, policy or product that has resulted in improving Minelab’s position in the industry from a sales, service or industry perspective. Pioneers in American history have explored and travelled to undiscovered places and often places that are not yet understood; such is the case with AZO. CONGRATULATIONS to Chris and Steve Gholson and the Arizona Outback team! Doc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Herschbach 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Congratulations! You deserve it - good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverJohn 2 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 WAY TO TO GO AZO, CHRIS AND STEVE. YOU GUYS FOR SURE EARNED IT. AND, THANK YOU FOR HELPING GUYS LIKE ME OVER THE YEARS. JOHN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick ward 55 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 WAY TO GO AZO Congratulations to you guys. Arizona Outback gets my vote for the most knowledgeable, user friendly company around. Good products, good advice and nice people can't be beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno Chris 44 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Congratulations. An award well deserved. It was great to see you there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Allison 3 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Hey Guys, I have to agree. Chris has done things at such a young age for this hobby it's unreal. He's a real asset to the Minelab team. Congrats once again!!! P.S. Chris our table had more awards than anyone else .... LOL Your cuz, Rob Allison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shasta gold hunter 2 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Furness 26 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Kudos Chris and Steve ... I'm proud of you guys and proud to be part of the AZO Team. ---Mike F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlaskaNick 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Congratulations Chris and Steve. You and the AZO gang have sure helped me out. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Ya congratulations to the both of you. Great to do business with. Wes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Not to forget that Steve knows more about MD coils and the related science than ANYONE in the universe. He is "the fount of knowledge" when he speaks on that subject. It was my pleasure to listen to him in Prescott a couple of years ago. If it were not for time constraints we would ALL have surely left that building with a Phd in Coiloligy. (YES, that is a word.) Or at least it is NOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitchel 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Chris and Steve, Great job but for you it is not a hobby! You let those of us who are serious and not so serious maximize our pleasure when we get out. Keep Minelab on their toes about American needs. Mitchel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbivingsWA 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Congratulations Chris and Steve!....Great job to both of you and your AZO Team!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunk 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Way to go Chris and Steve; a great achievement for AZO...congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLTDWIZ 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT-AZ-HP 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Chris & Steve , You are the greatest. A award well deserved.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 66 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 way to go guys, a well deserved award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Gholson 1,065 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Wow everyone, thank you for the wonderful comments. I am actually a little speechless. I know that the hard work we put in is appreciated by our customers & the industry, but seeing it here in print is something else. You guys have no idea how much you have made my day…These awards would not have been possible without the continued support of my team and our loyal customers. Simply put, without YOU we would not be here. Thank you for your business, but more importantly, thank you for your friendship. 2014 promises to be a very exciting year indeed! I would also like to congratulate Doc and Rob who were both given awards at the conference. You guys have contributed greatly to the success and growth of this industry as well, so congrats and thank you from all of us! P.S. I will be posting some photos from the conference on the forum this evening. If any of you follow us on Facebook you can find the photos there now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuggetnut 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Congrats Chris and Steve well done and I know I'm a lot better gold metal detectorist thanks to the both of you and the rest of the AZO team. Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredmason 8 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Congrats to AZO Team! btw; Chris I love the new ad with your Daughter and you...she is such a cutie! fred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
errante hombre 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Congratulations! Well deserved! George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montana 1 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Hey Steve And Chris, It has always been a pleasure working with you guys as you built the business. I hope it continues to grow and prosper. Great team !!!----Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clay 23 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Congratulations! Nice going guys. Two awards. It looks like Arizona takes the prize again. We have some really great dealers here. Arizona seems to be in the forefront these days when it comes to hobby gold prospecting and Chris and Steve have had a lot to do with that. You are changing the hobby and making history guys. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
