Water Ski Show Capital of the World

    "Tommy" Ambassador Award Recipients

    Tommy Bartlett

    "Tommy" Ambassadors

    Kay Babcock

    Phil Chase

    Jeff Clark

    Chris Coupland

    Tom Diehl

    Dan Duren

    Hans Hauschild

    Don Heilman

    Matt Heilman

    Cathy Luiting

    Gerry Luiting

    Jim Martin

    Michelle Meike

    Mike Molepske

    Maggie Muleski

    Shauna Pasanen

    Adam Schaller

    Joel Shapiro

    The "Tommy" Ambassador Award was created in 2001 to recognize those individuals whose contributions showcase Wisconsin water skiing. It is only fitting that such an award be named after Tommy Bartlett, who used his show business talent to create water ski show performances that would be showcased all over the world. Bartlett became an icon for his tireless work and dedication to his ski, sky and stage show performances for millions of visitors to Wisconsin Dells since 1953.

    Tom Diehl, longtime general manager and the man who would take over the Tommy Bartlett organization upon his passing, became the very first recipient of the "Tommy" Ambassador Award, presented at the 25th annual Think Tank Water Ski Convention & Expo.

    2001

    Tom Diehl

    2001

    2003

    Mike Molepske

    2004

    Hans Hauschild

    2004

    2007

    Phil Chase

    2008

    Jeff Clark

    2008

    2009

    Kay Babcock

    2010

    Cathy Luiting

    2010

    2010

    Jim Martin

    2010

    Maggie Muleski

    2010

    2010

    Joel Shapiro

    2012

    Don Heilman

    2012

    2019

    Dan Duren

    2019

    Gerry Luiting

    2019

    2019

    Michelle Meike

    2019

    Shauna Pasanen

    2019

    2022

    Chris Coupland

    2023

    Matt Heilman

    2023

    2023

    Adam Schaller