The Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas, Nevada has instituted the Wetzel Award. This award is given in memory of Colonel Scotty Wetzel, a long-time Rotarian and a patriot. Scotty died unexpectedly in May of 2003 from post-surgery complications. Wetzel Awards are given each quarter to three deserving Air Force enlisted persons at Nellis Air Force Base. The commander of the Air Warfare Center at the time, General Steve Wood, asked our club to help reward the “unsung heroes” at the base, those folks who work hard, are role models and yet do not get formal recognition for their exemplary efforts in support of the mission of the base. Scotty Wetzel challenged our club to support the general’s request and we responded enthusiastically. As a result, each award recipient receives a $150 gift certificate to be used for dinner at one of Las Vegas’ premier restaurants, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, and four tickets to a show at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino.

We are proud to sponsor the Wetzel Award and look forward to thanking deserving enlisted men and women at Nellis Air Force Base for years to come.