(Excerpted from BarterNews)

"In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the International Reciprocal Trade Association and in order to recognize certain extraordinary individuals that have served the Modern Trade and Barter Industry since 1979, the IRTA Global Board of Directors has authorized the Legends of Barter Award.

This award will be presented to industry members that meet the award criteria during the IRTA Convention that will be held October 1 through October 3, 2009, in Dallas (TX). The Legends of Barter Award is an honor that recognizes those Modern Trade and Barter Industry members who have served and helped to shape and define the Industry over a period of ten or more years from 1979 to 2009 through positive and identifiable actions. This is an industry wide award and includes individuals from all industry sectors, including commercial barter, corporate barter and the community currency movement.

... Annette Riggs - Commercial Barter & Community Currency 1981-2009

With 20 years experience in the commercial barter sector, Annette transitioned into the community currency sector; now operates a commercial barter exchange in Colorado; has presented Community Currency seminars during both the 2008 and 2009 IRTA conventions. She is an educator and valued speaker who is contributing her unique vision and commitment to both the Community Currency and Commercial Barter segments of the Modern Trade and Barter industry.

... Debbie Schramm (Arcabascio) - Commercial Barter 1991-2009

IRTA Paul St. Martin Distinguished Service Award; four years IRTA Board service; North American Board; IRTA Convention and Marketing Committee; participated in several IRTA convention panels and seminars. She was very active and effective in providing training and education for trade directors and brokers.

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