Lifetime Achievement
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Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded by The World Record Academy to record world record breakers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding significance to the field of world records.
Our Lifetime Achievement awards are awarded to recognize contributions over the whole of a career, rather than or in addition to single contribution.
This award is distinct from the World Record Academy Hall of Fame Award, which honors specific world records rather than individuals.
Our Lifetime Achievement awards are awarded to recognize contributions over the whole of a career, rather than or in addition to single contribution.
This award is distinct from the World Record Academy Hall of Fame Award, which honors specific world records rather than individuals.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Kenneth Grant Winans
NOVATO, CA, United States--Mr. Kenneth Grant Winans, President, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Winans Investments, a capital management & research firm and a successful investment management entrepreneur, renowned author, (More...)
2018 World Record Academy's Hall of Fame Inductee: Ilie Dobre (VIDEO)
MIAMI, FL, USA -- Ilie Dobre, sports commentator for the Radio Romania News (Romania's National State Radio) has been included into the World Record Academy's Hall of Fame...(More...)
Longest career as a sports broadcaster: Vin Scully
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA -- Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has now been immortalized in the Book of World Records as the longest-tenured broadcaster with one team: 65 years, five months and 22 days - and counting, thus setting the new world record for the Longest career as a sports broadcaster for a single team.
Photo: Baseball broadcasting icon Vin Scully (USA) was officially recognized for having the Longest career as a sports broadcaster for a single team, having been behind the mic for an incredible 65 years 5 months and 22 days (as of 23 September). Photo: Eileen Blass.
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA -- Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has now been immortalized in the Book of World Records as the longest-tenured broadcaster with one team: 65 years, five months and 22 days - and counting, thus setting the new world record for the Longest career as a sports broadcaster for a single team.
Photo: Baseball broadcasting icon Vin Scully (USA) was officially recognized for having the Longest career as a sports broadcaster for a single team, having been behind the mic for an incredible 65 years 5 months and 22 days (as of 23 September). Photo: Eileen Blass.
Longest career for an ice cream man: Allan Ganz
PEABODY, MA, USA -- Allan Ganz, 77, has been manning an ice cream truck every day since the age of 10; he has served ice cream to families for 68 years, setting the new world record for the Longest career for an ice cream man.
Photo: Allan Ganz, 78, has been selling sweet treats from an ice cream truck almost since World War II, for 68 years. He retired from his job with the postal service 13 years ago, devoting his life since then to the ice cream business.
PEABODY, MA, USA -- Allan Ganz, 77, has been manning an ice cream truck every day since the age of 10; he has served ice cream to families for 68 years, setting the new world record for the Longest career for an ice cream man.
Photo: Allan Ganz, 78, has been selling sweet treats from an ice cream truck almost since World War II, for 68 years. He retired from his job with the postal service 13 years ago, devoting his life since then to the ice cream business.
Oldest active pilot: Peter Weber Jr.
PLACERVILLE, CA, USA -- A 95-year-old Northern California man has become the world's oldest active pilot; Peter Weber Jr. was 95 years, 4 months and 23 days old when he flew three looping circles around an airfield near Sacramento on March 30, setting the new world record for the Oldest active pilot.
Photo: Peter Weber was 95 years, 4 months and 23 days old when he flew three looping circles around an airfield near Sacramento on March 30. The Air Force veteran has been pilot for 72 years and says he flies about twice a month. Photo: AP
PLACERVILLE, CA, USA -- A 95-year-old Northern California man has become the world's oldest active pilot; Peter Weber Jr. was 95 years, 4 months and 23 days old when he flew three looping circles around an airfield near Sacramento on March 30, setting the new world record for the Oldest active pilot.
Photo: Peter Weber was 95 years, 4 months and 23 days old when he flew three looping circles around an airfield near Sacramento on March 30. The Air Force veteran has been pilot for 72 years and says he flies about twice a month. Photo: AP
Oldest paperboy: Newt Wallace
WINTERS, CA, USA -- Since 1947, Newt Wallace, 93, has walked the same paper route every week, delivering copies of the Winters Express to the residents of Winters, California, setting the new world record for the Oldest paperboy.
Photo: Newt Wallace, who at 93 is the world's oldest newspaper delivery person, distributing The Winters Express in Winters, a town in Northern California. Photo: Max Whittaker.
WINTERS, CA, USA -- Since 1947, Newt Wallace, 93, has walked the same paper route every week, delivering copies of the Winters Express to the residents of Winters, California, setting the new world record for the Oldest paperboy.
Photo: Newt Wallace, who at 93 is the world's oldest newspaper delivery person, distributing The Winters Express in Winters, a town in Northern California. Photo: Max Whittaker.
Oldest working teacher: Father Geoffrey Schneider
SYDNEY, Australia -- Father Geoffrey Schneider, who has been teacher and chaplain at Sydney's St Aloysius' College's Junior School for 47 years, has no intention of retiring, as he approaches his 100th birthday in December - setting the new world record for the Oldest working teacher.
Photo: Father Geoffrey Schneider is turning 100 in December and still teaches at St Aloysius College. He is the world's oldest teacher. Photo: Dave Swift.
SYDNEY, Australia -- Father Geoffrey Schneider, who has been teacher and chaplain at Sydney's St Aloysius' College's Junior School for 47 years, has no intention of retiring, as he approaches his 100th birthday in December - setting the new world record for the Oldest working teacher.
Photo: Father Geoffrey Schneider is turning 100 in December and still teaches at St Aloysius College. He is the world's oldest teacher. Photo: Dave Swift.
Most pediatric surgeries performed: Dr. Alexandru Pesamosca
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Dr. Alexandru Pesamosca (1930-2011) was a Romanian surgeon and pediatrician, medic at the Marie Sklodovska-Curie (former Budimex) Hospital in Bucharest, Romania. He was the leading surgeon of over 50,000 medical operations on children at this hospital, other medical facilities in Romania and outside the country, setting the world record for the Most pediatric surgeries performed.
"Nicknamed “the Children’s Angel,” Dr. Pesamosca saved the lives of thousands of children whose cases other doctors considered to be hopeless or inoperable. The medical world regrets the death of the renowned surgeon, considering him a landmark and a model that never performed his job for money." Photo: Agerpres
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Dr. Alexandru Pesamosca (1930-2011) was a Romanian surgeon and pediatrician, medic at the Marie Sklodovska-Curie (former Budimex) Hospital in Bucharest, Romania. He was the leading surgeon of over 50,000 medical operations on children at this hospital, other medical facilities in Romania and outside the country, setting the world record for the Most pediatric surgeries performed.
"Nicknamed “the Children’s Angel,” Dr. Pesamosca saved the lives of thousands of children whose cases other doctors considered to be hopeless or inoperable. The medical world regrets the death of the renowned surgeon, considering him a landmark and a model that never performed his job for money." Photo: Agerpres
Longest career as a civil servant: Hardy William Cash
HAMPTON, VA, USA--Hardy William Cash, 84, has retired from the City of Hampton after serving 63 years and 210 days , setting the world record for the Longest career as a civil servant.
"Hardy Cash is a Hampton icon," Mayor Molly Joseph Ward said. "To remain in public service to one city for more than 60 years is a feat that won't likely be duplicated any time soon. We are most grateful to him for his commitment to public service."
Cash also has a street in Hampton named after him.
Photo: Hardy Cash stands in front of a street named after him / photo by Diane Cebula
HAMPTON, VA, USA--Hardy William Cash, 84, has retired from the City of Hampton after serving 63 years and 210 days , setting the world record for the Longest career as a civil servant.
"Hardy Cash is a Hampton icon," Mayor Molly Joseph Ward said. "To remain in public service to one city for more than 60 years is a feat that won't likely be duplicated any time soon. We are most grateful to him for his commitment to public service."
Cash also has a street in Hampton named after him.
Photo: Hardy Cash stands in front of a street named after him / photo by Diane Cebula
Oldest stockbroker: 106-year-old Irving Kahn
NEW YORK, NY, USA -- Irving Kahn, 106, has tracked the market's highs and lows since 1928; now presides over a Madison Avenue firm, Kahn Brothers Group, Inc., with more than $700 million under management , setting the world record for the Oldest stockbroker (oldest living investment professional).
Photo: Irving Kahn is the world's oldest stockbroker at age 106. He has tracked the market's highs and lows since 1928 -- a year before The Great Depression.
NEW YORK, NY, USA -- Irving Kahn, 106, has tracked the market's highs and lows since 1928; now presides over a Madison Avenue firm, Kahn Brothers Group, Inc., with more than $700 million under management , setting the world record for the Oldest stockbroker (oldest living investment professional).
Photo: Irving Kahn is the world's oldest stockbroker at age 106. He has tracked the market's highs and lows since 1928 -- a year before The Great Depression.
Oldest serving judge: Judge Wesley Brown
WICHITA, Kan., USA -- Federal Judge Wesley Brown, who was appointed by President Kennedy a half century ago, is still oldest serving judge Wesley Brownhearing cases at age 103, as a senior judge in Kansas , setting the world record for the Oldest serving judges.
Photo: U.S. Federal District Judge Wesley Brown poses in Wichita. Brown is the oldest working federal judge in the nation, one of four appointees by President Kennedy still on the bench.
WICHITA, Kan., USA -- Federal Judge Wesley Brown, who was appointed by President Kennedy a half century ago, is still oldest serving judge Wesley Brownhearing cases at age 103, as a senior judge in Kansas , setting the world record for the Oldest serving judges.
Photo: U.S. Federal District Judge Wesley Brown poses in Wichita. Brown is the oldest working federal judge in the nation, one of four appointees by President Kennedy still on the bench.
Longest serving scout - world record set by Reg Hayes
LONDON, UK -- Reg Hayes, 95, of Normandy Crescent, Cowley, joined the 2nd Oxford Wolf Cub pack in 1923 and moved up to the SS Mary and John 2nd Oxford Scouts in 1930 – where he has been since , setting the world record for the Longest serving 'boy' scout.
Mr Hayes was just six when he first signed up.
Reg, a bachelor from Oxford, said: "As an only child it gave me a chance to mix with other young boys and girls. Then I became a leader and started organising camps."
Mr Hayes, who also worked at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, in Headington, served in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War.
LONDON, UK -- Reg Hayes, 95, of Normandy Crescent, Cowley, joined the 2nd Oxford Wolf Cub pack in 1923 and moved up to the SS Mary and John 2nd Oxford Scouts in 1930 – where he has been since , setting the world record for the Longest serving 'boy' scout.
Mr Hayes was just six when he first signed up.
Reg, a bachelor from Oxford, said: "As an only child it gave me a chance to mix with other young boys and girls. Then I became a leader and started organising camps."
Mr Hayes, who also worked at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, in Headington, served in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War.
Longest career as a Flight attendant: Ron Akana
HONOLULU, USA -- Eighty-three-year-old Ron Akana from Boulder, Colo., finished his career as a flight attendant over the weekend on a United Airlines flight from Denver to Kauai, setting the world record for the Longest career as a flight attendant.
Over the years, he's seen it all. Passengers would dress up, not down. Think suits, not flip-flops. Smoking was no big deal, not a federal offence.
He returned to his home in Colorado and plans to spend his retirement traveling. From now on, his wife will be joining him.
"I got terrific travel privileges," he said, adding: "There's a lot to be seen."
HONOLULU, USA -- Eighty-three-year-old Ron Akana from Boulder, Colo., finished his career as a flight attendant over the weekend on a United Airlines flight from Denver to Kauai, setting the world record for the Longest career as a flight attendant.
Over the years, he's seen it all. Passengers would dress up, not down. Think suits, not flip-flops. Smoking was no big deal, not a federal offence.
He returned to his home in Colorado and plans to spend his retirement traveling. From now on, his wife will be joining him.
"I got terrific travel privileges," he said, adding: "There's a lot to be seen."
Longest serving car salesman: Deane Salter
WEST COVINA, CA, USA -- After working at Reynolds Buick GMC dealership in West Covina for 55 years, Deane Salter, who will turn 86 next month, sets the world record for the Longest serving car salesman to work with one single employer.
Despite having been eligible for retirement more than 20 years ago, Salter said he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
"I'll just keep doing what I'm doing," Salter said. "Every sale is sort of a challenge. I enjoy it. It keeps me busy. It keeps your mind sharp. It's fun. That's why I do it."
Photo: Keith Birmingham
WEST COVINA, CA, USA -- After working at Reynolds Buick GMC dealership in West Covina for 55 years, Deane Salter, who will turn 86 next month, sets the world record for the Longest serving car salesman to work with one single employer.
Despite having been eligible for retirement more than 20 years ago, Salter said he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
"I'll just keep doing what I'm doing," Salter said. "Every sale is sort of a challenge. I enjoy it. It keeps me busy. It keeps your mind sharp. It's fun. That's why I do it."
Photo: Keith Birmingham
Longest serving Cub Scout den mother: Adele Trapp
NEW YORK, NY, USA--Adele Trapp, 96, first volunteered to serve as den mother for Pack 263 in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood 53 years ago and has been attending weekly meetings ever since - setting the new world record for the Longest serving Cub Scout den mother.
Trapp, 96, has attended weekly scout meetings of Bedford-Stuyvesant's Pack 263 for more than half her life and has taught kids arts and crafts while offering pearls of wisdom.
"She loves children. If we are at home, I'll hear her say 'Where are the children?'" said her daughter Evelyn Rainford, 75, who is cub master to the same Brooklyn scout group. "She's just a simple lady who loves children. That's the bottom line."
NEW YORK, NY, USA--Adele Trapp, 96, first volunteered to serve as den mother for Pack 263 in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood 53 years ago and has been attending weekly meetings ever since - setting the new world record for the Longest serving Cub Scout den mother.
Trapp, 96, has attended weekly scout meetings of Bedford-Stuyvesant's Pack 263 for more than half her life and has taught kids arts and crafts while offering pearls of wisdom.
"She loves children. If we are at home, I'll hear her say 'Where are the children?'" said her daughter Evelyn Rainford, 75, who is cub master to the same Brooklyn scout group. "She's just a simple lady who loves children. That's the bottom line."
World's First Institute of Geriatrics
OTOPENI, Romania -- Ana Aslan was a Romanian biologist and physician who discovered the anti-aging effects of procaine, based on the drugs Gerovital H3 and Aslavital, which she developed; in 1952, she founded the Geriatric Institute of Bucharest, the World's First Institute of Geriatrics.
This institute was recognized by the World Health Organization. While experimenting on the effects that procaine had on arthritis, Aslan discovered other beneficial effects of this drug. It was this discovery that led to a three-year study and eventual invention of her drug called Gerovital (H3), which she prescribed for the effects of aging. Her drug was used by many famous politicians and celebrities around the world, including John F. Kennedy.
OTOPENI, Romania -- Ana Aslan was a Romanian biologist and physician who discovered the anti-aging effects of procaine, based on the drugs Gerovital H3 and Aslavital, which she developed; in 1952, she founded the Geriatric Institute of Bucharest, the World's First Institute of Geriatrics.
This institute was recognized by the World Health Organization. While experimenting on the effects that procaine had on arthritis, Aslan discovered other beneficial effects of this drug. It was this discovery that led to a three-year study and eventual invention of her drug called Gerovital (H3), which she prescribed for the effects of aging. Her drug was used by many famous politicians and celebrities around the world, including John F. Kennedy.
Oldest Practicing Doctor: Dr Walter Watson
AUGUSTA, GA, USA -- Dr Walter Watson, known to many as “Papa Doc”, has delivered 18,000 babies in his 100 years of life - celebrated last month -and still comes into the clinic regularly to see his patients , setting the world record for the Oldest Practicing Doctor.
Dr Walter Watson, the world's Oldest Practicing Doctor has delivered over 18,000 babies over the years and although he has retired from that particular role, he still makes an effort to see around 5 patients every day, including new ones. There are many Augusta-area families that have several generations of babies delivered by the doctor.
Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt / The Augusta Chronicle
AUGUSTA, GA, USA -- Dr Walter Watson, known to many as “Papa Doc”, has delivered 18,000 babies in his 100 years of life - celebrated last month -and still comes into the clinic regularly to see his patients , setting the world record for the Oldest Practicing Doctor.
Dr Walter Watson, the world's Oldest Practicing Doctor has delivered over 18,000 babies over the years and although he has retired from that particular role, he still makes an effort to see around 5 patients every day, including new ones. There are many Augusta-area families that have several generations of babies delivered by the doctor.
Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt / The Augusta Chronicle
Most neurosurgical operations performed: Dr. Leon Danaila
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Dr. Leon Danaila had performed more than 40,200 surgical interventions, out of which 21,779 using the operation microscope, 729 through the use of laser and 18421 classic, without microscope and without laser, thus setting the world record for the Most neurosurgical operations performed.
In 1980, Dănăilă was granted a Fulbright Scholarship, enabling him to work at the neurosurgery clinic of the University Hospital of New York. The 82-year-old surgeon is still working in Romania because "many younger doctors from the country are being recruited to work in Britain", the BBC reports.
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Dr. Leon Danaila had performed more than 40,200 surgical interventions, out of which 21,779 using the operation microscope, 729 through the use of laser and 18421 classic, without microscope and without laser, thus setting the world record for the Most neurosurgical operations performed.
In 1980, Dănăilă was granted a Fulbright Scholarship, enabling him to work at the neurosurgery clinic of the University Hospital of New York. The 82-year-old surgeon is still working in Romania because "many younger doctors from the country are being recruited to work in Britain", the BBC reports.
Longest Career as a Female Radio Presenter: Annie Nightingale
LONDON, UK -- Well loved Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale, 68, has been a regular fixture of the British airwaves for a good forty years now - setting the new world record for the Longest career as a female radio presenter.
Nightingale was the first female DJ to present on Radio 1 back in 1970, and has been on air with the station since.
Photo: Annie Nightingale: 40 years of service as a DJ at Radio 1.
LONDON, UK -- Well loved Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale, 68, has been a regular fixture of the British airwaves for a good forty years now - setting the new world record for the Longest career as a female radio presenter.
Nightingale was the first female DJ to present on Radio 1 back in 1970, and has been on air with the station since.
Photo: Annie Nightingale: 40 years of service as a DJ at Radio 1.
Oldest working teacher: Father Geoffrey Schneider
SYDNEY, Australia -- Father Geoffrey Schneider, who has been teacher and chaplain at Sydney's St Aloysius' College's Junior School for 47 years, has no intention of retiring, as he approaches his 100th birthday in December - setting the new world record for the Oldest working teacher.
Photo: Father Geoffrey Schneider is turning 100 in December and still teaches at St Aloysius College. He is the world's oldest teacher. Photo: Dave Swift.
SYDNEY, Australia -- Father Geoffrey Schneider, who has been teacher and chaplain at Sydney's St Aloysius' College's Junior School for 47 years, has no intention of retiring, as he approaches his 100th birthday in December - setting the new world record for the Oldest working teacher.
Photo: Father Geoffrey Schneider is turning 100 in December and still teaches at St Aloysius College. He is the world's oldest teacher. Photo: Dave Swift.
PLOIESTI, Romania -- Justin Capra
(1933-2015) was an aeronautical engineer who have devised over a hundred inventions, including 'Soleta', the World's Smallest Car, 72 fuel-efficient cars, 15 unconventional engines and seven aircraft. He claimed to have beaten the Americans to make the world's first jetpack. In 2002 the US officially recognized Capra as the inventor of the jetpack.
Photo: Capra in 2009 in another of his inventions, a fuel-efficient car. Photo: AP
Photo: Capra in 2009 in another of his inventions, a fuel-efficient car. Photo: AP
GREEN BAY-- A former Green Bay police chief has the Book of World Records stamp of approval. The late Chief Thomas E. Hawley
has been officially recognized by the Book of World Records as the World’s Longest Serving Chief of Police.
Chief Hawley served as the City of Green Bay Police Chief from August 17, 1897 to June 1, 1946 – a total of 49 years.
The Green Bay Police Department officially began on August 27, 1857 headed by Police Chief Henry Baird and within a few years the department consisted of five officers. Since then it has grown to 192 sworn officers serving a population exceeding 100,000.
Chief Hawley served as the City of Green Bay Police Chief from August 17, 1897 to June 1, 1946 – a total of 49 years.
The Green Bay Police Department officially began on August 27, 1857 headed by Police Chief Henry Baird and within a few years the department consisted of five officers. Since then it has grown to 192 sworn officers serving a population exceeding 100,000.
Longest career as a weather forecaster: Peter Coade
HALIFAX, Canada -- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Peter Coade, 70, marked 50 years as a meteorologist in June, 2013; he has broken the Guinness World Records' record for the longest career as a weather forecaster.
Photo: Meteorologist Peter Coade has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a weather forecaster.
HALIFAX, Canada -- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Peter Coade, 70, marked 50 years as a meteorologist in June, 2013; he has broken the Guinness World Records' record for the longest career as a weather forecaster.
Photo: Meteorologist Peter Coade has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a weather forecaster.
Oldest Papergirl: Beryl Walker
LONDON, UK -- Dedicated Great grandmother, Beryl Walker, of Gloucester, started her round 35 years ago – and has so far cycled 40,000 miles and delivered 500,000 newspapers, setting the new world record for the Oldest Papergirl.
Photo: Beryl Walker, 88, the world's oldest papergirl, delivers The Citizen to Richard Graham, Gloucester's MP and receives "a birthday card signed by several of us who work near the Cathedral and a selection of jam made in Gloucester at Sarah Churchill's The Artisan Kitchen".
LONDON, UK -- Dedicated Great grandmother, Beryl Walker, of Gloucester, started her round 35 years ago – and has so far cycled 40,000 miles and delivered 500,000 newspapers, setting the new world record for the Oldest Papergirl.
Photo: Beryl Walker, 88, the world's oldest papergirl, delivers The Citizen to Richard Graham, Gloucester's MP and receives "a birthday card signed by several of us who work near the Cathedral and a selection of jam made in Gloucester at Sarah Churchill's The Artisan Kitchen".