The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing leading role models in the numismatic community that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence. The Outstanding Adult Advisor and Outstanding District Representative will be awarded during the Oklahoma City World’s Fair of Money® Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, August 21 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Ballroom A at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The ANA Dealer of the Year will be awarded at the convention’s 134th Anniversary Awards Banquet, Friday, August 22 from 7-10 p.m. at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel.
David Cadenasso is the recipient of the ANA’s 2025 Lawrence J. Gentile Sr. Memorial Award for Outstanding Adult Advisor. Cadenasso started bringing coins to the classroom several years ago, which inspired him to launch three wildly successful coin clubs for local elementary and middle schools in California. Last year, he created the nonprofit Central Cal Young Numismatists to unite the clubs. He regularly visits each group, hands out coins, secures guest speakers, and publishes a member newsletter.
Outstanding District Representatives Eric and Jennifer Kibbey of Indiana, now in their third year as ANA district representatives, have made a lasting impact on the hobby. Instrumental in the growth of the Richmond Coin and Currency Club, they’ve helped grow the club to over 100 members, launched a successful coin show, and created engaging youth programs. Jennifer edits the club newsletter, and together, the couple has recruited 23 ANA members. Through their dedication, teaching, and outreach, they inspire newcomers to discover the joy of the hobby.
The 2025 Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year is Don Bonser. The award recognizes a professional numismatist who shows uncommon dedication to strengthening the hobby and the ANA; exhibits high ethical standards and integrity; and is committed to treating customers fairly and consistently. One of the best coin authenticators in the country,
Bonser has handled more than $200 million in rare coins over the past three decades. He began his numismatic career as a grader at ANACS in 1989 and has served as a grader for Professional Coin Grading Service periodically for the last 20 years. Now an independent dealer, he resides in central Florida and operates Don Bonser Numismatics Ltd. A longtime Summer Seminar instructor and error-coin specialist, Bonser mentors hundreds of young numismatists. He authored The Numismatist’s “Collector’s Edge” column for many years and received an honorary “Doctorate of Numismatics” in 2010. He has been recognized with several other ANA awards for his superior service and humble heart.