Awarded the Order of Merit George Blair,United States.An indefatigable barefoot skier who has traveled the world publicizing the sport of water skiing. His achievements have exploded the myth that water skiing is for the young and have provided inspiration for thousands of water skiers, young and old. Ralph Meloon,United States. The patriarch of the Correct Craft family, who has long served as the company's goodwill ambassador for water skiing. His personal efforts and the support of the company he has represented have contributed significantly to the progress of the sport throughout the world.