Mike Munzer (South Australia) has been an untiring and devoted promoter, mentor and worker for stamp collecting with juniors since 1970.    Recognition of his outstanding success in promoting and encouraging collecting among youth in South Australia led to him being involved at a national level, first at AUSIPEX 84 World Exhibition, and regularly thereafter at national exhibitions.

Mike's obvious enthusiasm and success in this area, led to his involvement as the APF Philatelic Development Officer for several years, and being in constant demand to run junior workshops at National Exhibitions and at AUSTRALIA 99.   He developed several very popular philatelic games, and served as editor of the APF's Young Collector magazine.

In 1985 Mike's outstanding contribution to philately, particularly junior philately in South Australia, was recognized with him being presented the 'Briskham Award'.   The SPAN Award is in recognition of Mike Munzer's outstanding and valued contribution in this area in the broader national field.