Sorry but I'm lost. What does all of that have to do with the ANA award? Did the guy buy a collection that was a display exhibit that won an award, or what?

"2001 ANA EXHIBIT AWARDS The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 74 competitive exhibit awards at its 110th Anniversary Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
First-Place - David G. Provost, "Nevada Casino Silver Strikes Commemorating Babe Ruth"