John C. Thiel Distinguished Service Award
Presented to unsung heroes, behind-the-scenes volunteers who have a long-term, multi-faceted volunteer record with the Association Forum.
2023
Association Professional – Josie Hernandez, IOM
2022
Association Professional – Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE
Supplier Partner – Norma Castrejon, CAE
2021
Association Professional – Jay Cariño, MBA, CAE
Supplier Partner – Francine Pepitone, CMM
2020
Daniel Borschke, MA
2019
Association Professional – Burt Blanchard
Supplier Partner – Jim Gibson PHR, PMP
2018
Evan Williams, CAE, IOM
2017
Jed Mandel, JD
2016
Association Professional – Carol Pape, CAE
Supplier Partner - Doug Bennett
2015
Association Professional – Kay Granath, CMP, CAE
Supplier Partner - Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE
2014
Association Professional – Steve Smith, MS, CAE
Supplier Partner – Kimberly Pendo, JD
2013
Association Professional - Marilyn Jansen
Supplier Partner - Fred Shea
2012
Philip Lesser, Ph.D., CAE
2011
Association Professional - Robert A. Vitas, Ph.D, CAE, CFRE
Supplier Partner - Debra Bachman-Zabloudil, CAE, FACHE
2010
Association Professional - Peter Schmelzer, CAE
Supplier Partner - Sherry W. Budziak
2009
Stephen P. Stahr, CAE
2008
Steve Lamb, CAE
2007
Oliver Yandle, CAE
2007
Elaine Weiss
2006
Mary Lynn Fayoumi, SPHR,CAE
2005
David Bergman, CAE
2004
Laura Downes, CAE
2003
Linda Ridge
2002
Patrick W. Melvin, CPA
2001
Larry S. Boress, CAE
Karen L. Hughes
2000
Michael Kulczycki, CAE
1999
John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN
Suzanne Meyering, CAE
1998
Christine Norris
1997
Patrick B. Stinson
1996
Kathleen M. Bell, CAE
David L. Stumph, CAE
1995
Thomas F. Renk, CMP, CAE
1994
Ross Ament, CAE
Paula Cozzi Goedert
Ronald E. Keener, CAE
1993
Rosetta Gervasi
John F. Settich, CAE
1992
Bruce Lund
James L. Mallory, CAE
1991
Joan M. Carter, CAE
Maria R. Helm
Mary F. Webster
1990
Patricia F. Appelhans
John J. Prast, CAE
1989
David Hinton
Fred Schwartz
1988
Penelope Aylor, CAE
Ron Culen, CCUE
Suzanne M. Meyering, CAE
1987
Rodney S. Brutlag, CAE
Linda Campbell, CAE
Scott Schwar, CAE
1986
Renee S. Schleicher, CAE
Deborah Long Sexton
1985
Ellis Murphy, CAE
Lawrence H. Sepin, CAE
John C. Thiel
1984
William J. Anton, CAE
Thomas P. Conley
Martin H. Rosenberg
1983
Roderick L. Geer, CAE
Karen S. Trisko
1982
Thomas E. Sharpe
Faye L. Tillis
1980
Rose Bumber
Sharon Lewis