This award recognizes valuable, and distinguished, contributions to the Association, the individual's employing organization, and the general public.

Past Award Winners

Professional Achievement | Robert L. Lawrence Distigusied Service Award | Life Membership | Honorary Member 

Professional Achievement Award:

Given annually, this award recognizes SWANA Members for valuable and distinguished contributions to the Association, the individual’s employing organization and the general public.  The length of continuous contributions and services by the individual is a consideration in the selection.

Regular Member | Sustaining Member | Retired Member | Life Member

 

 

 

Professional Achievement  - Retired Member 

2006 2005

John Boss Arnold “Duffy” Thompson

2004 2004

Paul Smilanich Pete Chavez

2003 2002

Laurence S. Carter Murray Ashton

 


Professional Achievement  - Life Member  

2008 2004

Robert A. Epler Jack Friedline

2003

H. Lanier Hickman*

2002

Stephen Lippy

Robert L. Lawrence Distinguished Service Award: 

This award is for a Member, or non-member who, by his or her service to the MSWM field, has demonstrated meritorious consideration. Determination of the award is based on the nominee's service and activity beyond normal responsibilities to the employer and to the general public. Not always awarded every year, it represents the highest accolade the solid waste field can bestow.

2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002

Richard J. Mauck Lisa Skumatz John Lackie J. David Myers N.C. Vasuki* Ronald Driedger

1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

Durwood S. Curling* H. Lanier Hickman* Raymond L. Huitric Clay Ervine Roger Power Timothy Hunt*

1993 1992 1987 1986 1985

Frank Bowerman Richard Eldredge* Robert Stearns Jerry Fairbanks Norman Jones

Life Member Award: 

Criteria for consideration includes length of service, commitment to SWANA and its chapters, and superior commitment and service to his/her employer.

Only one life member award may be granted in any one year (with exception of the Life Member Status presented annually to the Association's outgoing President).  This award is only conveyed with the approval of SWANA's International Board, conveying its stature and entitles recipients to full membership status, without charge, in the Association and all Chapters during their lifetime.

2008 2007 2004 2003 2002

Willie Black Ross Maybee Paul Stoller Mack Belue Roy Barbatti

2001 1999 1998 1997 1996

Jerry Springer John G. Pacey Kay Hickman H. Lanier Hickman* Frank Borchardt*

1995 1994 1993 1991 1985

Richard Eldredge* Don Warren* Ben Masengil* Dick Townley* Charles Norton

Honorary Membership Award:

This award may be presented to non-members and to SWANA Staff for significant contributions to the field of environmental protection, particularly in North America, with preference to those working in solid waste management.

Candidates who have been supportive of, and instrumental in, the conduct of SWANA's mission, directly or indirectly, are given particular consideration. As with the Life Member Award, this honor must be approved by SWANA's International Board.
 

2004 2003

William (Bill) W. Hinkley Don Warren* (posthumous)

2000 1996

Barry S. Shanoff Steve Wilkening

1996

John M. Sharf

* Denote professionals who received 
an award in more than one award category

An individual may be nominated for consideration by contacting Kathy Callaghan at 1-800-GO-SWANA 
(467-9262) x 248, via email, or by downloading the 2008 Nomination Form here.