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 - Regular Member
|
2008
2008
2008
2005
2004
2003
2001
1999
1998
1997
|
Pat Raidy
Russ Rutkowski
Brian Tippetts
William Merry
John B. Abernethy
Michael D. Long
Tom Smith
Daniel M. Gutierrez
Craig “Pete” Duffy
Thomas Horton |
|
1996
1995
1994
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1990
1990 |
Dave Myers
NC Vasuki*
Peter Wong
Gary Martin
Kenneth Smith
Danamarie Schmitt
Taylor Knowles
Ben Masengil*
Bill Johnston
David Gunn |
|
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
|
Durwood S. Curling*
Robert Damjanovich
Arthur Dunn
Dennis Kerton
Paul Clovechok
Wilbur Larson
Earl Smith
Philip Richmond
Jerry Carter
Robert L. Lawrence |
Professional Achievement - Sustaining Member
|
2005
2003
2000
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
|
James Caron
Richard D. Haughey
Deanna Ruffer
Jack Carmichael
Timothy Hunt*
Marlene Feuer
John Pacey
Steve Viny |
|
1994
1993
1992
1991
1991
1990
1989
1988 |
Fred Rice
Harvey Gershman
Ellen Bogardus
Marc Rogoff
Robert Hatch
Don Warren*
Jim Jones
Floyd Forsberg |
|
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981 |
Marden Spencer
Jesse Sparks
Frank Gerdnic, Jr.
Richard Eldredge*
Frank Borchardt*
Dick Townley*
Jay “Spider” Davis |
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 |
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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) |
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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.