Professional Achievement - Retired Member
2011 None
2010 None
2009 None
2008 None
2007 None
2006 John Boss
2005 Arnold “Duffy” Thompson
2004 Paul Smilanich (two this year) - and
2004 Pete Chavez
2003 Laurence S. Carter
2002 Murray Ashton
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.
2011 None
2010 None
2009 None
2008 Richard J. Mauck
2007 Lisa Skumatz
2006 None
2005 John Lackie
2004 J. David Myers
2003 N.C. Vasuki*
2002 Ronald Driedger
2001 None
2000 None
1999 Durwood S. Curling*
1998 H. Lanier Hickman*
1997 Raymond L. Huitric
1996 Clay Ervine
1995 Roger Power
1994 Timothy Hunt*
1993 Frank Bowerman
1992 Richard Eldredge*
1991 None
1990 None
1989 None
1988 None
1987 Robert Stearns
1986 Jerry Fairbanks
1985 Norman Jones
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.
2011 Dave Crafton
2010 Frederick C. Rice
2009 Patrick J. Holland AND
2009 Robert P. Stearns
2008 Willie Black
2007 Ross Maybee
2006 None
2005 None
2004 Paul Stoller
2003 Mack Belue
2002 Roy Barbatti
2001 Jerry Springer
2000 John G. Pacey
1999 None
1998 Kay Hickman
1997 H. Lanier Hickman*
1996 Frank Borchardt*
1995 Richard Eldredge*
1994 Don Warren* (deceased 2003)
1993 Ben Masengil*
1992 None
1991 Dick Townley*
1986-1990 None
1985 Charles Norton
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.
2011 None
2010 None
2009 None
2008 None
2007 None
2006 None
2005 None
2004 William (Bill) W. Hinkley
2003 Don Warren* (posthumous)
2002 None
2001 None
2000 Barry S. Shanoff
1999 None
1998 None
1997 None
1996 Steve Wilkening
1995 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.