President's Awards

Emerging Leader

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes newer members who have made significant contributions to the Association and/or to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service.  The Emerging Leader Award is selected by the ACT National Board President and approved by the ACT Executive Committee.

Chapter of the Year Award

The Chapter of the Year Award is presented to the chapter that has demonstrated a significant contribution to the value of the national Association by hosting events and meetings that strengthen the community of TDM professionals locally and enhance the overall value of membership.  The Chapter should show an increase in membership numbers and a growth of member involvement within the chapter leadership.

2024: Northern California
2023: Chesapeake Chapter
2022: Midwest Chapter
2021: SEACT
2020: SEACT
2019: Northern California
2018: Midwest Chapter
2017: Red River Chapter
2016: Northern California

TDM Champion Award

The TDM Champion Award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to the industry and profession and have demonstrated commitment and dedication through leadership on the local and/or national level.  The TDM Champion Award is selected by the ACT National Board President and approved by the ACT Executive Committee.

2024: Thom Cerny, TDM-CP
2023: Carol Cooper 
2022: Jim Barr
2021: Rob Henry, TDM-CP
2020: Jessica Alba, TDM-CP
2019: Aaron Fodge, TDM-CP
2018: Beth Snoke
2017: Jarvis Keys
2016: Maureen Farrell

Extraordinary Service / Exemplary Leadership Award

The Extraordinary Service / Exemplary Leadership Award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to the Association through leadership and engagement in ACT’s Board, chapters, councils, and committees.

2024: Courtney Reynolds, TDM-CP
2023: Christopher Bongorno, TDM-CP 
2022: Kevin Chau
2021: Leigh Anderson & Kiki Dohman
2020: Frank Mongioi, TDM-CP, Michelle Althoff, Debbie Hoffmann
2019: Ruth Reiman, Kerry Haywood, Lisa Kay Schweyer, TDM-CP
2018: Not Awarded
2017: Wendy Duren
2016: Peggy Schwartz

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to recognize a career of exemplary leadership and contributions to ACT, the industry, and the profession. 

Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award must have achieved at least 15 years in the field of TDM or related experience, and served as a leader within an ACT Council, Chapter, Committee, or National Board.  The Award is selected by the ACT National Board President and approved by the ACT Executive Committee.

2022: Larry Filler, TDM-CP
2021: Not Awarded
2020: Not Awarded
2019: Not Awarded
2018: David McMaster, TDM-CP
2017: John Ciaffone
2016: Syd Pawlowski
2015: Ron Steedly
2014: Kay Carson and Luanna Huber
2013: Penny Menton
2012: Debra J. Adams
2011: Not Awarded
2010: Jon Martz
2009: Charlene "Gus" Robey
2008: Not Awarded
2007: Phil Winters