IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award
The IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated his/her time to the progress and fulfilling the charge of a committee or task force on which he/she serves.
Stay tuned for more details about the 2025 Call for Nominations
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 29 AUGUST 2025
Eligibility and Rules
- The nominee must be an active member of IAEE or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing.
- The nominee must be present, participate and demonstrate a positive attitude in a majority or all meetings/teleconferences during the year.
- The nominee must collaborate with others on the specific committee or task force.
- The nominee must demonstrate knowledge of the topics and work to fulfill the charge of the committee/task force.
- The nominee must present himself/herself as a leader on the committee/task force.
- The nominee must support IAEE’s mission.
- Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.
Evaluation Criteria
- Nominee’s contribution to overall industry.
- Actions demonstrate or exemplify the goals, objectives and ethics of IAEE.
- Performance demonstrates planning, development and delivery of committee/task force charge that have changed the behaviors of members and industry professionals.
- Nominee’s overall level of involvement in IAEE.
Past recipients of the IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award
2024
Leigh Ann Simpson, CMP
2023
Ryan Lovell, CEM-AP
2022
Bob Hancock
2021
Erika Welling, CEM, DES
2020
Shannon Binger, CEM
2019
James “Jim” Letchworth, CEM
2018
Cookie Walner, CMP, CMM, CAE, CEM, HMCC
2017
B. Murphy, CEM
2016
Mindy Abel, CMP, CTA
2015
Kristin Barranger, CEM
2012
Rob Hamlin
2011
Julie Nelson
2010
Daniel McKinnon, CEM