Awards
COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE AWARD {Added 2021} This award recognizes outstanding performance by a committee chair in guiding and inspiring committee members to effectively and efficiently run the committee. The committee chair builds strong relationships that support a high level of trust and credibility among committee members.
2024 - Bill Gourley, Esq. | Programs Committee Chair 2023 - Megan Owenby, CISR | Education Committee Chair 2022 - Kris Longfellow, CMCA, AMS | Social Committee Chair 2021 - Stephen Finamore, Esq. | Programs Committee Chair
DOYLE P. JONES LEADERSHIP AWARD The Doyle P. Jones Leadership Award is given to the individual who has provided outstanding leadership and demonstrated long-term dedication to CAI and the community association industry. The winner would have provided training, development and/or recognition programs that empower volunteers and members to be effective and efficient leaders. The award recognizes exemplary service by an individual who has played an instrumental role in fulfilling missions of the chapter.
2024 - Megan Owenby, CISR 2023- Jason Hunsucker 2022 - Jeff Ellixson 2021 - Heather Martin, AMS, CMCA, PCAM 2020 - Cindy Hodge, Esq. 2019 - Dennis Hoffman, PCAM 2018 - Jennifer Fournier 2017 - David Hill, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2016 - Miye Johnson Yi, Esq. 2015 - G. Lanier Coulter, Jr., Esq. 2014 - Jamie Lyons, Esq. 2013 - Barry Coleman 2012 - Sheri Stebbins 2011 - Nancy Allen, CMCA 2010 - Michael Zenner, Esq. 2009 - Michael Crew, PCAM 2008 - Dale Pendergraft 2007 - Mindy Waitsman, Esq. 2006 - Sue Shaw, CMCA, AMS 2005 - Scott Douglas 2004 - Laura Lazar, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2003 - Jay Lazega, Esq. 2002 - Derek Johanson, Esq.
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR The Chapter Educator of the Year Award is given to an individual who has excelled in elevating the quality of CAI's education programs by developing, teaching or leading a significant course. The winner is rewarded for elevating the quality of CAI's educational programs and for their organizational excellence, strong member support and effectiveness. Evaluations submitted by attendees of a class help determine the winner of this award.
2024 - Madeline Bader, Esq. 2023 - Richard Maritt, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2022 - Judy Dreher, CIRMS 2021 - G. Lanier Coulter Jr., Esq. 2020 - Nick Brenneman 2019 - Craig Sears 2018 - Stephen Finamore, Esq. 2017 - Jamie Platt Lyons, Esq. Julie McGhee Howard, Esq. 2016 - Eric Henning, AMS, PCAM, 2015 - Marvin P. Pastel, Esq, 2014 - Lisa Fuerst, Esq. 2013 - Sally Butler 2012 - Gavin Cobb, CPA 2011 - Jason LoMonaco, Esq. 2010 - David Hill, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2009 - Ken Koushel, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2008 - Michael Crew, PCAM James Hawthorne, CMCA, AMS 2007 - Merrill Walker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2006 - Kathy Dorough, Esq. 2005 - Doyle Jones, PCAM 2004 - Jack Friedlander 2003 - John Lueder, Esq. 2002 - George Nowack, Esq
IN'SPIRES' SERVICE AND DEDICATION AWARD {Added in 2020} This award is given to an individual who has shown outstanding and dedicated service to the Chapter. This award recipient is well regarded as a reliable and willing volunteer who routinely goes above and beyond to assist the Chapter. 2024 - Kelley Moon 2023 - Chuck Negas 2022 - Michael Shinners, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2021 - Kent Atzinger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2020 - Terrence Spires
PRESIDENT'S AWARD {Added 2012} The President's Award is given to an individual who has been instrumental in helping the President achieve CAI's goals through their exemplary service and commitment to the chapter. This award recipient is solely at the discretion of the outgoing president.
2024 - David Hill, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
2023 - Kelley Moon
2022 - Miye Johnson Yi, Esq. 2021 - Michael W. Crew, PCAM 2020 - Jannette Shockley, Esq. 2019 - Kent Atzinger, AMS, CMCA, PCAM 2018 - G. Lanier Coulter, Jr., Esq.
2017 - Ashlie Gray
2016 - Neal Bach, CPA
2015 - Mike Dangler
2014 - Veronica Cuellar
2013 - Jamie Lyons, Esq.
2012 - Chuck Negas
RISING STAR AWARD
This award is intended to recognize an emerging leader in the community association industry whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the profession and increased levels of leadership and responsibility.
2024 - Morgan Cohen 2023 - Melissa Rogers 2022 - Andrew Hixson 2021 - Joe Moon 2020 - Kyle Mack 2019 - Cynthia Hodge, Esq. 2018 - Tracy Henson 2017 - Russell Estey 2016 - Melanie Caceres 2015 - Chris Ruthruff 2014 - Tracy Lanard, CMCA 2013 - Kevin Carnes 2012 - Jessica Artt 2011 - G. Lanier Coulter, Jr., Esq. 2010 - Jay Fraiser, Esq.. 2009 - Sara Hicks 2008 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2007 - Ashlie Gray 2006 - Nancy Allen, CMCA 2005 - Dale Pendergraft 2004 - Kim Gaddis, Esq. 2003 - Teddy Russell 2002 - Jane Maier
OTHER AWARDS
HOMEOWNER VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD This honor recognizes outstanding leadership among those who serve CAI and their neighborhood communities. Anywhere from one to five individuals may be elected for this award each year, solely at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Community Association Institute - Georgia Chapter. Any community volunteer is eligible. This award may not be given every year.
2024 - Ian Mari 2022 - Lindsey Trost 2021 - Jamie Longhurst
RECRUITER OF THE YEAR {Retired 2013}The Recruiter of the Year Award recognizes the individual who goes above and beyond to reach out to managers, business partners, management companies and community association volunteer leaders and educate them on the resources available to them through CAI. With new members come new perspectives and new ideas! New members also result in added credibility to CAI and the community association industry, making CAI a more effective advocate for associations, board members and industry professionals. By recruiting, you are expanding your own professional network, helping the chapter grow stronger and adding value to the industry as a whole.
2013 - Ashley Pafford 2012 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2011 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2010 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2009 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2008 - Laura Lazar, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2007 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2006 - Robin Steinkritz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Jay Purut 2005 - Tammy Jones, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2004 - Laura Lazar, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2003 - Mickel Graham, PCAM 2002 - Dean Donald, PCAM
HALL OF FAME {Retired 2014} This honor is awarded to the member(s) that have shown long-term commitment of time and resources to CAI-Georgia Chapter and have been given recognition of overall excellence in public affairs, membership, chapter management and development, member services and leadership. The award is presented for exemplary service and the instrumental role played to help the chapter fulfill its critical missions.
2014 - Dennis Hoffman, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Stephen A. Winter, Esq. Laura Lazar, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 2009 - Doyle Jones, PCAM
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