President’s Award
2023: Jon Terry, Mike Sofield, Steve Hinz
2020 – 2022: Doug Michael, Sheri Vucci, Arthur Walsh
2019: William Gagnon, Patricia Smith, George Stooks
2018: Jonathan Terry, Amy Baker
2017: Dale Deblois, Dan Gearan. Matt Yencha
2016: Arthur Walsh, Andrew Christ
2015: Pete Buchheit, Steve Peary, Keith Woodward, Dan Gearan
2014: Greg Clayton, Andrew Christ, Mark Showers
2013: Tracey Hartford, Christine Matheson, Beth Clark
Appreciation Award
Certificate of Appreciation
The selection of recipients is based on the following criteria, listed in relative order of priority.
- Service in the Administration of ERAPPA in either elective or appointed offices.
- Service to the Membership and Contributions to the Profession through writing, service on faculties of educational events of ERAPPA, APPA, chapters, & other professional organizations.
- Service on a host committee.
2023: 41- Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2020 – 2022: 45 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2019: 32 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2018: 37 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2017: 48 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2016: 37 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2015: 28 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2014: 48 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
2013: 28 – Chapter Presidents, Committee Members, Host Committee
Merit Award
The selection of recipients is based on the following criteria, listed in relative order of priority.
- Service in the Administration of ERAPPA in either an elected or appointed office (awarded at the end of the term of office).
- Service to the Membership and Contributions to the Profession through writing, service on faculties of educational events of ERAPPA, APPA, chapters, & other professional organizations.
- Selection for Merit Awards are for greater service and contributions, generally over a longer period of time.
2023: Greg Clayton, Kevin Simpson, Jessica Abbott, Phillip R Melnick
2020 – 2022: Jason Sawyer, Marina Clayton-Theriault, John Moore (APPA Information and Research), Scott Albert, Bobby Aldrich, Andy Wilson, Amy Baker, Arthur Walsh, Patty Smith, John Moore (Host Committee co-chair), Rex Giardine
2019: Kevin Mann, Elizabeth Clark, Pete Buchheit, Kevin Simpson, Jessica Abbott, Patty Smith, Sheri Vucci
2018: Jessica Abbott, Steve Peary, Elizabeth Clark, Connie Simmons, John O’Shaughnessy, John Michalewicz, Dan Gearan
2017: Rex Giardine, Elizabeth Clark, Matthew Yencha, Arthur Walsh, Peter Buchheit, Paul Martin, Sheri Vucci, Kelly Geihauser
2016: Ron Swail, Richard Francki, Keith Woodworth, Dale DeBlois, Andrew Christ, Nancy Yeroshefsky, Lawerence Fitzgerald
2015: John Cannon, Rick Battistoni, Greg Clayton, Leon MacLellan, Michelle Frederick, Steve Peary
2014: Mark Showers, Andrew Christ, Beth Clark, Chris Dupuis, Tracey Hartford, Kevin Mann, Christine Matheson, Dan Gearan
2013: Barry McHugh, George Stooks, Robert Cornero, Greg Scott, Dale DeBlois
Emeritus Award
Emeritus membership in ERAPPA is a high honor that is only granted to retirees who have made a significant contribution to ERAPPA, its chapters, and the facilities management profession. Emeritus membership has been designed to recognize and express appreciation to distinguished retired members for their contribution and commitment to the region.
2023: Gordon Robins
2020 – 2022: Pete Buchheit, John Cannon, Kevin Mann, Andy Wilson, J. Thomas Becker, Paul Martin, Norm Young
2019: Dana Peterson, Holly Mussatti
2018: Nancy Yeroshefsky, Mike Patterson
2017: Diane Gravatt, Harry Ford Stryker, Edward Dankanich, James Myers, Robert Carter, Jeff Lamb
2016: Daniel Branigan, Glen Smith, Carol Trexler
2015: Michael Sofield, Bob Britton
2014: David Carll, Christine Matheson, Mark Showers
2013: William Suter, Ken Olsen, Jerry DeSantis
Rising Star Award
ERAPPA Rising Star Award- The Rising Star Award is designed to encourage further participation in ERAPPA among those who have already made significant contributions in the region or chapters. The award recipients are chosen by the ERAPPA President, Past President, and President-Elect.
To be eligible for the Rising Star Award, nominees must meet the following criteria: Employee of an APPA member institution for three consecutive years. Active participation in meetings and other functions of the Association. Demonstrated significant and/or continued service to the association through one or more of the following: Service/contributions/accomplishments at an international, regional, or chapter level. Service/contributions/accomplishments as a member of an official APPA Committee, Program or Task Force, etc. Service/contributions/accomplishments as a member of an official APPA training program or special project. Authorship of a publication, article, or chapter for APPA or presentation at an APPA annual meeting or educational program.
Other voluntary contributions of time, effort, resources, and leadership abilities to promote and enhance APPA and the educational facilities management profession. Have been nominated for the APPA Pacesetter Award. Members may only receive this award one time.
2023: Josh Johnson, Glen Mathieu, Erik Cagle, Gary Goss, Nicola Embleton-Lake, Christi Muller Ford, Stepanka Elias
2020 – 2022: Brian Richards, Melissa Bergeron, Bobby Aldrich, Christopher Anderozzi
2019: Billy Gagnon, Marina Theriault
2018: Jason Sawyer, Melinda Lamoureux, Mary Grube
2017: Tim Garland, Jennifer Kelermen, Dan Barlup, Kelly Geishauser
2016: Kevin Simpson, Jessica Abbott, Peyton Gibson
2015:Chuck Bagley, Todd Miller, Rick Phillips
2014: Rick Battistoni, Matt Yencha
2013: Steve Peary, Beth Clark
Chapter Champions
ERAPPA Chapter Champion Award- This award is to recognize an individual or an institution for their participation and support of the organization at any or all levels. It will be awarded annually selected from nominations made by the Chapter Presidents.
The criteria for this award are flexible to allow recognition for participation in a number of ways.
Some examples are:
Longevity–An institution or individual that has supported the organization for a long time.
Strong Participation– This could include providing leadership candidates, active members, hosting meetings or always in attendance at meetings. Participates at all levels–This could be an individual or institution that participates at all levels of the organization; Chapter, ERAPPA and APPA.
Hosting an Event-Hosting an ERAPPA or Chapter event that was innovative or done extraordinarily well.
Unrecognized Hard Work–This could be someone or an institution that works hard to support the organization but has not received recognition. This is similar to the APPA Unsung Hero.
Mission Support-an individual or institution that has supported the strategic goals of the organization.
Bridge Builder–someone who has strengthened the relationship between the Chapter and ERAPPA.
Showed Significant Initiative–Someone who put forth substantial effort in supporting the organization.
Chapter Development–an individual or institution that has shown extraordinary effort in helping to develop, sustain or reinvigorate a Chapter.
Over Achiever–participates in Chapter newsletters, APPA/ERAPPA publications, presentations, membership drives, meetings, relationships with other members, and overall membership involvement.
2023: Leon MacLellan, Greg Black, Colleen Kirby, Earl Farrell, Jessica Picard, John Moore, Mary Quintana, Spencer Wood, Jean Robinson, Steven Falkowski
2020 – 2022: Leslie Whitby, John O’Shaughnessy, Hilda Andrade, Todd Miller, Mary Grube, Phillip Melnick, Nathan Splinter, Doug Michael, George Stooks, Greg Clayton, William Gagnon, Amber Donato, Rich McEvoy
2019: Pat Whitney, Kari Miller, Anita Bailey, Bruce MacNeil, Amy Baker, Sheri Vucci
2018: Rick Zalagenas, Mike Patterson, Jessica Abbott, Bob Unger, New Jersey Institute of Technology
2017: Arthur Walsh
2016: Andrew Feick
2015: Penn State University, John Cannon
2014: Connie Simmons, Christine Matheson, Joe Wojtysiak
2013: Bob Britton, Jerome Sidio
Norman Bedell Award
The Norman H. Bedell Award was created in 1996 by ERAPPA to recognize the contributions of
Norman H. Bedell who served APPA, ERAPPA, and KAPPA as International Vice-President for Professional Affairs, Regional Officer and President, and Chapter Founder and Treasurer. Norman demonstrated a unique blend of dedication and tenacity coupled with a sincere love for and belief in people. This award memorializes his contributions by recognizing another member who has served with distinction and exemplifies the leadership qualities of the late Norman H. Bedell.
Common achievements of past recipients: ERAPPA President, APPA Elected Board Member, ERAPPA Award Winner, 10+ years of involvement
2023: Authur Walsh
2022: Keith Woodward
2021: None Awarded
2020: None Awarded
2019: Norm Young
2018: Mike Sofield
2017: None Awarded
2016: None Awarded
2015: None Awarded
2014: Glenn Smith
2013: None Awarded