APPA Fellow

APPA's highest individual honour, recognising sustained excellence and exceptional contribution to the profession.

• 2025Lander Medlin
• 2023Theodore J. (Ted) Weidner
• 2022Glen R. Haubold
• 2021J. Thomas Becker, P.E., CEFP
• 2017Joseph K. Han, Jeri Ripley King
• 2016John Morris
• 2015Glenn Smith
• 2012William M. Elvey
• 2011Jack K. Colby
• 2010Maggie Kinnaman, Mohammad H. Qayoumi
• 2009Alan S. Bigger
• 2006Christopher K. Ahoy, Donald J. Guckert, Gary L. Reynolds
• 2005Edward D. Rice
• 2004Inaugural Recipients: Douglas K. Christensen, William A. Daigneau, Jack Hug

Meritorious Service Award

APPA's highest award for service to the Association, established in 1958.

• 2026Jessica Pepoy, Thomas W. Jones
• 2025Dave Maharrey, Patty Smith
• 2024David Smith
• 2021Elizabeth Clark
• 2020Peter Strazdas, Michelle Frederick, Daniel Wooten
• 2019David Handwork, Christopher M. Kopach, Ruthann Manlet
• 2018Emmet Boyle, Glen Haubold, Chuck Scott
• 2017Shelton Riley, Jodie Sweat, Keith Woodward
• 2016J. B. Messer, Glenn Smith, Daniel Young
• 2015David W. Gray, Anthony (Tony) Guerrero, Jeri Ripley King
• 2014Marion Bracy, Don Guckert, Tom Harkenrider, Jay Klingel
• 2013Dave Button, John P. Harrod Jr., Michael R. Johnson
• 2012Tony Ichsan, Brian Worley, Mark Hunter
• 2011Fred Plant, John Morris, Eakle Barfield Jr.
• 2010Kevin Folsom, Mary Vosevich, Norman Young
• 2009Robert J. Carter, Robert S. Hascall, Theodore J. Weidner
• 2008Darrel Meyer
• 2007Polly Pinney, Sam Polk, Terry Ruprecht
• 2006Harvey D. Chace, Cheryl Gomez, Michael Sofield
• 2005Philip L. Cox, Vickie D. Younger
• 2004Christopher Ahoy, Mohammad H. Qayoumi, Leo Yanda
• 2003Alan Bigger, Edward Rice
• 2002Jack Colby, Maggie Kinnaman
• 2001Greg Fichter, Larry Quick, Joseph Rubertone
• 2000Howard A. Wells, Robert A. Getz, Chris Christofferson
• 1999James E. Christenson, Sam Ragusa, James O. Roberts
• 1998Ron Flinn, John Harrod, Ron Hicks
• 1997Thomas F. Vacha, George F. Krell
• 1996Patrick Apel, Gary L. Reynolds
• 1995Frederick L. Klee, E. Diane Kerby
• 1994Norman H. Bedell, William J. Humble, William J. Sharp Jr
• 1993W. Clay Adamson, Pieter van der Have, Maurice Pawsey
• 1992Douglas K. Christensen, Charles W. Jenkins, G. Thomas Wells
• 1991Dean H. Fredericks, Donald L. Mackel
• 1990John A. Heinz, Dorsey D. Jacobs, Henry L. Shelby
• 1989William A. Daigneau, William S. Mutch, Mohammad H. Qayoumi
• 1988Joe J. Estill Jr., Alan D. Lewis, H.C. Lott Jr.
• 1987Herbert I. Collier, G. Don Shepherd
• 1986Jack Hug
• 1985William D. Middleton
• 1984Harold C. Babcock, Paul T. Knapp, Richard C. Neidhard, H. Val Peterson

Pacesetter Award

Recognising mid-career professionals active at the regional and chapter level who show promise for continued leadership.

• 2026Dr. Ayodele Akinola, Larin Davis
• 2025Mary Grube, Mallica Reynolds
• 2024Kevin Simpson
• 2023Priti Bhatia, Phillip Melnick, Angie Mitchell
• 2021Kim Case-Nichols
• 2020Nicole Sanderson
• 2019Ian Hadden, Connie Simmons, Thomas Polansky, Kevin Mann
• 2018Jessica Abbott, Markus Hogue, Dave Irvin, Jason R. Wang
• 2017Rebecca Griffith, Robert A. Boyette, Lee McQueen, Julius R. Williams, Michael Hamilton, Emmet Boyle, Winnie Kwofie
• 2016John Ferris, Dana Gillon, Daniel Wooten
• 2015Chris Kopach, James (Jay) Williams Jr., David Woodson, James Harrod, David Hatch, Lisa Potter, Richard (Rick) Battistoni
• 2014Jerry Carlson, Andrew P. Christ, Dan Park, Steve Peary, Dana Peterson
• 2013Bob Andrews, Greg Clayton, Tony Guerrero, Glen Haubold, Chuck Scott, Chris Snow, Lindsay Wagner
• 2012Lynne Finn, Brandon Baswell, Richard Davis, Chris Eagan, David Handwork, Sue-Anna Miller, Bob Cornero
• 2011John Ott, Rick Storlie, Michael O’Connor, Mike Anthony, Kevin Hansen
• 2010Ben Elisondo, Daniel Gearan, Kristie Kowall, Viron Lynch, Juan Ontiveros, Matthew M. Taylor
• 2009Scott Burns, Ruthann Manlet, David Millay, John Wong
• 2008Jeri King, Terry Major, Bob McMains, Tommy Moss, Willie Suter, Brian Wormwood
• 2007James Barbush, Marion Bracy, Ron Brooks, Michelle Estep-Frederick, Clay Shetler, Mark Shively
• 2006Mark Hunter, Nancy Hurt, Fred Long, John P. Morris, Arthur E. Sykes, L. Scott Turley, Keith Woodward
• 2005Anita Bailey, David Brixen, Harvey Chace, Darrel Meyer, Frederick W. Plant, Jewell Winn
• 2004Kevin Folsom, Craig Bohn, Paul Smith, Al Stoverink
• 2003J. Annette Bardouille, Robert J. Carter, Neal R. Swarnes
• 2002Christopher K. Ahoy, Brooks H. Baker III, Sam L. Polk, Earl Smith, Tom F. Stepnowski, Mary Vosevich
• 2001Robert Bertram, Jeff Buenting, Linda Carter, Terry Ruprecht, L. Wayne White
• 2000Don J. Briselden, David A. Cain, Brian Fenn, Donald L. Hufford, Carol Trexler, V. Randall Turpin, Theodore J. Weidner
• 1999Vickie DeWitt, Becky Hamilton, Hildo Hernandez, Joseph Kish, Robert Lashaway, Dave Sims

Rex Dillow Award for Outstanding Article

Honouring the best article published in Facilities Manager magazine during the previous year.

• 2026Dean Hansen and Mike DunnavantA Strategic Shift
• 2024Jamie K. GayerEmpowering Tomorrow’s Skilled Trade Professionals: Modernizing Apprenticeship Programs in FM
• 2023Dan Bollman and Adam S. LawverConnecting People to Places: Michigan State University’s Use of Mobile Technologies
• 2022Cameron ChristensenVentilation as a Tool to Protect Against COVID-19
• 2021Adam S. Lawver and Sean O’ConnorDeploying Disruptive Technologies with a Disruptive Approach to Leadership
• 2020Brian Cowperthwaite and John D’AngeloInfrastructure Resiliency Model
• 2019Steven D. GilsdorfThe Custodian’s Role in Student Success
• 2018Josh Logan and Nancy HostetlerExploring the Benefits of a Strong Internship Program
• 2017Ryan M. KmetzDesigning a Resilient Campus
• 2016Keith WoodwardFacilities and School Security
• 2015Eric GregoryCommissioning and Emory’s Sustainable Performance Program
• 2014Richard L. McDermottAlright Already! Let’s Stop Answering the Wrong Question About Deferred Maintenance
• 2013Donald J. Guckert and Jeri Ripley KingCreating a Shared Context for Value-Based Collaboration & Decision Making
• 2012John CannonExceeding Expectations
• 2011William A. DaigneauPortfolio Based Management
• 2010Joe WhitefieldDeferred Capital Renewal as a Spoiler for Campus Programs
• 2009Frederic J. GrattoGive Me Liberty or Give Me Brick
• 2008Kate Van Sant and Patricia StewartPandemic Preparation: Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst
• 2007William A. DaigneauMegatrends and Myths: Facilities Management Practices in Higher Education
• 2006Roger E. RoweAfter-Action Reviews: A Process for Continuous Improvement
• 2005Leonard FriesenhahnThe University of Texas Sewer Rehab: Using Trenchless Technologies
• 2004Richard W. RobbenQuality Measurement in a Facilities Management Environment
• 2003Donald J. Guckert and Jeri Ripley KingThe High Cost of Building a Better University
• 2002Walter K. SimpsonA Facilities Manager’s Guide to Green Building Design
• 2001David GonzalesIt Takes a Revolution – A Case Study of Facilities Service Improvements at UCSB
• 2000William A. DaigneauCharting the Future: A Research Agenda for APPA
• 1999John G. Dempsey and Gretchen WesenbergThe Design Partner
• 1998William A. DaigneauProduct Based Management
• 1997Walter SimpsonEnvironmental Stewardship and the Green Campus
• 1996Ksenia Jaroshevish and William MerckPre-Design Planning
• 1995Walter SimpsonRecharging Campus Energy Conservation: ESCOs and Demand Side Management at SUNY Buffalo
• 1994Harvey H. KaiserPutting the Facilities Audit to Work
• 1993Mark PastinPower, Influence, and Survival in Difficult Times
• 1992James E. ChristensonMaintenance Management for the 1990s
• 1991Paul Banks and Carolyn HarrisThe Library Environment and the Preservation of Library Materials
• 1990Teresa S. Hargett and Robert C. OsbornCornell Recycles: A Major University Commitment
• 1989William S. MutchThe 1988 Olympic Winter Games: The University of Calgary Involvement
• 1988Harvey H. KaiserCapital Needs in Higher Education
• 1987Douglas K. ChristensenIntegrating Capital Studies Within Physical Plant Operations