NSA-IL Awards
2010 Award Winners
From left Mark Partridge, Lillian Bjorseth, John Walsh
Member of the Year
The Member of the Year Award is given to recognize one NSA-IL member who has made a significant contribution to our chapter during the year. An individual may receive this award only once.
The 2010 winner is Lillian Bjorseth.
Previous recipients are Maureen O'Brien, Janet Franck, Deb DiSandro, Pat McWard, Lori Klinka, Cyndi Maxey, Cheryl Perlitz, Deb Gauldin, Christine Corelli, John Blumberg, Janelle Brittain, Jerry Black, Brian Becker, Joyce Flory, Nadine Grant, Rick Jakle, Frank Bucaro, Jeff Blackman, Bob Swanson, Marge Hildago, M.J. Cross, Sam Lilly.
Barbara O'Connell Celebration of Life Award
The Barbara O'Connell Celebration of Life Award is given in recognition of unselfish support of others. It recognizes individuals who have given freely, cheerfully and selflessly in helping their peers and NSA-IL members. The award may be received more than once.
The 2010 winner is Mark Partridge.
Previous recipients are Cheryl Perlitz, Kevin O’Connor, Rita Emmett, Michael Wynne, Frank Bucaro, Cyndi Maxey, Deb Gauldin, Mari Pat Varga, Nick Carter, Rick Jakle, M.J. Cross, Marge Hidalgo.
Wordsmith Award
This award honors a member who shows exceptional platform excellence.
Receipients have been Johnny Campbell, Jerry Black, Joe Contrera, Mari Pat Varga, John Blumberg, Richard Thieme, Pamela Meyer, Michael Wynne, Barbara Glanz, Jim Meisenheimer, Jane Schuman, M.J. Cross, Kevin O’Connor, Joe O’Rourke, Greg Risberg, John Gorby, Frank Bucaro, Sam Lilly, Arnold "Nick" Carter.
Arnold "Nick" Carter Award
The "Arnold (Nick) Carter" Award is given to acknowledge one NSA-IL member's unrelenting enthusiasm and commitment to the speaking profession. The award also may be received only once.
The 2010 winner is John Walsh.
Previous recipients were Cheryl Kuba, Conor Cunneen, Pat McWard, John Blumberg, Davis Fisher, Char Wenc, Christine Corelli, Cyndi Maxey, Deb Gauldin, Lillian Bjorseth, Jerry Black, Brian Becker, Jim Meisenheimer, Janelle, Brittain, Lauren Harper Haden, Kevin O’Connor, Rick Jakle, Joe O’Rourke, Arnold "Nick" Carter.
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