Outstanding Association Executive Award


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 (Nominee Must be a Current Staff Member of an Association or Nonprofit Organization. Self nominations are encouraged.)

Recognizes a current executive who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the association management profession as a key leader in a philanthropic, professional or trade organization and has demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the mission of that organization.

The nominee for the Outstanding Association Executive Award has shown commitment to professional, civic, community, and charitable organizations through sustained volunteer service and acknowledges the NYSAE’s mission of leading and advancing the association management profession within the tri-state area.

The nominee must be eligible for current regular membership in NYSAE.

    Past Recipients

    • 2019 Theresa Engler
    • 2018 Gina Ryan, CAE, MSW
    • 2017 Jeffrey L. Reynolds, PhD, CEAP, SAP
    • 2016 Terry Lawler
    • 2015 Carter Keithley
    • 2014 Jack Lund
    • 2013 David Teisler, CAE
    • 2012 Joanne Barry, CAE
    • 2011 Michael P. Kercheval
    • 2010 Holly J. Koenig
    • 2009 William Murray
    • 2008 Claire Rosenzweig, CAE
    • 2007 William J. Forrester
    • 2006 Lucy Cabrera, Ph.D., CAE
    • 2005 Roberta M. McGowan, CAE
    • 2004 Marsha Block, CAE, CFRE
    • 2003 Joan Campbell, CAE
    • 2002 Mary Jane Eimer, CAE
    • 2001 David L. Belden, Ph.D., P.E.
    • 2000 Edward H. Gordon
    • 1999 Joseph E. Spinnato, CAE
    • 1998 Michael L. Weamer, CAE
    • 1997 Robert O. Lehrman
    • 1996 Christine E. Burke, CAE
    • 1995 Edward D. Hendricks, CAE
    • 1994 Wells B. Jones, CAE, CFRE
    • 1993 Marie T. Rossi,CAE
    • 1992 James F. Marquart, CAE
    • 1991 Robert V. Piemonte, EdD, CAE
    • 1990 Thomas McKee, CAE
    • 1989 Dadie Perlov, CAE
    • 1988 Joseph D. Madden, CAE
    • 1987 William Dirzulaitis, CAE
    • 1986 Edith Ewenstein, CAE
    • 1985 Julie Gibouleau, CAE - Deceased
    • 1984 Mary Ann Tuft, CAE


    Submit a Nomination Today!
     (self nominations are encouraged)