2024 Chapter Awards Winners Announced!
SIM recognizes members who contribute to the growth, advancement and excellence of their local chapter. This year, twelve recipients were chosen by a panel of judges and were formally recognized alongside all 20+ nominees at the 2024 Chapter Leader Summit in Dallas.
If you missed the celebration in Dallas, check out the recording here.
Congratulations to the winners!
- SIM National Chapter Innovator of the Year
- John Buccola, SoCal
- Jim Martin, Boston
- Laura Hemenway, Arizona
- SIM National Chapter Champion of the Year
- Chuck Williams, Detroit
- Angela Venuk, DFW
- Jake Westphal, SoCal
- SIM National Chapter Community Impact Award
- Gary Russell, Houston
- Antonio Taylor, Memphis
- Lucy Negron, Boston
- SIM National Hall of Fame
- Ephraim McLean, Atlanta
- Andrew Jackson, DFW
- Michael Sperling, Arizona
We are grateful to all our nominees who individually and collectively exemplify a commitment to building their local communities and living SIM’s brand. We also want to thank our judges, representing a cross-section of the country:
- Pradeep Kumar, Chair, Portland
- Kevin Christ, Dallas-Fort Worth, 2023 Awardee
- John Murdock, Charlotte, 2023 Awardee
- Nanci Schimizzi, Capital Area, SIM Foundation Chair Emeritus
- Helen Norris, SoCal, SIM National Board Director
2024 SIM National Chapter Leader Award Nominees:
SIM National Chapter Champion of the Year
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Chuck Williams, Detroit, Winner
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Angela Venuk, DFW, Winner
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Jake Westphal, SoCal, Winner
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Mary Aylward, Boston
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Laura Hemenway, Arizona
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Matt Minoski, RTP
SIM NationalCommunity Impact Award
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Gary Russell, Houston, Winner
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Antonio Taylor, Memphis, Winner
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Lucy Negron, Boston, Winner
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John Bender, DFW, Winner
SIM National Innovator of the Year
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John Buccola, SoCal, Winner
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Jim Martin, Boston, Winner
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Laura Hemenway, Arizona, Winner
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Ketan Thanki, DFW
SIM National Hall of Fame
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Ephraim McLean, Atlanta, Winner
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Andrew Jackson, DFW, Winner
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Michael Sperling, Arizona, Winner
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Daidre Fanis, Charlotte
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Cindy McKenzie, SoCal
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Rick Carney, NJ
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Rhona Kannon, Fairfield Westchester
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Dennis Ravenelle, Boston
Congratulations to the 2024 SIM Chapter Leaders of the Year!