Oklahoma Society of Association Executives

GEORGE NIGH ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR The George Nigh Association Executive of the Year Award is the highest award presented by the Oklahoma Society of Association Executives. Only Association chief staff officers are eligible. This award recognizes excellence in association management as well as significant contributions to OSAE and the association community.
2010	Debra Bailey, CAE, Oklahoma Restaurant Association/ Oklahoma Travel Industry Association
2009	Dean Myers, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association of Oklahoma
2008	Lyle Kelsey, CAE, CMBE, Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
2007	Jane Nelson, CAE, Oklahoma Nurses Association
2006	Paul Matthews, Highway Users Federation
2005	Oliver Delaney, CAE, Oklahoma Malt Beverage Association
2004	Daryl Hill, CAE, Oklahoma Society of CPAs
2003	Charlotte Edwards, CAE, Oklahoma Assn of Career and Technology Education
2002	Ed Kelsay, CAE, ASAE Fellow, Ed Kelsay & Associates
2001	Bob Rollins, Oklahoma Consumer Finance Assn
2000	Jim Sullins, CAE, Consulting Engineers Council of Oklahoma
1999	Bob E. Jones, CAE, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
1998	Bill Moyer, CAE, Oklahoma Municipal League
1996	Richard L. Hess, CAE, Richard Hess & Assoc.
1995	Leigh Nichols, CAE, American Auto Manufacturers Assn
1994	Bob Berry, CAE, Oklahoma Dental Assn
1993	Stan Orr, CAE, ASAE Fellow, National Assn of Legal Secretaries
1992	Pat Hall, CAE, ASAE Fellow, Oklahoma Public Employees Assn

ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Both chief staff officers and other association staff members are eligible to receive the Association Executive of the Year Award. This award is presented to recognize outstanding accomplishments in association management as well as significant contributions to the association community.
2010	Scott DeWald, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
2009	J. Scott Hopkins, Oklahoma Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association
2008	Craig Buford, CAE, Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma
2007	Danna Fowble, The State Chamber
2006	Ronn Cupp, The State Chamber
2005	Matt Robison, CAE, The State Chamber
2004	Tina Gilliland, CAE, Bartlesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
2003	Brian Foy, Oklahoma State Medical Association
2002	Janis Hutson Reeser, Oklahoma Bankers Association
2001	Charlotte E. Edwards, CAE, Oklahoma Vocational Assn
2000	Lynette McLain, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
1999	Ken Moore, CCE, The State Chamber
1998	Jane Nelson, Oklahoma Vocational Association
1996	Lyle Kelsey, CAE , Oklahoma State Medical Association
1995	Debra Bailey, CAE, EVP, Oklahoma Restaurant Assn

KEY AWARD Both professional and affiliate members may receive the OSAE Key Award. This award is normally presented to recognize one significant event or contribution which benefits either the association community or the community in general.
2010	Marke Burroughs, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2009	Jeanine Fuller, Renaissance Oklahoma City Hotel and Spa
2008	Tracy Boyd, CHSP, Holiday Inn-Oklahoma City Airport
2007	Tawni Phelan, CMP, Oklahoma Society of CPAs
2006	Terry Phillips-Billen, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
2005	Jimi Layman, Oklahoma Municipal League
2004	Sheri Boeckman, Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®
2003	Lyle Kelsey, CAE, CMBE, Oklahoma State Bd of Medical Licensure & Supervision
2003	Tina Gilliland, Bartlesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
2002	Ronn W. Cupp, The State Chamber
2001	Kris Sanders, Oklahoma Press Association
2000	Sam Wade, National Rural Water Association
1999	Sam Blackstock, CAE, Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians
1998	Paul Matthews, Highway Users Federation of OK
1995	Elden G .Roscher, Oklahoma Grocers Assn (posthumous)
	Michele L. Clark, CAE, Oklahoma Assn of Home Care
1994	Leigh Nichols, CAE, American Auto Manufacturers Assn
1993	Danna Fowble, Tulsa CVB
	Dianne Davis, Tulsa CVB
1992	Bob Berry. CAE, Oklahoma Dental Assn

STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE YEAR (AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR) Only strategic partner (affiliate) members of OSAE are eligible to receive this award. The award recognizes contributions to OSAE, the association community, as well as outstanding service to the recipient’s, employer and industry.
2010	Shannon Brown, Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center
2009	Sheila Smith, Embassy Suites Norman
2009	Brian Ferrell, CMP, factor 110
2008	Robin Mickel, CMP, PDC Productions
2007	Sarah Spinks,
2006	Jennifer Elcyzyn, Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
2005	Patrick Boylan, PDC Productions
2004	Kristie Suttee, Doubletree Downtown Tulsa
2003	Charles Swinton, BancFirst
2002	Tracy Blair, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2001	Rick Secrest, Adam's Mark Hotel Tulsa
2000	Tom Schwinden, The Westin, Oklahoma City
1999	Lee Ann Potter, Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills
1998	Reed Downey, Jr., Reed Downey Insurance Co.
1996	Stan Barnett, Midwest Decorating
1995	Stephanie Knowles, Doubletree Hotel Downtown
1994	Terry Phillips-Billen, Hilton Inn NW
1993	Teri Williams, Stillwater National Bank
1992	Sonny Jordan, Shangri-La

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