PIMA Congratulates Our
2005 National Award Winners

Executive of the Year

L Pendleton Siegel, Potlatch Corp.

The Executive of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed by PIMA, traditionally presented to senior-level executives in the pulp, paper, or converting industries for excellence in management and outstanding contributions to the industry as a whole.

Mill Manager of the Year

Warren "Buddy" Allen, Domtar Industries Inc.

The Mill Manager of the Year Award recognizes the mill manager who has best demonstrated outstanding leadership, management, and organizational skills leading to improved results at the facility for which he or she is responsible.  Nominees for this award are judged on four criteria: skill in people development; application of best management practices; effective use of external resources; and change management.

Brookshire Moore Superintendent of the Year

Sam Cobb, MeadWestvaco

The Brookshire Moore Superintendent of the Year Award recognizes the mill superintendent who has shown high personal standards and professional management qualities that contribute to the betterment of those under their management and in their company.

Ray H. Cross Community Service Award

David C. Almond, Ciba Specialty Chemicals

This award pays tribute to pulp and paper industry persons who have rendered outstanding service to their communities by involvement in the activities of local business, educational, civic and philanthropic organizations.

Thomas F. Sheerin, Sr. Service Award

Jeffery M. Thorne, Buckman Laboratories, Inc.

The Thomas F. Sheerin, Sr., Service Award is presented to a supplier for outstanding contributions to the pulp and paper industry and/or the community.

Delano L. ‘Del’ Boutin Division Service Award

Philip M. Baker, Northeast PIMA

The Del Boutin Division Service Award is presented to pulp and paper or affiliate members for devoted service to a PIMA Division. The award seeks to recognize long-term dedication of PIMA members at the local division level.

Kenneth H. Phillips Specialist Group Award

Joseph L. Konkel, Georgia-Pacific Corp. and John Yolton, SKF Reliability Systems

This award recognizes outstanding service by a member of one of PIMA's Specialist Group committees.

Student of the Year Award

Elizabeth Allison Siegrist, Miami University

The purpose of this award is to recognize and support outstanding students enrolled in paper science programs.  Winning student is also recognized with a $500 cash award as well as a $500 gift to the school’s PIMA student chapter.

Glen T. Renegar Award

Michael E. McIntosh, International Paper

The Glen T. Renegar Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding service and contribution toward the growth and betterment of the Paper Industry Management Association. The Renegar Award is an honor bestowed by the president of PIMA.

For more information about the awards or nominations for 2006, please contact Sarah Walsh, swalsh@amctec.com.

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