PIMA Congratulates Our 2006 National Award Winners

Executive of the Year

Steven R. Rogel, Weyerhaeuser

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

Gaynor L. "Bud" Nash, Bowater 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

Mike Griffith, Georgia-Pacific

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

Tom Bullock, GP Cellulose

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

David Hickman, Thiele Kaolin

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

Eric Wohltjen, Northeast PIMA and Honeywell

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

Art Rankin, PIMA Purchasing and Affiliates Specialist Group and Appleton (retired)

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

Student of the Year Award

Christopher Young, IPST

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.

Michael P. Johnson IT Affiliate Award

Ole Fadum, Fadum Enterprises

The purpose of this award is to recognize an IT affiliate/supplier for outstanding contributions to the pulp and paper industry and/or the community.

Technologist of the Year Award

Roger Grahl, Georgia-Pacific

The purpose of this award is to recognize a member of a technology or IT team from a paper or paper converting company who has best demonstrated outstanding leadership, management, and organizational skills leading to improved results at the facility or enterprise 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.

Glen T. Renegar Award

Catherine "Katy" Abernathy, Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures

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 PIMA awards program, please contact Mary Beth Cornell, mcornell@pimaweb.org.