CHAPTER 10 AWARDS
Professional of the Year
Each year, Chapter 10 presents the Professional of the Year award to one of its members who has shown professionalism and dedication to the Chapter. Two deserving professionals were awarded this honor in 2023. Congratulations John Petkovsek and Stephanie Riley for their hard work and committment to Chapter 10.
Each year, Chapter 10 presents the Young Professional of the Year Award to one of its members who has shown professionalism and dedication to the Chapter and are typically aged 35 years or younger or new to the right of way industry.
Congratulations Ashley Johnson, MAI, R/W-AC on winning the 2020 Chapter 10 Young Professional of the Year Award.
Employer of the Year
Each year, Chapter 10 recognizes an Employer of the Year that has demonstrated unparalleled leadership, significant contributions to IRWA and the right of way profession and continued support to Chapter members and all industry professionals.
Congratulations to Steel Keenon Ogden, PLLC on receiving the 2022 Chapter 10 Employer of the Year Award, accepted by Chapter members Jason Lueking, Esq. and Chris Wischer, Esq.
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Project of the Year
Each year, Chapter 10 recognizes a project that was worked on during the calendar year by an IRWA Chapter 10 member(s) who is a key participant of the project team and nominated by a Chapter 10 member.
Congratulations to the SR/32 Main Street Construction Project in Westfield, IN, recipient of the Chapter 10 2023 Project of the Year Award. WSP, City of Westfield and INDOT were the firm and entities involved in the winning project. Pat McCallister, SR/WA, Jamie Henry RWP and Kim Smith accepted the award on behalf of WSP.
Lifetime Membership Award
Chapter 10 periodically presents a Chapter 10 member with the Lifetime Membership Award. This award is given to a member who has shown unparalleled leadership, professional dedication and selfless acts like, donating time and making personal contributions to contribute to the continued success of Chapter 10.
Three Chapter members have been given this prestigious award:
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2014 - William L. Wermund, SR/WA
2016 - Cynde Barker, SR/WA, R/W-NAC
2016 - Ron Barker, SR/WA
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Congratulations! Thank you for all you do and have done for Chapter 10!