Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.
Outstanding Member Award – Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises)
The Outstanding Member Award is given to an individual who has distinguished themselves in their work and dedication to the advancement of AAMA and the industry as a whole.
Fronek, a former Chairman of the AAMA Board of Directors (2011-2012), currently maintains 38 active committee and task group memberships, bringing the total to 60 over the course of his many years of service.
“He has played a major role in ensuring progress toward many of AAMA’s basic objectives,” said Hershberger, “which include ongoing improvements in testing, the North American Fenestration Standard, energy efficiency, commercial product performance, certification and specifications for green attributes and sustainability.”
Architectural Products Group Distinguished Service Award – Mark Silverberg (Technoform)
This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Architectural Products Group.
Active in AAMA for more than 23 years, Silverberg is currently involved in the work of 13 committees and task groups spanning subject matter ranging from marketing planning, to technical matters, to code-related issues and continuing education.
Thiret noted that “Mark has served in a leadership position in five key committees and task groups; perhaps the highest-profile of these being chair of the FenestrationMasters™ Program Management Committee, which drives AAMA’s landmark training and personnel certification program.”
Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award – Dean Ruark (PGT Industries)
This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Residential Products Group.
“Dean is relatively new to AAMA,” noted Flanary. “His first national meeting was just four years ago, but in that short time he has certainly made his mark.”
Ruark currently serves on 29 committees and task groups, plus nine more before that whose work is now completed. He is a leading officer of five of these groups, focusing on many topics, including regional issues, code-related concerns, green/sustainability specifications, and education.
“He worked out a streamlined notice of acceptance process for Dade County, FL, that gets product approvals through in record time,” added Flanary. “He also spearheaded unanimous approval by the Florida Building Commission for his proposal to change the state’s energy codes, based on science and consumer affordability.”
Marketing Distinguished Service Award – Scott Condreay (Sapa Extrusions)
Additional Recognition
Also during the Awards Banquet, previous years’ Outstanding Members who were in attendance were recognized for their prominent contributions to AAMA’s progress. Additionally, chairs of AAMA’s committees and task groups and other leaders were also recognized at the banquet. Walker commented that “these individuals spend their time and energy, over and above their work and family life, without additional compensation other than the satisfaction of helping their industry and colleagues. They should be recognized for this sacrifice and be proud of this recognition. We couldn’t do what we do without them.”More information about AAMA and its activities can be found via the AAMA Media Relations page or at the AAMA website, www.aamanet.org.
AAMA is the source of performance standards, product certification, and educational programs for the fenestration industry.SM