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2022 AWARDS

2022 AWARDS The following awards were bestowed at the 2022 RETA National Conference. The awards are named in honor of past RETA members who exemplified a specific strength that benefitted RETA membership and our industry through teaching, leadership, or service. A big congratulations and thank you to all of the Award Recipients. The following were honored for their service to the Association and the Industry.

THE OUTSTANDING CHAPTER PRESIDENT AWARD The Outstanding Chapter President Award was presented to Stacy Coogan of the Blue Ridge Chapter. THE FELIX ANDERSON AWARD The Felix Anderson Award was presented to Jackson Bussanmas of the Iowa Chapter and Donna Dumas of the Carolinas Chapter for their exemplary contribution to the development, growth and strength of their chapters. THE GUY R. KING AWARD The Guy R. King Award was presented to Dan Connelly for his outstanding perfor- mance in the education and training of members nationally and locally. THE VENEMANN AWARD The Venemann Award was presented to Jeff Sloan for his outstanding efforts in advancing the aims and ideal of the Association and for his contribution to the education and inspirational betterment of the Association throughout his career. THE ELLIOTT R. HALLOWELL AWARD The Elliott R. Hallowell Award was presented to Brandon Gillott whose record of service to RETA for the current year merits special recognition and reward.

THE GLENN W. SMITH AWARD, The GlennW. Smith Award, conferred at the Board’s discretion, was presented to Russ Ramos for his lifetime achievement, not only in service to RETA, but also to the refrigeration Industry. THE EARL J. MCMICHAEL AWARD The Earl J. McMichael Award was presented to the Omaha Chapter for the best growth performance of the previous 12 months. KIM SNOWDEN AWARD Lee Pyle was presented the first ever Kim Snowden Award for her dedication in furthering and promoting women within the refrigeration industry. SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR AWARDS We also presented all new Sponsor/ Exhibitor Awards, which were voted on by attendees at the Conference. The Sponsor/Exhibitor Congeniality Award was presented to Keep Supply. The Best Interactive Booth Design was presented to Baltimore Aircoil Company. The Best in Show 10 x 10 booth was presented to SCS Engineers. The Best in Show Island was presented to Bitzer US, Inc (VaCom Industries).

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