2023 Nov-Dec RETA Breeze

THE VENEMANN AWARD

The Venemann Award was presented to Larry Foust 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.

From left to right: Gene Dumas, Larry Foust, Jim Barron

From left to right: Gene Dumas, Benjamin Clark, Melissa Cassell, Jim Barron

From left to right: Don Tragethon, John Sherrill, Jim Barron

THE GLENN W. SMITH AWARD

KIM SNOWDEN AWARD

The Glenn W. Smith Award, conferred at the Board’s discretion, was presented to John Sherrill for his lifetime achievement, not only in service to RETA, but also to the refrigeration Industry.

Benjamin Clark was presented the Kim Snowden Award for his dedication in furthering and promoting women within the refrigeration industry.

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 Kolbi Pipe Marker Co.

THE ELLIOTT R. HALLOWELL AWARD was presented to Miguel Bermudez whose record of service to RETA for the current year merits special recognition and reward. THE EARL J. MCMICHAEL AWARD was presented to the Arizona Chapter for the best growth performance of the previous 12 months.

The Best Interactive Booth Design was presented to Keep Supply.

The Best in Show 10 x 10 booth was presented to Preston Refrigeration.

The Best in Show Island was presented to FRICK.

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