History
- 2008-2009 Abigail Austin
- 2007-2008 Dernea Michaux-Davis
- 2006-2007 Mike Hattie
- 2005-2006 Doris Hambacher, CRM
- 2004-2005 Laurie Gingrich, CRM
- 2003-2004 Larry Bates
- 2002-2003 Jean Ciura,PhD, CRM
- 2001-2002 Connie Chiagouris,CRM
- 2000-2001 Judy Pier, CRM
- 1999-2000 Kathy Cifrino
- 1998-1999 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 1997-1998 Lori Chandiles
- 1996-1997 Doug Peterson
- 1995-1996 Patrick Cunningham, CRM
- 1994-1995 Larry Bates
- 1993-1994 Mary Haider, CRM
- 1992-1993 Lynne P. Saccameno, CRM
- 1991-1992 Sylvia Kosmala
- 1990-1991 Judith Scott
- 1989-1990 Maureen Lynch Van Dorn
- 1988-1989 Dianne J. Pollitt, CRM
- 1987-1988 Edward Van Dorn
- 1986-1987 Florence M. Ochsner
- 1985-1986 Thomas M. Hynes
- 1984-1985 Juanita S. Payne, CRM
- 1983-1984 Jean G. Barr, CRM
- 1982-1983 Grant O. Hansen
- 1981-1982 Rev. Menceslaus J. Madaj
- 1980-1981 Howard S. Peters
- 1979-1980 Frank W. Dusek
- 1978-1979 Richard Martorano
- 1977-1978 James Malone
- 1976-1977 John C. Gilbert
- 1975-1976 Dennis W. Cunningham
- 1974-1975 Ileen Shepard
- 1972-1974 James Springer, CRM
- 1971-1972 John F. Prette, CRM
- 1970-1971 Charles Garrison, CRM
- 1969-1970 Glen Irvin
- 1968-1969 James Adams, CRM
- 1967-1968 John Fellows
- 1966-1967 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1965-1966 John D. Culton, CRM
- 1964-1965 Bob Harmon
- 1963-1964 John C. Kavan
- 1961-1963 Alice Gregg
- 1959-1961 Doris Hughes
- 1958-1959 Lola Hayes
- 1956-1958 Alma Ledig
- 1954-1956 Louise Bingham
- 1953-1954 Melba Comstock
- 1951-1953 Lee Gilmour
- 1950-1951 Robert Sponhour
- 1949-1950 Nellie Moore
- 1948-1949 Gertrude Schroeder
- 1947-1948 Ann Marie Barnes
- 1946-1947 Cora Cavanagh
- 1944-1946 Beryl Batten
- 1942-1944 Esther Iverson
- 1941-1942 Ann Hill
- 1940-1941 G. Van Benthusen
- 1939-1940 Freida Kraines, CRM
- 1937-1939 Vera Avery
- 1936-1937 E. Elaine Tudro
- 1935-1936 Marguerita McClung
- 1933-1935 Minnie McKelvie
- 1932-1933 Ann Carter Shaw
- 1955-1956 Lee Gilmour
- 1962-1963 Alma Ledig
- 1965-1966 John C. Kavan
- 1968-1969 John D. Culton, CRM
- 1969-1970 Bruce Hardin, CRM
- 1970-1971 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1981-1982 John C. Gilbert
- 1989-1990 David O. Stephens, CRM
- 1991-1992 Manker R. Harris, CRM
Honorary Life Membership is extended to those Chapter members who have made significant contributions to the Chicago Chapter of ARMA International and to the records management profession.
The names of these individuals are inscribed below in honor of their designation as Honorary Life Members.
- Donald F. Evans, CRM
- John C. Gilbert
- John C. Kavan
- Freida Kraines, CRM
- Nellie Moore
- Marjorie T. Payne
- James Springer, CRM
ARMA International Award Recepients
- 1991 Marjorie Payne
- 1972 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1971 Bruce Hardin, CRM
- 1967 John C. Kavan
- 1991 Robert F. Williams
- 1973 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1983 Robert F. Williams
- 1971 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1972 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1971 Bruce Harding, CRM
- 1970 John D. Culton, CRM
- 1968 John Fellowes
- 1967 John C. Kavan
- 1999 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 1985 Maureen Lynch Van Dorn
- 1982 Marjorie T. Payne
- 1980 John C. Gilbert
- 1979 James Springer, CRM
- 1978 John C. Gilbert
- 1978 Freida Kraines, CRM
- 1974 John D. Culton, CRM
- 1984 Donald F. Evans, CRM
ARMA Chicago Award Recepients
The annual awards are intended to recognize those members who have achieved distinction both within the chapter and within their organizations. Any chapter member in good standing is eligible to be nominated for an award.
Chapter Member of the Year is the most prestigious Chapter award. The award is presented to the Chapter member who has made an outstanding contribution to Chapter operations and actively supports ARMA International's goals and objectives. The Chapter Member of the Year is announced at the Chapter Awards Banquet. The recipient is also recognized at the ARMA International Awards Banquet and receives a scholarship covering registration and expenses to attend the next ARMA International Conference.
- 2009 Larry Bates
- 2008 Larry Bates
- 2007 Jerry Brandes
- 2006 Mike Hattie
- 2005 Larry Bates
- 2004 Barbara Dalton
- 2003 Larry Bates
- 2002 Laurie Gingrich, CRM
- 2001 Jean Ciura, PhD., CRM
- 2000 Connie Chiagouris
- 1999 Connie Chiagouris
- 1998 Darlene Johnson
- 1997 Judy Pier, CRM
- 1996 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 1995 Douglas Peterson
- 1994 Larry Bates
- 1993 Maureen Lynch Van Dorn
- 1992 Patrick Cunningham, CRM
- 1991 Christine Burns
- 1990 Judith Scott
- 1989 Lynne P. Saccameno
- 1988 Dianne J. Pollitt, CRM
- 1987 Edward Van Dorn
- 1986 Manker R. Harris, CRM
- 1985 Anne Greenfield
- 1984 Florence M. Ochsner
- 1983 Ted Kubek
- 1982 Juanita S. Payne, CRM
- 1981 Howard S. Peters
- 1980 John C. Gilbert
- 1979 Janet Rankaitis
- 1978 Susz Hillard
- 1977 James Springer, CRM
- 1976 James Malone
- 1975 Charles Garrison, CRM
- 1974 James Springer, CRM
- 1973 Marjorie T. Payne
- 1972 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1971 Bruce Hardin, CRM
- 1970 Charles Garrison, CRM
- 1969 Glen Irwin
- 1968 James Adams, CRM
- 1967 John Fellowes
- 1966 Donald F. Evans, CRM
- 1965 John C. Kavan
Joseph Jurich died suddenly while working on the 1972 Association Conference in Chicago. This award was established to recognize members whose dedication to service is exceptional.
The Chicago Chapter vendor members make significant contributions of time and funds. It is fitting that the Jurich Award be presented to the outstanding vendor member of the year. Evaluation will be based on Chapter and International Association activities and contributions to the profession of Records and Information Management.
- 2009 Chris Gaines
- 2008 Steven James
- 2007 Mike Hattie
- 2006 Pamela Coan
- 2005 Mike Hattie
- 2004 Mike Hattie
- 2003 Read Bradford
- 2002 Michele Hansen
- 2001 Michele Hansen
- 2000 Joe Sabatino
- 1999 Beth Polevoi
- 1998 Kathy Cifrino
- 1997 Larry R. Bates
- 1996 Lori Chandiles
- 1995 Maureen Van Dorn
- 1994 Lori Chandiles
- 1993 Larry R. Bates
- 1992 Virginia Selkow
- 1991 Patrick J. Cunningham, CRM
- 1990 Maureen Lynch Van Dorn
- 1989 Jacqueline D. Matthews
- 1988 Judith M. Scott
- 1987 Dianne J. Pollitt, CRM
- 1986 Florence M. Ochsner
- 1985 Howard S. Peters
- 1984 John D. Culton, CRM
- 1983 Juanita S. Payne, CRM
- 1982 John C. Gilbert
- 1980 Marvin Steinberg
- 1979 James Springer, CRM
- 1978 Freida Kraines, CRM
- 1976 Rev. Thomas Eliot
Charles N. Garrison, CRM, was a dynamic and well-respected member of the Chicago Chapter. He is remembered for his selfless dedication to the Association and his role in the establishment and tireless promotion of the CRM program. He was one of the first ARMA members to achieve CRM status.
The Garrison Award is presented to the Chapter member who has made significant contributions to the development of records and information within their company and/or the field of records and information management. Recipients must be an active member for at least three (3) years, and present an image of positive character in line with ARMA beliefs.
- 2009 Laurie Gingrich
- 2008 Susan Izban, CRM
- 2007 Jean Barr, CRM
- 2006 Jerry Brandes
- 2005 Shirley Williams
- 2004 Connie Chiagouris, CRM
- 2003 Mary Haider
- 2002 Connie Schumacher
- 2001 Linda Marquardt
- 2000 Jerry Brandes
- 1999 Kathryn Cifrino
- 1998 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 1997 Darlene Johnson
- 1996 Darlene Johnson
- 1995 Dr. Stuart Campbell
- 1994 Mary Haider
- 1993 Patricia Patterson
- 1992 Christine M. Glatz
- 1991 Judith Scott
- 1990 Mary Wilson Haider
- 1989 Dianne J. Pollitt, CRM
- 1988 Edward Van Dorn
- 1987 Maureen Lynch Van Dorn
- 1986 Jean G. Barr, CRM
- 1985 Thomas M. Hynes
- 1984 Howard S. Peters
- 1983 John C. Gilbert
- 1982 Rev. Menceslaus J. Madaj
- 1981 Marjorie T. Payne
- 1980 James Springer
- 1979 John C. Gilbert
- 1978 Dennis W. Cunningham
- 1977 James Stephan, CRM
- 1976 Marvin Steinberg
A lifetime achievement award given to a chapter member who has provided a sustained level of commitment to ARMA Chicago and the Records and Information Management profession. Because of its special nature, this award is not given every year, and is at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Awards Committee.
- 2009 Read Bradford
- 2008 Tom Lesko
- 2007 Connie Chiagouris, CRM
- 2005 Judy Pier, CRM
- 2004 Patrick Cunningham, CRM
- 2003 Jean Barr, CRM
- 2002 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 2001 John Prette, CRM
- 2000 Dianne Politt
- 1999 Larry Bates
- 1998 Lori Chandiles
- 2008 Reina Kalish
- 2006 Suzy Stoll
- 2005 Akilah Scott
- 2003 Chris Gaines, CRM/NS
- 2002 Adrienne McCann
- 2001 Kim Roseman
- 2000 Barbara Bys
- 1999 Kelly Skadra
- 1998 Cindy Negard
- 1997 Kathy Cifrino
- 1996 Susan Kosinski
- 1994 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 1993 Patricia A. Merdan
- 1992 Agnes Steffen
- 1991 Doug Peterson
- 1990 Patrick Cunningham, CRM
- 1989 Chris Glatz
- 2009 Pamela Coen
- 2009 DeAndre Hardy
- 2009 Mike Hattie
- 2008 Abigail Austin
- 2008 Pamela Coan
- 2008 Chris Gaines, CRM/NS
- 2008 Linda Thompson
- 2008 Shirley Williams
- 2007 Abigail Austin
- 2007 Larry Bates
- 2007 Susan Izban, CRM
- 2007 Joe Suster, CRM
- 2006 Susan Izban, CRM
- 2006 George Prapuolenis
- 2006 Larry Bates
- 2005 Connie Chiagouris, CRM
- 2005 Linda Thompson
- 2005 Joyce Osborne
- 2005 Pamela Coan
- 2004 Tom Lesko
- 2004 Jerry Brandes
- 2004 Shirley Williams
- 2004 Larry Juliano
- 2004 Larry Bates
- 2004 Adrienne McCann
- 2004 Linda Thompson
- 2003 John Berstein
- 2003 Dennis Kaperzinski
- 2003 Jadwiga Czajkowski
- 2003 Mike Hattie
- 2003 Kim Roseman
- 2003 Linda Marquardt
- 2002 Bill Harrera
- 2002 Paula Brown
- 2002 Bill O'Neill
- 2002 Carolyn Eisenhart, CRM
- 2002 Aliki Kougios
- 2002 Read Bradford
- 2002 Vicki Kedziora
- 2002 Joseph Suster
- 2002 Linda Thompson
- 2002 Jerry Brandes
- 2002 Wayne Pier
- 2001 Shirley Williams
- 2000 UOP
- 2000 Aliki Kougios
- 2000 Carolyn Macchia
- 2000 John Bernstein
- 2000 Andrea Ryant
- 2000 Chris Glatz
- 2000 Judy Pier
- 1998 Shirley Williams ("Back to Back Award")
- 1998 Darlene Johnson ("Back to Back Award")
- 1997 Beth Chiaiese, CRM
- 1997 Kathy Smith
- 1995 Lori Chandiles
- 1995 Larry Bates
- 1995 John Bernstein
- 1994 Zenia Brezden
- 1994 Tim Byrne
- 1994 Shirley Williams
- 1993 Virginia M. Selkow
- 1993 Lynn P. Saccameno, CRM
- 1993 John A. Bernstein
- 1993 Agnes Steffen
- 1992 Thomas Maddox
- 1992 Robert Williams
- 1992 Lynne P. Saccameno, CRM
- 1992 Larry R. Bates
- 1992 Dr. Stuart Campbell
- 1991 Virginia M. Selkow
- 1991 Sylvia Kosmala
- 1991 Lynne P. Saccameno, CRM
- 1991 Darlene F. Johnson
- 1990 Lynne P. Saccameno, CRM
In 2004, ARMA Chicago instituted a new award called the "Champion Award". This award is designed to celebrate the strong partnership between Records Management and key players within organizations who support RIM efforts and assist internally to bring a records management program to fruition. While these individuals are not Records Managers or affiliated with ARMA, their support contributes significantly to the overall success of RIM initiatives.
- 2009 Kelly Povlocich
- 2008 Kathleen Murray
- 2008 Bruce Washington
- 2007 Margaret Austin
- 2007 Jeanine Jiganti
- 2006 Debbie Gillespie
- 2006 Albert Riley
- 2005 Linda Clardy
- 2005 Jin Lee
- 2005 Donald Schaefer
- 2005 John Donahue
- 2005 Honorable John H. Stroger, Jr.
- 2004 Allen Arneson
- 2004 Dorothy Brown