The MIPE Outstanding Associate Award is presented to a vendor member who has made exceptional contributions to the organization throughout the year.
To nominate someone for MIPE Outstanding Associate:
1. Download a nomination form Outstanding Associate Award, fill out and send to
107 Mohawk Trail, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
or
2. Fill out our online nomination form
Past MIPE Outstanding Associate Award Winners
2022 – Norm Kleber, Balanced Environments, Inc.
2021 – David Foler, Inspec
2020 – Not awarded
2019 – Phil Graf, Graf Tree Care
2018 – Brian Hissem Advanced Turf Solutions
2017 – Peter Liakouras Russo Power Equipment
2016 – Michelle Kelly and Heath Wright, Upland Design
2015 – Norm Kleber, DeWitt
2013 – Sharon Riesenbach, Waupaca Sand
2012 – Phil Graf, Graf Tree Care
2011 – Janet Dietz, Shemins Nursery
2010 – Whitey Anderson, Reinders
2009 – Lani McKinnon, Parkreation Inc.
2008 – John Anderson, Arthur Clesen
2006 – Dena (Zajdel) DiVincenzo, Waupaca Sand & Solutions
2005 – Whitey Anderson, TPEC
2004 – Robert C. Olsen, Olsen Distributing Corp
2003 – John Ophoff, Three Oaks Groundcovers
2002 – Mike Schram, Park & Recreation Supply
2001 – James Walsh, Sports Fields Inc
2000 – Dan Dalziel, 3D Design
1999 – Avery Harris, Lewis Equipment
1998 – Ruth Few, Corporate Fence
1997 – Lou DiMaggio, Ramrod/D&B Products
1996 – Bill Semple, Zenon Company
1995 – Steve Stewart, Chicago Turf & Irrigation
1994 – John Cederlund, Reil Construction
1993 – Terry Reese, Reese Recreation Products
1992 – Fred Opperman, Williamson Nursery
1991 – Vern Rascher, Roseman Tractor Equipment, Inc
1990 – John Riggs, Shemin Nursery
1989 – Reese Recreation Products
1988 – Avery Harris, Lewis International
1987 – Lou DiMaggio, D&B Products
1986 – Chuck Brumm, Camcor
1985 – Bob Baker, Arthur Clesen
1984 – Avery Harris, Rowland Equipment