President's Award

Each year, it is the IMTA president's prerogative to present the President's Award to an IMTA member they feel has provided service to the Association that is above and beyond expectations. The recipient is an individual who is especially deserving of recognition for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to the Association. Congratulations to all the recipients of this prestigious award.

YEARPRESIDENTCONFERENCE SITEAWARD RECIPIENTENTITY
2023/2024 Heather Wagonblott I Hotel, Champaign Brad Bettenhausen

Tinley Park

2022/2023

Heather Wagonblott

Holiday Inn, Effingham Janette Dilliner Sesser
2020/2021

Kent Oliven

Institute Niccy Cook Belleville
2019/20

Kent Oliven

Conference Call Scott Borror Glen Carbon
2018/19

Dean Hardt

Grizzly Jack's, Utica Michael Peterson Lincolnshire
2017/18

Michael Peterson

Crowne Plaza, Springfield Gail Valle Granite City
2016/17

Alta Long

Holiday Inn, Carbondale Michael Peterson Lincolnshire
2015/16

Scott Borror

Hilton Gardens, Champaign Ron Vander Band Plano
2014/15

Gail Valle

Hilton, Chicago Richard Barrett Wells Fargo Advisor
2013/14

Clint Lichtenwalter

Sheraton, Fairview Heights Jack Walde Algonquin
2012/13

Janice Colvin

Hilton, Springfield JoEllen Hickenbottom Eastern IL Univ.
2011/12 Kenneth Robinson Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena

Brad Bettenhausen

Tinley Park

2010/11

Ron Vander Band

Hilton Garden Inn, Champaign Michael Peterson Lincolnshire