John W. Blatt Memorial – President’s Choice Award
This honor is bestowed upon those displaying the qualities that Mr. Blatt held dear and showed in all he did. The individuals receiving this award show integrity, dedication and involvement to the elevator industry. They are dedicated to the education of the public and the industry through the sharing of information and networking. They appropriately strive to achieve a safe working and riding environment for all.
The recipient of the John Blatt Memorial – President’s Choice Award is always difficult to choose. This award goes to an individual that possesses the same integrity, dedication, passion and involvement in the elevator industry that Mr. Blatt did. It is awarded by the President of Elevator U.
The individual strives for open accurate communication, and participates in as many industry events and activities as is humanly possible. They have been part of Elevator U through all of its name changes and has always been a positive and encouraging guiding light for our association. They have never missed an opportunity to tell others about Elevator U and in reverse has never missed an opportunity to bring vital information to us.
Recipients
2011 - Ed “Jaz” Jaskowak - Presented at the Penn State University Conference
2010 – Glenn Duncan – President of Parts Specialists, Inc. - Presented at the Purdue University Conference
2009 – Tom Sybert – President of C.J. Anderson & Company – Presented at the University of Illinois Conference
2008 – Robert Caporale – Editor of Elevator World Magazine – Presented at the Arizona State Conference
Elevator U Honorary Members
This honor is bestowed upon those who have gone above and beyond with their contributions to helping Elevator U grow and succeed. It is not a yearly award and it is given out by the board of directors as they recognize individuals who have made a difference.
2011 - Wayne Koepke - Wirerope Works, Inc. – Presented at the University of Illinois Conference – Bylaws Committee
2010 – Jeff Miller - University of Illinois – Presented at the Purdue University Conference – 2009 Conference Host