2025 AAMA Lifetime Achievement Award 2nd round


🏆 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 AAMA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 🏆


Do you know someone who has made remarkable contributions to the industry and their community over the years? It's time to recognize their lifetime achievements!


We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious 2025 AAMA Lifetime Achievement Award. This is your chance to honor an individual who has left an indelible mark through their dedication, innovation, and commitment.


WHY NOMINATE?

  • Celebrate a lifetime of excellence.
  • Recognize outstanding contributions to the amusement industry.
  • Inspire future generations with a compelling legacy.


WHAT IS THE AWARD CRITERIA?

  • The nominee must have a minimum of 15 years of service in the amusement industry.
  • The nominee should be a humanitarian who has demonstrated his/her kindness and concern for others, and who has contributed his/her expertise to help others achieve success.  
  • The nominee should possess innovative and creative qualities that benefit his/her peers and the amusement industry.  
  • The characteristics of the nominee must reflect a combination of ethical strength, as well as emotional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguish the individual as having an outstanding reputation. 


HOW TO NOMINATE?

  • Complete the form with detailed information about your nominee's achievements and contributions.


WHO CAN NOMINATE?

  • Any AAMA member representative can submit nominations.
  • Self-nominations are also welcome.


WHAT IS THE NOMINATION PROCESS?

  • AAMA member representatives may submit nominations via online or paper nomination form. The form must be completed in full for a nominee to qualify.  
  • Nominations must be received in the AAMA office no later than Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
  • AAMA's Executive Committee will review and evaluate nominations to determine the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.  
  • The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be announced during the 2025 Amusement Expo International Beers & Cheers event on March 19, 2025.


IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Nominations Open: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
  • Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
  • Award Ceremony: Amusement Expo International Beers & Cheers Event on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.


Let's come together to celebrate excellence and honor an individual who has dedicated their life to making a difference. Your nomination could shine a spotlight on a remarkable individual's lifetime of achievements.


Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring journey. Nominate today!

PAST HONOREES

Ed Pellegrini (2024)

Allen Weisberg (2023)

Bob Geschine (2020-22)       

Ralph Coppola (2019)     

Larry Treankler (2018)    

David Cohen (2017)   

John Schultz (2016)      

Gary Stern (2015)    

Rick Kirby (2014)       

Al Kress (2013)

Dave Courington (2012)

Jon Kleinman (2012)

Frank Gumma, Sr (2011)

Richard Oltmann (2010)

Malcolm Steinberg (2009)

Frank Happ (2008)

Jon P. Brady (2007)

Jerry Marcus (2006)

Bill Cravens (2005)

Morris Piha (2004)

Leah Bettelman (2003)

Joseph W. Sladek (2003)

David Marofske, Sr. (2002)

Marty Bromley (2001)

Steve Kordek (2001)

Please complete one form per nomination. There is no limit to the number of nominations made by any individual or company.


AWARD NOMINEE DETAILS

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All nominations must be received in the AAMA office no later than Tuesday, November 26, 2024. 


Thank you for participating in AAMA's Lifetime Achievement Award process. We look forward to honoring the next worthy recipient.