SMPS Maryland’s annual Chapter Awards program honors the outstanding achievements of local professionals who have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to SMPS and the A/E/C industry through engagement, leadership, and resources.
Blue Heron Award
The Blue Heron Award is presented to a senior-level professional with at least 15 years of industry experience who has made a significant impact on the Chapter and the marketing profession within the A/E/C industries. Honorees promote and foster a marketing-led culture in their work and are actively involved in contributing to the Chapter’s success.
Past Recipients
- 2017: Laura Werther, CPSM
- 2016: Melinda Kay
- 2015: David Boucher
- 2014: Mindy Hinsley, CPSM
- 2013: Lisa Julian-Miller, CPSM
- 2012: Amy Morrison-Baker
- 2011: Gayle James
- 2010: Todd Woerner
- 2009: Joann Petillo
- 2006: Sue Zarin
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is presented to an emerging professional with less than five years of industry experience who has made significant strides in their career and have demonstrated dedication to the Chapter through volunteer efforts.
Past Recipients
- 2018: Katie Shaffer
- 2017: Lea Price
- 2016: Katherine Spilker
- 2015: Sara Goins, CPSM
- 2014: Brooke Eaton
- 2013: Kaitlin Pravetz, CPSM
Firm Leader of the Year
The Firm Leader of the Year Award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to SMPS’ vision, Business Transformed Through Marketing Leadership, and has been an advocate for SMPS and their firm’s marketing department. The Firm Leader of the Year is not required to be a SMPS member but should support SMPS membership and involvement among their staff.
Board Member of the Year
Board Member of the Year award is presented to a current Board Member who has made considerable contributions to the Chapter’s success throughout the program year and has delivered on SMPS’ mission to advocate, educate, and connect. This award is nominated and voted on by current Board Members.
Past Recipients
- 2018: Kiersten Howe
- 2017: Rachel Collier, CPSM
- 2016: Nichole McGuire
- 2015: Korey Rubeling, CPSM
- 2014: Catherine DeWitt, CPSM & Natasha Kearney
- 2013: Shante Johnson
- 2012: Michelle Martin
- 2011: Katelin Etoh, CPSM
Committee Member of the Year
Committee Member of the Year is awarded to committee members who have made substantial contributions to their committee’s success. This award is nominated and voted on by current Board Members.
Past Recipients
- 2018: Melanie Sipple
- 2017: Vanessa Zawodny, CPSM
- 2016: Stephaney Barth
- 2015: Heather Rustici
- 2014: Korey Rubeling, CPSM
- 2013: Sara Goins, CPSM
- 2012: Ashley Schmidt, CPSM
