2021 ASHI Awards

The 2021 ASHI awards showcase some of our most standout certified home inspectors from the past year. Our most recent winners include years long volunteers, mentors who are always available to help new inspectors, and committee chairs who contribute across committees. You can read more about each of these ASHI Award winners in upcoming issues of the Reporter.

2021 President Award Winner

Lisa Alajajian Giroux

Established in 1989, the President’s Award is presented annually to an ASHI Member by the outgoing ASHI President in recognition of outstanding service to the association.

Lisa Alajajian Giroux has made significant contributions to ASHI and the profession at the local and national levels for many years. Her consistently positive approach, willingness to learn and adapt, and ability to connect with people make her a clear leader. She’s also shared her years of wisdom by writing for the ASHI Reporter. “She was a great help to me during my presidential term, and I hope to return the favor during her term. I have every confidence that she will be a great ASHI President,” said outgoing ASHI President Bruce Barker.

2021 Ironman Award Winner

John Cranor

Established in 1998, the Ironman Award recognizes an ASHI Member who has given time, energy, talent, and determination to ASHI over a long period of time and with little recognition. This annual award is presented by the outgoing ASHI President.

John Cranor has served his chapter in many capacities, including several terms as chapter president. He also served several times as a national committee chair. He has contributed his knowledge to ASHI by writing articles for the Reporter, and he also served as president of his state home inspector association and as a member of the state licensing board. “John is also willing to learn and to adapt, and he has the ability to connect with people. I’m pleased to recognize John’s contributions,” Barker said.

2021 Monahon Award Winner

Bryck Guibor

The Philip C. Monahon Award is an annual award that recognizes an ASHI Member who has made exceptional and innovative contributions to the ASHI membership.

Bryck Guibor has been the face of Arizona ASHI for more than 30 years and was a charter member. He has served as Arizona chapter secretary, vice president, and president—a position he’s held numerous times, and for more than five years collectively. Bryck served on the National Board of Directors from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2015 to 2018. He chaired the ASHI MRC Committee from 2019 to 2021. He was awarded the National ASHI Ironman Award in 2020. Bryck has also served as a member of the State of Arizona Board of Technical Registration Enforcement Advisory Committee—a volunteer group that reviews applications for new state-licensed inspectors as well as written complaints.

2021 Cox Award Winner

Harry Morrell

The John E. Cox Member of the Year Award is an annual award that recognizes an ASHI Member who has made exceptional contributions to an ASHI Chapter.

Harry Morrell has been a dedicated member of the St. Louis Chapter of ASHI since early in his career. He is known for his mentorship, giving new inspectors guidance and support as they build their careers. He is a skilled educator and regularly presents at chapter seminars and meetings. Harry has served as chapter secretary, treasurer, vice president, director, and president—in some positions multiple times. He served as chapter president in 2007, 2017, and 2020. He has also served as a COR representative on several occasions. Harry has chaired the legislative committee since 2003 and served as a member of the education committee for the past 18 years.

2021 Presidential Staff Award

Michelle Santiago

This special award is selectively given out by the ASHI President, unlike most other ASHI awards, which are granted annually.

ASHI 2021 President Bruce Barker has granted the Presidential Staff Award to Michelle Santiago for her service to ASHI. Michelle has been with ASHI since December 2016. She has been with The ASHI School throughout her time with the organization and was instrumental in helping to move The ASHI School from a stand-alone for-profit entity into ASHI’s Education Department. Under her direction, the ASHI School experienced its most profitable year in 2021. Michelle embraces the challenges in front of her and continues to help move ASHI forward. Those who work with her know she always aims to support however she can and excel in her responsibilities. Michelle is appreciated by the many instructors she helps manage as well as the students she impacts daily. Most of all, she is respected by her colleagues and ASHI leadership.