ASHI Awards 2020

Monahan Award Winner:

Victor G. Faggella, P.E.

ASHI members take pride in receiving the award created in memory of the man who led the society in its early years as Executive Director. Described as a visionary who maintained the organization’s focus on valid standards, combined with strict conscientious business practices, Philip C. Monahon set the bar high for the leaders who have followed. In addition to recognizing an outstanding member every year, ASHI donates $500 to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass., in the name of deceased member Philip C. Monahon.

Cox Award Winner:

Reuben Saltzman

aAcepting special assignments and working behind the scenes, he was the perfect fit for an award described as follows: Every organization has its unsung heroes, who labor quietly in the background, but with great dedication. The Ironman Award, established in 1998 by John Palczuk, recognizes an individual member who has given time, energy, talent and determination to ASHI over a long period of time and with little recognition.

President’s Award Winner:

Bruce Barker

The President’s Award, given for outstanding service to the President and the Board of Directors for a specific year.

Ironman Award Winner:

Bryck Guibor

John Cox served on a national committee, taught week-long seminars and routinely inspected homes, although numerous operations on his legs due to diabetes meant using crutches and a wheelchair to do so. Nevertheless, it was dedication and service to two ASHI chapters that earned the greatest respect from his peers.

Staff Award Winner:

Kate Laurent

The Staff Award is given by the President to a member of the team who exemplifies ASHI’s values. This is given to someone who has truly gone above and beyond their expected duties. This award isn’t given every year as it is entirely up to the President to award a member of the ASHI team. Kate Laurent was given this award as she exemplified the ASHI can-do spirit by leading the ASHI team and managing many outside partners to successfully launch a completely redesigned website during a pandemic. Her dedication to this project and devotion to ensuring its ultimate success was not only commendable, but recognized by her peers, manager and the ASHI President.