The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) presented its 2010 Awards on Monday, July 26, at ASA’s 2010 International Appraisal Conference’s Award Ceremony at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Awardees are recognized for their exceptional service to and support of ASA, its members, its staff and the appraisal profession. Award winners include Ms. Linda Trugman, ASA; Ms. Nicole Cruz; and members of ASA’s Chicago, St. Louis, NorCal and Philadelphia Chapter.
ASA’s most prestigous award, The Jerry F. Larkins Award, is presented to an ASA volunteer who has shown commitment and dedication to ASA’s excellence and growth. This year, the award is presented to Ms. Linda Trugman, ASA, for her continued efforts towards building a quality education program for business valuation. “I felt extremely honored and flattered that the staff at ASA headquarters felt that strongly about me and my contributions to the organization and the business valuation profession as a whole. Volunteering my time and energy to help make ASA a stronger organization is a passion and it was a wonderful surprise to be honored for my efforts,” said Ms. Trugman.
The Sylvia Wade Olsen Award is presented to an ASA staff member who has gone above and beyond in helping staff and members. Voted on by fellow staff members and selected by the executive committee, this year’s winner is Ms. Nicole Cruz, Senior Education and Accreditation Specialist. “When I was told that I had won the Sylvia Wade Olson award, I was surprised and elated at the same time. This award was so unexpected and I feel honoured to receive it,” said Ms. Cruz.
ASA Chapter awards are given to chapters to recognize them for their hard work and exemplary products used to promote ASA and the field. This year the winner of the Outstanding Chapter of the Year and the Best Chapter Public Relations Program goes to the Chicago Chapter, the St. Louis Chapter is the recipient of the Best Chapter Newsletter with less than 100 Members, the NorCal Chapter is the winner of the Best Chapter Newsletter with more than 100 Members and the Philadelphia Chapter is the recipient of the Best Chapter Website award. Congratulations to all of ASA’s 2010 Awardees!
Jane S. Grimm, ASA Chief Executive Officer comments:
“Linda Trugman is the recipient of the 2010 Jerry F. Larkins Award because she is a tireless volunteer, extremely organized, a brilliant teacher, and a real asset to ASA. She has been recognized for her outstanding efforts by other organizations, so ASA is not the first. We are certainly proud to add her name to our list of dedicated members whose efforts make ASA such a great organization.”
“Nicole Cruz has been awarded the 2010 Sylvia Wade Olsen Award because she is an exemplary ASA staff member. She is always one of the first to take on the extra challenges and workloads or help anyone who needs it. She is a great ambassador for staff at the POV course sites and takes our goal of better member service seriously. She is organized, patient, kind and good-hearted. I am thrilled to have her on staff.”
About the American Society of Appraisers:
The American Society of Appraisers is an international organization of appraisal professionals and others dedicated to the education, development and growth of the appraisal profession. ASA is the oldest and only major organization representing ALL disciplines of appraisal specialists, originating in 1936 and incorporating in 1952. ASA’s headquarters is in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. To find an accredited appraiser near you, visit appraisers.org or call (800) 272-8258.
