Each year the Chicago Section IFT recognizes 1-2 new members for extraordinary volunteer service with the first five years (i.e., 5-years or less) of their membership with the Chicago Section – IFT.

PURPOSE: To recognize and encourage volunteer contributions by new members

ELIGIBILITY: Chicago Section Members only, excluding jury and elected officers for the year.

AWARD: The Award will consist of a voucher to attend a dinner meeting of choice as well as the dinner meeting to receive the award (December “Holiday” meeting). A physical plaque shall be presented as well as online recognition.

Deadline for receipt of nomination to the immediate past Chair will not be later than September 30

Past Awardees

2017-18: Courtney Hayes & Upasana Hariram
2018-19: Nicole Chmielewski & James Nasella
2019-20: Hitesh Moryani
2020-21: Gina Oberoi
2021-22: Kelli Barth & Madelyn Bohne
2022-2023: Charolette Browder

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