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The Lawrence W. Whelan Connex Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lawrence W. Whelan ConnexFM Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor for ConnexFM (formerly PRSM) members, recognizing outstanding contributions to the multi-site/retail facility management profession. This award celebrates a lifetime of accomplishments in the industry, emphasizing professionalism, leadership, and character.

 

Nominees should have achieved prominence in their careers, served a minimum of 20 years in retail facility maintenance, been ConnexFM/PRSM members for at least 10 years, actively participated in ConnexFM committees or boards, made significant contributions to the organization, and be widely respected for their integrity and stature. 

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Nominees should demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Made significant or unique contributions to ConnexFM during their tenure within the industry.
  • Be universally known within the organization for integrity and stature.
  • Served on a committee, board or task force (volunteer/member/officer) during their tenure as a ConnexFM member.
  • They shall have demonstrated abilities and values that the ConnexFM membership will take pride in and accomplishments that will inspire.
  • Nominees will be expected to have demonstrated tangible and persistent contributions that are recognized by their peers as accomplishments in the multi-site/retail facilities maintenance industry.
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Nominee Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a current or former ConnexFM/PRSM member during this time frame. Minimum of 20 years within the industry and 10 years with ConnexFM.
  • Must be a current ConnexFM member in good standing having no outstanding ethics violations.
  • Must not have received this award in the previous year. Past recipients become eligible again after one year.
  • ConnexFM Board of Directors are eligible for Lifetime Achievement Award.

If you have a candidate in mind and need assistance with the nomination process or have questions, email awards@connexfm.com.

Recognizing our Past Award Winners

2026: Bill & Maryella Pegnato

2025: John Catanese

2024: Ron & Renee Prager

2023: Ron Rau

2022: Nicki Frank

2021: Nelda Alston

2018: Steven Gottfried

2016: Carl Nottberg

2014: Dotty McNally

2012: Ron Eigenbrod

2011: Steven Waxman, RFMP

2010: Olivia B. Walker, CPM

2009: Lawrence W. Whelan