FPP Service Awards

Behind every thriving photography association is a group of people who show up not for the spotlight, but because they genuinely love this community. The FPP service awards exist to recognize those members. Some have chaired committees year after year. Some have mentored quietly in the background. Some have given decades of their lives to making sure this association continues to be something worth belonging to. These awards are the FPP’s way of saying: we see you, and what you do matters.

Each award carries its own history and its own meaning. Many are named for the people who embodied that same spirit of service before us. Some of these awards are still presented today, while others have been retired over the years. We’ve kept the full recipient lists here because that history matters, and because the names on these lists deserve to be remembered.

*indicates recipient is deceased.

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FPP Service Award

National Service Award

Established 1958

The National Award, provided by PPA, is presented to an individual or entity that has shown exceptional dedication to the industry of photography and our association. This is one of the highest honours presented at our awards banquet.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Luis Paez

2024 - Jim Dwyer

2023 - Amanda Clark

2022 - Michael Petersen

2021 - Sandra Pearce

2020 - Linda Long-Hill

2019 - Gary Hughes

2018 - Booray Perry

2017 - Kira Derryberry

2016 - Gregory Daniel

2015 - Victora Kelly

2014 - Christine Reynolds

2013 - Martin Gudz

2012 - Debbie Alcorn

2011 - Steve Metz

2010 - Tony Hopman

2009 - Julie Hughes

2008 - Al Gordon

2007 - Kim Warmolts

2006 - Betty McDonald*

2005 - Terry Allison

2004 - Marybeth Hamberger

2003 - Kevin Newsome

2002 - Stan Reedy

2001 - Minas Frangoulis*

2000 - Nancy Hamilton

1999 - Jerry Perkins*

1998 - Jim Abrisch*

1997 - Stephen Ford

1996 - Tim Kelly

1995 - Nancy Soles

1994 - Stewart Powers

1993 - Peggy McAteer

1992 - Robin Phillips

1991 - Al Audleman

1990 - Paul Baker

1989 - Bill Kilborn*

1988 - Luis A. Melendi

1987 - Bill Potthast*

1986 - none given

1985 - Helen Ciallella

1984 - Hal West

1983 - Arturo H. Morales*

1982 - Bruce M. Evensen

1981 - Ray Malinowski*

1980 - Theresa A. Saylor*

1979 - DBCC Photo Dept.

1978 - Philip H. Graham*

1977 - Richard G. Fowler*

1976 - Harry Parker

1975 - Richard Turner

1974 - Ted Saylor

1973 - Robert E. Dittrich*

1972 - Joseph Maddock*

1971 - H. Owen Cupit*

1970 - none given

1969 - Michael Sheldon

1968 - Joseph Steinmetz*

1967 - C. Verne Klintworth*

1966 - Roy Green*

1965 - Richard Hinman*

1964 - Donald Schwarm*

1963 - none given

1962 - David Davidson*

1961 - Olive Grose*

1960 - Robert Kohn

1959 - F. Victor Rahner, Sr.*

1958 - Nate Stewart

FPP Service Award

Florida Memorial Service Award

Established 1996

Given in honour of the FPP members, past and present, who have passed on during the course of the year. Presented to one who has consistently worked and is currently working for the membership. They may be a support staff, service member, or even a non-FPP member. This award includes $300 towards FPP educational opportunities in the following year.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Meredith Ryncarz

2024 - Anthony Sassano

2023 - Gregory Daniel

2022 - Robin Phillips

2021 - Richmond Pro Labs

2020 - Robbin Joachim

2019 - Michael Petersen

2018 - Marti Newkirk

2017 - Valarie Hoffman

2016 - Kira Derryberry

2015 - Cindy Strickland

2014 - Bill Cadzow

2013 - Ramfis Campiz

2012 - none given

2011 - Rob Moorman

2010 - Luis Melendi

2009 - Kirk Kief

2008 - Ed Robinson

2007 - Kevin Newsome

2006 - Sandra Pearce-McAuley

2005 - Teri Crownover

2004 - Betty McDonald*

2003 - Minas Frangoulis*

2002 - Marybeth Hamberger

2001 - Debbie Alcorn

2000 - Al Audleman

1999 - Becky Kirkley

1998 - Robin H. Phillips

1997 - Nancy Soles

1996 - Barbara Stormes

FPP Service Award

Theresa A. Saylor Award

Established 1999

Given in honour of Theresa Saylor who served the FPP selflessly as our Executive Director for 25 years (1974-1999). It is presented to a candidate who epitomizes the idea of service behind the scenes, not for the glory, but for the good of the FPP. Someone innovative, and always willing to help. The recipient may not be a current board member. This award includes $500 towards FPP educational opportunities in the following year.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Mark McCulfor

2024 - Kenneth Moran

2023 - Linda Long

2022 - Rob Moorman

2021 - Gregory Daniel

2020 - Gigi O’Dea

2019 - Darla Sharp

2018 - None given

2017 - None given

2016 - Vasi Siedman

2015 - Donna Campiz

2014 - Melissa Sewell

2013 - Julie Johnson

2012 - None given

2011 - None given

2010 - Bruce Wilson, Jr.

2009 - Robin Phillips

2008 - Robin Ritenour

2007 - Theresa DeCapua

2006 - Ed Robinson

2005 - Sheila Morello

2004 - Susan Torregrossa

2003 - Larry Brewer

2002 - BJ Brown

2001 - Jim Swallow

2000 - Martin Gudz

1999 - Nancy Frangoulis*

FPP Service Award

Jim Abrisch Memorial Award

Established 2004

Presented in honour Past President Jim Abrisch (1996 & ’97) who died tragically, along with his wife Adrianne, in a plane crash in 2001. The recipient is one who remains involved in committees, particularly at the convention. This award includes $300 towards FPP educational opportunities in the following year.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Amanda Mayer

2024 - Patricia Macfarlane

2023 - Bill Cadzow

2022 - Cathy Cook

2021 - Rob Moorman

2020 - Melissa Sewell

2019 - Frances Gillard

2018 - Trish Macfarlane

2011 - Susan Torregrossa

2016 - Tammy Czigan

2015 - Kevin Floyd

2014 - Karen Sumner White

2013 - Marty Grivjack

2012 - none given

2010 - Jackson Koontz, III

2009 - Ed Robinson

2008 - Marcia Minutello

2007 - Tony Hopman

2006 - Case Gorman

2005 - Jim Enos

2004 - Ron Waters

FPP Service Award

President’s Award

Established 2006

Presented by the current FPP President, this award is presented to the FPP member who has volunteered where needed and shows an earnest desire to help FPP.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Kira Derryberry

2020 - Marti Newkirk

2010 - Teresa Stevenson

2009 - Tony Hopman

2007 - Tony Hopman

2007 - Chris Samuels

2006 - Kevin Newsome

2006 - Tom Willhoite

FPP Service Award

Past Presidents Award

Established 2008

Established in 2008, the Past Presidents Award for Service is voted on by the Past Presidents of the FPP. This prestigious award is presented annually to someone within our industry who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to our association, our industry, and the profession as a whole.

Previous Recipients

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2023 - Gregory Daniel

2022 - Amanda Clark

2021 - Patricia Macfarlane

2020 - Rob Moorman

2019 - Kaye Newsome

2018 - Kira Derryberry

2017 - Lee Burgess

2016 - Marty Grivjack

2015 - Bruce Wilson

2014 - Martin Gudz

2013 - Jane Conner-ziser

2012 - Betty McDonald

2011 - Teri Crownover

2010 - Carol Walker

2009 - Patrick Van Dusen

2008 - Stan Reedy

FPP Service Award

Ed Robinson Scholarship

Established 2011

Presented in honour of FPP Member, Ed Robinson, for his many years of service to the FPP. The recipient will have attended the Florida Photography Workshops at least five years (not necessarily consecutively). They will have worked on several FPP committees, and consistently demonstrated a willingness to assist others and contribute to the greater good of the organization. This award includes $500 towards FPP educational opportunities in the following year.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Robbin Joachim

2024 - William Buckley

2023 - Michael Petersen

2022 - Linda Long

2020 - Helen Haruben

2019 - Ken Moran

2018 - Marybeth Jackson

2017 - Janessa Harden

2016 - Bill Barbosa

2015 - Carol Walker

2014 - Bill Barbosa

2013 - None

2012 - None

2011 - Cindy Strickland

FPP Service Award

Al Audleman Award

Established 2018

(replaces Florida “I Can’t Say No” Award) Est 2017

Presented in honour or Past President Al Audleman for his many years of service to the FPP. The award recognizes a current FPP member who serves the FPP by making extraordinary contributions, gives freely and unselfishly of their time, and has a positive impact upon the direction and success of the FPP and its members. This award includes $500 towards FPP educational opportunities in the following year.

Previous Recipients

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2025 - Anthony Sassano

2024 - Luis Paez

2023 - Jim Dwyer

2022 - Sandra Pearce

2021 - Michael Petersen

2020 - Valarie Hoffman

2019 - Linda Long-Hill

2018 - Carol Walker

2017 - Jackson Koontz III (FLICSNA)

Legacy Service Awards

FPP Legacy Service Award

The SEPPA Award

Established 1967

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Retired 2017

The SEPPA Award, also known as the Southeastern Award, is provided by our regional association, the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association. From 1967 to 1974 this award was always given for print competition. Since then, it has been awarded for service. Again, this award recognizes outstanding service and dedication to the profession of photography and is one of the most prestigious awards presented at our banquet.

Previous Recipients

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2017 - Award Retired

2016 - Sandra Pearce McAuley

2015 - Robin Adams

2014 - Gary Hughes

2013 - Debbie Whitmer

2012 - Stan Reedy

2011 - Debbie Alcorn

2010 - Arnold Abellera

2009 - Kaye Newsome

2008 - Bruce Wilson, Jr.

2007 - Tammy Griffin

2006 - Terry Allison

2005 - NancyBell Hamilton

2004 - Minas Frangoulis*

2003 - Marybeth Hamberger

2002 - Kevin Newsome

2001 - Tim Kelly

2000 - Jim Jernigan*

1999 - Peggy McAteer

1998 - Nancy Soles

1997 - Al Audleman

1996 - Jerry Perkins*

1995 - Robin Phillips

1994 - Julie Olsen

1993 - Bill Snow

1992 - Hal West

1991 - Dale Roberts*

1990 - Bill Downs*

1989 - Helen Ciallella

1988 - Bill Kilborn*

1987 - Luis A. Melendi

1986 - William C. Minarich*

1985 - Richard W. Turner

1984 - Richard G. Fowler*

1983 - Bill Potthast*

1982 - Arturo H. Morales*

1981 - Ted Saylor

1980 - Bruce M Evensen

1979 - Ray Malinowski*

1978 - Theresa A. Saylor*

1977 - DBCC Photo Dept.

1976 - Donald Schwarm*

1975 - none given

1974 - Owen Cupit

FPP Legacy Service Award

Richard Fowler Memorial Scholarship

Established 2004

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Retired 2016

Presented in honour of Past President Dick Fowler (1976), this is presented to a relatively new FPP member who has volunteered on committees and shows an earnest interest in education and improvement. It includes full tuition to the Florida School of Photography.

Previous Recipients

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2016 - Award Retired

2015 - Valarie Hoffman

2014 - None Given

2013 - Darla Sharp

2012 - None Given

2011 - Aaron Bailey

2010 - Lori Radosta*

2009 - Debra Collins

2008 - Chris Toolen

2007 - Derica Sonnon

2006 - Teresa Stevenson

2005 - Gay Sharp*

2004 - Robin Ritenour