Individual Awards and Recognition

The Individual Awards are presented each year to recognize members within the organization who exhibit leadership and have demonstrated a commitment to BOMA/Suburban Chicago. Recipients display a continued desire to get involved, encourage others' involvement, and are always working to strengthen our Association. 

Individual Awards Recognize:

  • Member of the Year
  • Associate Member of the Year
  • Engineer of the Year
  • Emerging Leader of the Year
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
  • Lifetime Achievement

Award Recipients

Member of the Year:

  • 2023 - Angie Casper, RPA
  • 2022 - Natalie Cico
  • 2021 - Matt Roberts, CPM
  • 2020 - Denise Olalde
  • 2019 - Jeffrey Wingert, RPA
  • 2018 - David Narey, CPM
  • 2017 - Chris Wilimitis, LEED-AP
  • 2016 - Kim Place, RPA, LEED-AP
  • 2015 - Suzanne Boryscka, RPA
  • 2014 - Anne Persaud, RPA
  • 2013 - Maggie Amaya, FMA, RPA, JLL 
  • 2012 - Roxanne Soden
  • 2011 - J. Raymond Gallivan, RPA
  • 2010 - Melissa Jones, LEED-AP
  • 2009 - Catherine Carlson, RPA
  • 2008 - Bruce Larson, FMA
  • 2007 - Steven J. Hrbek, RPA
  • 2006 - Nancy Lucht, RPA
  • 2005 - Sue Anderson, RPA
  • 2004 - Carol Hale, RPA
  • 2003 - John Lambrecht, RPA
  • 2002 - Richard P. Marino, RPA
  • 2001 - John Neiweem

Associate Member of the Year:

  • 2023 - Alyssa Wiza
  • 2022 - Matt Nichols, Painters USA, Inc.
  • 2021 - Jonelle Dzikowicz, RPA, Clarion Construction, Inc.
  • 2020 - Andy Murray, Active Roofing Company, Inc.
  • 2019 - Tim Chimack, Rose Paving LLC
  • 2018 - Tom Frye, MBA, Harvard Maintenance, Inc. 
  • 2017 - Elizabeth Schuttler, Victor Construction Co., Inc.
  • 2016 - Andy Murray, Wild Goose Chase-Canine Detection & Inspection Services, LLC
  • 2015 - Max Andrews, Matting by Design
  • 2014 - Jennifer Varkalis, Air Comfort Corporation
  • 2013 - Megan Burns, DeliTime, LLC/Corporate Affair Catering
  • 2012 - Susan Hagberg, Wild Goose Chase-Canine Detection & Inspection Services, LLC
  • 2011 - Paul Zaccarine, Mimosa Interior Landscape
  • 2010 - Brett Simpson, North American Corporation
  • 2009 - Bruce Church, Hard Surface Solutions
  • 2008 - Jan Wemple, Moore Landscapes, Inc.
  • 2007 - Dean MacMorris, Night Light, Inc.
  • 2006 - Michael Collins, J.C. Restoration,Inc.
  • 2005 - Thomas Hartel, Valley Fire Protection Systems, LLC
  • 2003 - Michael E. Condon, Professional Maintenance, Inc.
  • 2004 - Ronald Trochuck, DP Systems
  • 2002 - Mark Huston, Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc.
  • 2001 - Paul Zaccarine, Mimosa Interior Landscape

Engineer(s) of the Year:

  • 2022 - Robert Hageman
  • 2021 - Brendan Delaney, LEED AP O+M
  • 2020 - Luke Hannon
  • 2018 - Tom Noonan
  • 2017 - Dan Riley, LEED GA, SMT, SMA
  • 2016 - James Petry
  • 2015 - Tony Soltys
  • 2014 - Jim Gajewski
  • 2013 - Rick Barnett
  • 2012 - George Kowalski
  • 2011 - Kelly Breasbois
  • 2010 - Bernie Nash
  • 2009 - Miguel Perez
  • 2008 - Phil John
  • 2007 - Brian Sanford
  • 2006 - Jim Williams
  • 2005 - John Millhuff, RPA, FMA, SMA 2005
  • 2004 - Team of: David Braun, Joe Priolo, Len Wasilewski, Greg Worosz
  • 2003 - Gary Kocher

Emerging Leader of the Year:

  • 2023 - Allison Young, FMA
  • 2022 - Laura Peccarelii
  • 2021 - Laura Pisula
  • 2020 - Sarah Voska
  • 2019 – Jennifer Cook
  • 2018  Carlie Stogis
  • 2017 Lindy Schrik, LEED-AP
  • 2016 Dan Flores, LEED-AP
  • 2015 Kristin Bush
  • 2014 Jonelle Dzikowicz, RPA, LEED GA

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

  • 2022 - Matt Roberts, CPM

*Lifetime Achievement Award

  • 2021 - John Lambrecht, RPA, FMA
  • 2020 - Deborah Pyznarski, RPA
  • 2019 Tom Kelly
  • 2018 Kimberly DeFily, RPA
  • 2017 Bruce Church
*The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented when deemed appropriate, but not necessarily on an annual basis. The selection of an honoree is at the discretion of the Awards and Recognition Committee.

*Presidents Award:

  • 2023 - Michael P. Mulcrone
  • 2022 - Debby Pyznarski, RPA
  • 2022 - David L. Narey, CPM
  • 2021 - Suzanne Boryscka, RPA
  • 2021 - Catherine Carlson, RPA
  • 2019 Lisa Krumwiede, LEED GA
  • 2018 – Bruce Larson, FMA
  • 2018 Tom Frye, MBA
  • 2016 – Andy Murray
  • 2016 – Deb Pyznarski, RPA
  • 2016 – Linda Hallberg
  • 2012 – Nancy Ross, FMA, RPA
  • 2007 Paul Zaccarine, Mimosa Interior Landscape

*The Presidents Award is presented when deemed appropriate, but not necessarily on an annual basis. The selection of an honoree is at the discretion of the seated president of the association.


2023 Award Winners

Member of the Year
Angie Casper, RPA
Vice President, Senior Manager, JLL



Associate of the Year 
Alyssa Wiza
New Business Development, Ground Pros Inc.



Emerging Leader of the Year
Allison Young, FMA
Facilities Manager, Magnetar Capital


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