Distinguished Service Award
This award is received only once in a lifetime and is not necessarily given every year.  It is given to someone who has expressed willingness to give unselfishly their time and energy for their fellow NALMCO members and the betterment of the industry. Awards are presented at the Annual Banquet held during the NALMCO Convention and Trade Show. 

• Nominated by most recent recipient
• Voted on by the entire last 3 recipients
• Recipient only receive once in lifetime
• Not necessarily given each year
  

Recipients:

Randy Breske, CLMC, CLEP   2008

Victor Frank, CLMC, LC   2005

Herb Mendelsohn  2004

Jami Wilson Hall, CLMC  2003

Michael Walls, CLMC, LC, CLEP  2002

Norma Frank, CLMC, LC   2000

Lumina Award
It is encouraged but not required to give the Lumina Award annually for special merit.  This award is presented for commitment, loyalty and dedication to the leadership of NALMCO and/or project recognition that benefits NALMCO and the lighting industry.  It is our understanding that the Lumina Award is chosen by the President with assistance from the Executive Committee. Awards are presented at the Annual Banquet held during the NALMCO Convention and Trade Show. 

• Candidates are nominated by the President
• Candidates are voted on by the Executive Committee
   

Recipients:           

Barry LeFave, CLMC  2008

Cary Mendelsohn, CLMC  2007

Norma Frank, CLMC, LC  2007

Randy Breske, CLMC, CLEP  2005

Michael Walls, CLMC, CLEP, LC  2004

Craig Shoemaker 2000

Doug Townsley 1999

Fod Vick, CLMC 1999 

Honorary Membership 
May be granted to any retired individual who, through past display of dedication to the affairs and purposes of the Association by serving a full term as President of the Association or having won the Distinguished Service Award.  Membership in this category must be requested by the individual or by recommendation of a member of the Board.  Honorary members will continue to receive LM&M and be eligible to attend the Annual Convention and Trade Show at no charge.  Honorary members may not be the representative of any General member, shall not be assessed dues, and shall have no vote. Traditionally Honorary Membership is presented at the Annual Business Meeting or at the Annual Banquet held during the NALMCO Convention and Trade Show if the honoree is in attendance. 

Recipients:

Steve Hatch, CLMC

Fred Abrahams

Bernard Eisenman, CLMC

Stephen Hatch, CLMC

Ed Humeston

Ted Mattes, CLMC

Herb Mendelsohn

Glen W. Palmer