To recognize one or more individuals for extraordinary effort on a particular ASP project, initiative or committee.

Award Winners

2008 Winner
Dr. Bill Bigler

Bill Bigler made major contributions to the Association as Co-Founder and President of the Dallas Area (now D/FW) Chapter. Dr. Bigler's leadership was instrumental in the creation of a dynamic, successful chapter in the Dallas- Ft Worth Metroplex, which serves as the ASP anchor organization in the southern part of the country. The chapters successful programs have set an outstanding example for other emerging chapters. Dr. Bigler served as Chair of the Goodman Award Selection Committee from 2006 to 2008 and his leadership was the major factor in establishing this award as the premier for outstanding organizational strategic planning.

In addition, Dr. Bigler introduced the idea of an ASP Research Institute and worked to develop this concept.

2008 Winner
Diana Waters

Diana Waters served on the ASP Board for three years and was a central figure in the membership development activities. As the Director responsible for Membership, she worked tirelessly with the Executive Director to recruit new members to ASP and to sow the seeds for new chapters. She worked with ASP organizers in several cities around the country, guiding them each through the process of organizing a formal group, planning future programs, and applying for a provisional chapter status. Frequently, she developed lists of potential new members for these chapters. In an effort to strengthen the value of an ASP membership, she developed several new benefits for ASP members that are now available on our website, and worked in tandem with our Executive Director to develop others.

Although the growth and success of ASP has been the result of a team effort by many hard-working people, Ms. Water's leadership in membership development was a significant contribution worthy of this award.

2008 Winner
Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson served as Chairman or Co-Chair of the ASP Annual Conference from 2003 to 2007. Over these years, the conference evolved from a relatively small, local gathering to a major international event. Through Mr. Wilson's contributions, the Annual Conference is now a major forum for professional information exchange regarding strategic planning. The quality and consistency of the Annual Conference under Mr. Wilson's sustained leadership set the stage for all future conferences and created a standard of excellence for all to follow. Mr. Wilson further contributed to the overall success of ASP by serving on the Board from 2003-2005.

Award Judging

Nomination: Any ASP member may nominate any other member.