Industry Leaders | Past Award Recipients
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a professional whose many years of service to the bankruptcy community has demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, leadership and integrity.
2006 – Joseph Markowitz
2007 – Ed Bond
2008 – Howard Greenberg
2009 – Gary Norgaard
2010 – Frank Vecchione
2011 – Fran Margolis & Isabel Balboa
2012 – Bob Wasserman
2015 – Novalyn Winfield
2015 – Donald Steckroth
2016 – David Ravin & Art Abramowitz
2017 – Jim Waldron
2018 – Barry Frost
2019 – Richard Trenk
2020 – no awards
2021 – no awards
2022 – Kenneth Rosen
2023 – Dennis O’Grady
HUGH M. LEONARD AWARD
Hugh M. Leonard was an icon in the New Jersey bankruptcy bar. He devoted himself to constantly improving the practice of bankruptcy law. In honor of his legacy this award is presented annually to a person w.ho has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping improve the bankruptcy community.
2018 – Mark Hall
2019 – Warren Usatine
2020 – no awards
2021 – No Awards
2022 – Marie-Ann Greenberg
2023 – Hon. Martha Hildebrandt
FUTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Future Leader Award recognizes a young professional who exemplifies the principles of both organizations with their commitment to excellence, leadership and service to the bankruptcy community.
2018 – Sydney Darling
2019 – Carrie Boyle
2020 – no awards
2021 – no awards
2022 – Rebecca Earl
2023 – Sari Placona
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a professional whose leadership and hard work has demonstrated a devotion to the missions of the Foundation and of the Association.
2018 – Joshua Raymond
2019 – Sean Raquet
2020 – no awards
2021 – no awards
2022 – Nona Ostrove
2023 – David Edelberg