2021 Call for Awards Now Open
Submit your nominations by Friday, August 13, 2021
I.C.E. seeks to recognize individuals who have demonstrated innovative leadership in the credentialing and/or licensure industry, and those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment or service to I.C.E.
I.C.E. will accept nominations for the following categories:
- Lifetime Achievement
- Credentialing Industry Leadership
- Mary Macomber Service
- Innovator
- Next Gen Professional
- Research
Please note: Individuals currently serving on I.C.E.'s Board of Directors or on I.C.E.'s Accreditation Services Components will not be considered for nomination for receipt of any I.C.E. award until after the individual’s term of service is complete.
Questions or support?
Contact I.C.E. staff via e-mail at info@credentialingexcellence.org.
2020 Award Recipients
Credentialing Industry Leadership Award
The Credentialing Industry Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated innovative leadership in the credentialing and/or licensure industry by developing, implementing and researching programs or practices.
Todd Galati, MA
The Mary Macomber Service Award recognizes an individual who has displayed exemplary service and commitment to the community of I.C.E. and the organization, has been instrumental in facilitating the achievement of the I.C.E.’s goals, and has demonstrated a history of volunteer service in I.C.E.
Rebecca LeBuhn
I.C.E. Next Gen Professional Award
The I.C.E. Next Gen Professional Award recognize individuals who are in the early development of their credentialing career. These individuals demonstrates commitment to developing skills necessary for success in the credentialing profession, a desire to create a career path in credentialing, and a willingness to mentor others within their organization.
Amin Saiar, PhD
Jason Fine
I.C.E. Research Award
The I.C.E. Research Award recognizes an individual or organization that conducted credentialing-related research of particular significance to the I.C.E. community. Specifically, this award recognizes best practice in research as well as the impact on the credentialing community.
Chair's Commendation
The Chair Commendation Award is recognized by the I.C.E. Chair for an individual who has provided outstanding service and dedication to I.C.E. or has been a foundational influence on the Chair's work or career.
Janice Moore
2019 Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award
James Henderson,PhD
Credentialing Industry Leadership Award
Rory E. McCorkle, PhD, MBA, CAE, PMP, SPHR, NPDP
Michelle Nolin, CPLP
I.C.E. Next Gen Professional Award
Ashley Bardsley
Norah Duffy
I.C.E. Innovator Award
Jerry B. Reid, PhD
I.C.E. Research Award
National Board of Certification and Re-certification for Nurse Anesthetists
Past Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award
| 2018 |
Cynthia C. Durley |
| 2017 |
Joan E. Knapp |
| 2016 |
Carol Hartigan |
| 2015 |
David Swankin |
| 2014 |
Paul Grace |
| 2010 |
William Hogan |
| 2000 |
Ben Shimberg |
| 1999 |
Dennis Faulk |
Credentialing Industry Leadership Award
| 2018 |
Cary List |
| 2017 |
Lawrence J. Fabrey |
| 2016 |
Denise Fandel |
| 2015 |
Ray Infante |
| 2014 |
Karen Plaus |
| 2013 |
Denise Humphrey |
| 2011 |
Cynthia Miller Murphy |
| 2009 |
Lynn D. Anderson |
| 2008 |
Melissa Murer Corrigan |
| 2007 |
Lenora G. Knapp |
| 2006 |
Susan H. Eubanks |
| 2005 |
I. Leon Smith |
| 2004 |
Gary Smith |
| 2003 |
Mary Smolenski |
| 2002 |
Paul Grace |
| 2001 |
James Henderson |
| 2000 |
Tom Clawson |
Service Award
| 2018 |
John Wickett |
| 2017 |
Christopher Butcher |
| 2016 |
Linda Lysoby |
| 2015 |
Jefferson Glassie |
| 2014 |
Sandra Greenberg |
| 2013 |
Paul Grace |
| 2012 |
James Henderson |
| 2011 |
Johnna Gueorguieva |
| 2010 |
Francine Butler |
| 2009 |
Lawrence J. Fabrey |
| 2008 |
Cynthia Durley |
| 2007 |
Richard A. Goldberg |
| 2006 |
Larry Early |
| 2005 |
Joan Knapp |
| 2004 |
David Swankin |
| 2003 |
James Hogan |
| 2002 |
Maralyn Turner |
| 2001 |
Michael Martin |
Innovator Award
NextGen Professional Award
| 2018 |
Cynthia Sena Kusorgbor-Narh |