The Individual Sycamore Awards
Nomination Applications must be tendered to the ILBSA offices by November 20, 2006.

Honoring those individuals who have promoted the mission of the Association and the industry, the Sycamore Awards are part of the evening not to be missed. President Bob Homan will bestow the prestigious PRESIDENTS AWARD; also honored will be volunteer leaders who have made a difference; dealers and associates who have promoted the growth and values of ILBSA, the industry, and the business community at large.

SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties associated with the general Supervisor position (or title equivalent).

YARD FOREMAN OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties associated with the Yard Foreman position (or title equivalent).

MANAGER OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties associated with the LOCATION or STORE MANAGER or GENERAL MANAGER position (or title equivalent).

INSIDE SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties associated with the INSIDE SALES position (or title equivalent).

OUTSIDE SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties associated with the OUTSIDE SALES position (or title equivalent).

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties for ANY employee in your company, regardless of department, function, or status. This is an overall recognition that illustrates commitment to company’s mission and vision; positive working relationship with fellow employees; and general attitude / work ethic.

ROOKIE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes excellence in the performance of duties for ANY employee in your company, regardless of department or function, BUT HAS BEEN ON YOUR TEAM FOR ONE YEAR OR LESS. This is an overall recognition that illustrates commitment to company’s mission and vision; positive working relationship with fellow employees; and positive working attitude.

THE NAOMI NIEHAUS AWARD
This award recognizes excellence for women in the lumber and building material industry. Named for Naomi Niehaus of Vincennes, Indiana, who served as President of Niehaus Lumber Company following the death of her husband in 1944; at a time when such a concept was foreign to many women of the era. Any female owner, officer, employee, or associate is eligible for consideration, and the award is based on superior performance of duties, work attitude, and entrepreneurialism in the performance of her duties.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes the individual who has demonstrated the entrepreneurial spirit in starting a new program, business activity, venture, product line, or service within our industry. Applicants are asked to show how they captured or created a new market; marketed their new venture, and what the results have been to this point.

To print and mail/fax:  Individual_Awards_Nomination Form (pdf)

To submit online:  Individual Awards Online Nomination Form

Questions?  Call ILBSA at 317-875-3717 or 1-877-465-8627.