Awards, Accolades & Scholarships
The APMP Honors Gala is on December 14, 2023, at 11 AM EST on APMP TV is a prestigious annual awards show, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of members within APMP. This much-anticipated event serves as a platform to recognize those who have made a significant impact in the field of proposal, bid, tender, capture, business development, and graphics industry.
From the trailblazers who continuously push the boundaries of the industry to the rising stars making their mark, the APMP Honors Gala shines a spotlight on the dedication, innovation, and talent of these professionals. It's a night filled with celebration, networking, and recognition, reflecting APMP's ongoing commitment to fostering growth and excellence within the industry.
Stephen P. Shipley Award for Chapter of the Year
This award honors the APMP chapter that demonstrates excellence in chapter sustenance and development through support of APMP initiatives. No matter how large or small, this chapter is a game-changer who went above and beyond in the past year to better engage their members and serve our industry.
2022 Winner: Colorado Chapter
Bid & Proposal Executive of the Year (sponsored by Cella)
This award is presented to a senior-level industry executive (director level or above) who stands out as a thought leader for their efforts in promoting and advancing the profession.
2022 Winner: Robyn Gallagher, CF APMP
Bid & Proposal Team of the Year
This award honors a cohesive, effective proposal team that demonstrates industry best practices, thought leadership, and a commitment to the professional development of its members.
2022 Winner: AT&T Business
Chapter Leader of the Year
This award recognizes the chapter leader who has gone above and beyond in their contributions to their chapter with new initiatives to engage and grow their chapter.
2022 Winner: Rebecca Link, CP APMP – National Capital Area Chapter
APMP Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes the APMP member who has gone above and beyond by donating their time, expertise, and energy to help the association and its staff.
The APMP Fellows award is one of our association’s highest individual honors. The Fellows award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions throughout their careers in the bid and proposal industry.
The award is open to all APMP members in good standing who have belonged to the association for five or more years.
Selected nominees are judged and are inducted into the Fellows class once a year at APMP's annual conference, Bid & Proposal Con.
Class of 2022
Sunil Agrawal
Graham Ablett
Class of 2021
Brad Douglas
Bruce Farrell
Jamie Ninneman
Class of 2020
Samantha Enslen
Mitch Reed
Ceri Mescall
Class of 2019
Nicolas Adams
Marsha Lindquist
Sandy Pullinger
Anita Wright
Class of 2018
Krystn Macomber (Gull)
Isabel Moritz
Janneke Orriens
Neil Philipson
Class of 2017
Hélène Courard
Klaus Pohlmann
Suzanne Jones
Class of 2016
Joanne Gillen
Steven A. Koger
Jeannette K. Waldie
Class of 2015
Nigel Dennis
Lisa Pafe
Kathryn Wyon
Class of 2014
Melissa DeMaio
Vicki Griesinger
John Seaman
Class of 2013
Chris Kaelin
Chris Simmons
Class of 2012
Robert Lohfeld
Olessia Smotrova-Taylor
David Warley
Ruth Turman
Class of 2011
Brenda Crist
Frances Campbell
Robin Davis
Kristin Dufrene
Wendy Frieman
Amy McGeady
Lee Hendrickson
Bruce Morton
Michelle Norman
Class of 2010
Richard Buijs
Richard Jenkins
Colleen Jolly
George A. McCulley
Bobbie O'Brien
Joseph C. O'Neill
Beth Wingate
Class of 2009
Ed Alexander
Ruth Belanger
Betsy Blakney
Margaret Helsabeck
Marilyn Moldovan
Ali Paskun
Keith Propst
Kirste Webb
Class of 2008
Mitch Boretz
Cathy Day
Dan Fulmer
Jay Herther
Suzanne Eassom
Mike Parkinson
David Sotolongo
Class of 2007
Holly Andrews
Dr. Bob Goldstein
BJ Lownie
Jessica Morgenstern
Larry Newman
Kelli Stephenson
David Winton
Class of 2006
Tony Birch
Neil Cobb
John Elder
Bob Frey
Alan Goldberg
Jon Williams
Class of 2005
Mark Ciamarra
Dana Spears
Class of 2004
Art Bass
Dick Eassom
Michael Humm
Nancy Kessler
Class of 2003
Charlie Divine
Barry Fields
Dennis Green
Steve Jensen
Jayme Sokolow
Class of 2002
Tom Amrhein
David Bol
Tom Boren
Mike Ianelli
Chuck Keller
Sherrill Necessary
Howard Nutt
Karen Shaw
Class of 2001
Nancy Cottle
Marianne Gouveia
Eric Gregory
Steve Myers
Patricia Nunn
Bill Painter
David Pugh
Dr. Tom Sant
Steve Shipley
APMP’s 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes young members who have already made a noticeable impression on their companies and the overall profession.
This year’s class features proposal professionals noted for winning big, giving back to their communities, and going above and beyond in positioning their teams for success.
Congratulations to our 2022 40 Under 40 winners!
Anthony Rossi, CF APMP
Proposal Manager
MX.com
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Kenzie Kelterborn, CF APMP
Kenzie Kelterborn, CF APMPDirector, Bids
Candu Energy - Member of the SNC - Lavalin Group
Katie Stutsman, CF APMP
Proposal Manager
Burns & McDonnell
Matthew Denchfield, CAP APMP
Senior Capture Lead
Nets Group
Rhianna Howell, CP APMP
Proposal Manager
ENGIE
Mercedez Thompson, CP APMP
Proposal Manager
Burns & McDonnell
Julia Doczi, CP APMP
Bid Manager
Verizon Business
Maria Novakova, CP APMP
Strategic Bid Manager
ISS Facility Services UK
Robyn Gallagher, CF APMP
Head of Business Winning Capability
BAE Systems
Amy Walsh, CF APMP
Senior Manager, Strategic Proposals
North Highland
Allison Jenney, CF APMP
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
Mott MacDonald
Karyne Wee
Senior Proposal Manager
GEOTAB
Sarah Holding, CP APMP
Northeast Regional PMCM Marketing Manager
WSP USA
Melissa Vincent, CP APMP
Bid and Marketing Team Manager
O'Connor Utilities Ltd
Samantha Burns, CF APMP
Bid Manager
Savills
Alexis Hourselt, CF APMP
Knowledge Management Lead
Shipley Associates
Cassandra Slattery, CF APMP
Manager, Proposal Teams
CDW
Ioana Alexandru, CF APMP
Proposal Manager
Microsoft
Lisa De Cerchio, CF APMP
Senior Proposal Manager
Envistacom
Taemi Tran, CP APMP
Proposal Manager/Writer
Strategic Creations
Ivy Wong, CP APMP
Associate Director
CBRE
Alice Heritage, CF APMP
Proposal Manager
Lex Autolease
Prashant Kumar, CF APMP
Bid Manager
T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd.
Krystle Volcy, CP APMP
Senior Proposal Writer
Wellpath
Mary Dowden, CF APMP
Business Winning Support Lead
BAE Systems
Bridget Yiadom, CF APMP
Senior Proposal Manager
Talkdesk
Catalin Neacsu
Director of Sales and Business Development
Amplitude Laser Group
Leigh McNeill
Bid Manager
Leidos
Sam Birchall, CF APMP
Business Development Manager
Arup
Suzie Dore, CF APMP
Lead Development Officer
Devon Doctors Limited
Victoria Heron, CF APMP
Senior Pitch Executive
Eversheds Sutherland
Leo Patino, CF APMP
Vice President, Capture & Proposal Management
Xcelerate Solutions
Lindsey Hayden
Strategic Proposal Manager
Golder
Callum Graham, CF APMP
Bids Manager
Hymans Robertson LLP
Rachel Chatwin-Parr, CF APMP
Manager Sales Solutions
FedEx Express
Alexie Royer, CF APMP
Proposal Specialist
Stryker Canada
Sarah Curry, CF APMP
Associate Director of Design
Savills
Irene Trujillo, CP APMP
Technical Business Development Specialist
Sandia National Laboratories
Tim Ward
CEO
Opportuni
Lucy Pozda
Director of Proposals
DISYS
Charlie Divine APMP Certification Scholarships
The Charlie Divine APMP Certification Scholarship aims to give every member a chance to apply for help in their pursuit of Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional certification.
The scholarship program honors former APMP Certification Director Charlie Divine, CPP APMP Fellow, who has made a career out of promoting professional development for bid and proposal professionals globally.
Applications are accepted starting in February each year, with candidates notified by the end of April. Look for details on applying for a 2024 Charlie Divine Scholarship in February 2024.
Congratulations to the 2023 Recipients!
Altaf Bashir
Tonnie Beck
Siva Prakash Bellan
Mandvi Chauhan
Amanda Coviello
Cassie Duncanson
Olusegun Ettu
Sharlene Felder
Andrea Gaschignard
Reba Gingerich
Julie Growcott
Hannah Johnston
Naveen Kumar
Moitrayee Majumdar
Ermina Pasierb
Yolanda Perera
Anastasia Pestova
Gina Pieters
Tinnetta Pillay
Robin Quade
Parvathy Rajaraman
Adones Sabijon
Sohail Safeer
Susan Sarver
Heather Scukanec
Roshan Shetty
Faseelath Shihabudheen
Sundeep Singh
M'Liss Sutherland
