FSAE 2022 Award Winners Announced

FSAE presented its most prestigious Leadership Awards at its recent Annual Conference held at the Tampa Marriott Water Street. These awards recognize individuals for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism both within FSAE as well as their own organizations.

The award winners for 2022 are:

Lonny PowellExecutive of the Year: Lonny T. Powell, CEO, FL Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, Ocala
Lonny T. Powell has worked in association leadership for 15 years, with the last 10 as the CEO for the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association representing the Florida Thoroughbred horse breeders, farms and owners. A member of FSAE since 2012, Lonny added to his 35+ years of nonprofit board experience serving as a past Chair of the FSAE Board of Directors as well as serving on numerous FSAE Committees.
The Executive of the Year Award honors an association executive who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and dedication to advancing the association management profession.

Kim WetzelAssociate of the Year: Kimberly Wetzel; National Sales Manager; Group Sales, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Miramar Beach, FL
Kim Wetzel has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 18 years. She currently serves as the National Sales Manager for Sandestin Golf & Bach Resort. A member of FSAE since 2012, Kim has served on several FSAE Committees, as well as served as Co-Chair for the FSAE 2020 and 2021 Annual Conferences.
The Associate of the Year Award honors an association supplier whose dedication and leadership also advances the industry. 

Abi BayerExecutive Rising Star: Abigail Bayer, CAE; Strategic Marketing Manager, American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Abigail Bayer, CAE has worked in association management for five (5) years. She currently serves as the Strategic Marketing Manager for the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. A member of FSAE since 2017, Abi has served on numerous FSAE Committees and chaired the Annual Conference Marketing Committee for the past year.
Executive Rising Star honors an association professional who contributes significant time and talent to ensure FSAE’s continued success.

Nate PenhaAssociate Rising Star: Nathan Penha, CRPS, AAMS; Retirement Plan Consultant, Mutual of America, Tampa
Nathan Penha, CRPS, AAMS has worked in the financial industry for over 10 years. He currently serves as a Retirement Plan Consultant for Mutual of America. A member of FSAE since 2020, Nate has served on numerous FSAE Committees and continues to support both FSAE and the Tampa community through volunteering as well as serving as a board member for three local nonprofit organizations.
Associate Rising Star honors an associate supplier who contributes significant time and talent to ensure FSAE’s continued success.

Bay Area Apartment AssociationAssociation of the Year: Bay Area Apartment Association, Tampa
The Bay Area Apartment Association serves the interests of the rental housing industry in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. The organization offers quality educational programs, strong local advocacy support and networking opportunities to the property owners, management companies and communities for more than 225,000 apartment homes.
Association of the Year honors an organization that demonstrates outstanding efforts, excellence and innovation.

Greg BrooksFSAE Award of Excellence: Gregory Brooks, Executive Director/President, AMC Source, Fort Lauderdale
Gregory Brooks
was recognized as a long-time, dedicated member, volunteer and leader for FSAE through the FSAE Award of Excellence.

 

“To be recognized and honored by your peers for your commitment and dedication to your work and the service you provide is a privilege,” said FSAE Chair Marsha Kiner, MS, CAE, DPL. “These awards recognize the honorees' unwavering engagement in and dedication at the highest level to the association management industry. They are the best in our profession, and they deserve these honors. Congratulations!”

Award recipients are nominated by their peers and selected by committee-review according to strict criteria of excellence and achievement. Their professionalism and leadership are evident in both services to the association management profession and to the local community.

Congratulations!

Photos by Copeland Productions

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