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Spotlighting AWI Members
Award-Winning Craftsmanship
At AWI, we believe in celebrating excellence, dedication, and the unwavering commitment of our members.
Our awards are nationally recognized honors that celebrate individuals and projects making monumental contributions to the woodworking industry, all while maintaining the esteemed standards of AWI.
The Charles A. Rinehimer Award
This award stands as the pinnacle of recognition within AWI. It honors those whose long-time service and outstanding achievements have profoundly shaped AWI into the esteemed association it is today.
Nomination Process:
The AWI Chair, Immediate Past Chair, and Vice Chair nominate deserving individuals. The Board of Directors must then unanimously approve the nomination.
Past Award Winners
2022
William Munyan?
2019
Phil Duvic
2018
Michael Bell
2012
Scott Nelson
2007
Joe Sorrelli
2004
Stan Robuck
2003
William Winter
1994
Robert Morency
1986
Rob Ziegelmeier
1983
John Mielach
1976
Louis Dietz
1974
W.T Sutherland
1971
Norman Vaughn
1969
R.H. Loll
The Claude V. Twiellenmeier Award
Dedicated to AWI Chapter leaders, this award celebrates outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to an AWI Chapter. The COC volunteer leadership and AWI executive leadership nominate individuals, with the winner determined by a majority vote.
The AWI Chair's Award
This award is a special recognition given at the discretion of the current AWI chair. It celebrates long-serving volunteers who have consistently showcased leadership and the spirit of volunteerism and have been role models within the AWI community.
Honorary Life Member (HLM)
The HLM award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to AWI, championing its mission and serving its members. HLM recipients are nominated by their AWI peers.
These recipients receive a complimentary lifetime membership and a significantly discounted rate for all AWI events, as well as, one of the highest AWI recognitions.
HLM Qualifications
Past AWI Chairs, ten years removed from office, are automatically nominated annually.
A minimum of ten years of voluntary service to AWI at the national level.
Exceptional leadership and dedication to AWI's mission.
Nomination Process
AWI members submit nominations. The Board of Directors then approves the nominee through a majority vote.
Benefits
HLM recipients enjoy a lifetime individual membership, recognition on the AWI website, and discounted rates for AWI events. Their spouse or domestic partner also receives these event discounts.
Standard of Excellence Award
This award highlights the premier architectural woodwork projects. Chosen from the Award of Excellence Program winners, these projects exemplify the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design.
Eligibility
Only projects featuring woodwork by an AWI Manufacturing Member Company qualify. Projects of any size, including interiors, exteriors, or specialty items, are eligible. Architects, designers, suppliers, woodworking firms, or owners can submit projects.
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AWI / Federated Insurance Safety Awards
Safety stands at the core of AWI's values. These awards recognize member firms that prioritize and uphold safety standards in the woodworking industry.
Nomination Process
Winners submit their safety data in the annual survey. An external firm then calculates the results, and AWI presents awards in three categories:
Best Safety Award Achievement:
Recognizes manufacturing member firms with the lowest incident rate in their category hours. Categories range from less than ten thousand hours to more than one hundred thousand hours.
Zero Lost Time Accident Achievement Award:
Celebrates manufacturers across all categories that report no lost time due to accidents.
Safety Improvement Award:
Honors manufacturers across all categories that have reduced their incident rate from the previous year.
Best Safety Award Winners
2024
Commercial Millworks Inc., Orlando, FL
Inter Ocean Cabinet Company, Elmhurst, IL
Mass Cabinets Inc., Methuen, MA
Yadkin Valley Cabinet Company, Inc., Mount Airy, NC
2023
Brochsteins Inc., Houston, TX
Desco Professional Builders, Inc., Ellington, CT
Volpe Millwork Inc., Cleveland, OH
Yadkin Valley Cabinet Company, Inc., Mount Airy, NC
2022
Cherryworks Ltd., Kingsville, MD
Mass Cabinets Inc., Methuen, MA
Montbleau, San Diego, CA
Yadkin Valley Cabinet Company, Inc., Mount Airy, NC
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At AWI, we're not just about setting standards but about recognizing those exceeding them. If you believe in excellence, innovation, and the power of community, consider joining us. Explore the benefits of AWI membership and see how you, too, can make a mark in the world of woodworking.
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