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 Allen Award Recipients

In 1993, the LA Chapter began the practice of honoring an outstanding chapter member and providing an opportunity for individuals to receive deserved recognition and support from their peers.  The recipient of this Award is announced at the final quarterly meeting of the operating year. 

The first “Member of the Year” was awarded posthumously to Jim Allen who passed away on September 19, 1993.  Jim was a loyal member having served on the LA Chapter Board of Directors for several years, as well as serving on various committees.  He was active in the Southern Region program, and attended many International conferences.  As a tribute to Jim, the “Member of the Year” award became known as the Allen Award. 

Members who previously received the Allen Award include:

 YearMember Name 
 2026 Sandra Schober 
 2025 Samantha Harris 
 2024 Elizabeth Montalbano
 2016Stacie Evans
 2015 Cheryl Dees 
 2005 Tonya Day 
 2004 Martin Schwegmann 
 2003 Dale Aguillard 
 2002 Larry Maltby
 2001 Steve Lanclos
 2000 Lawrence Robinson
 1999 Rosemary Hannie
 1998 Russell Culotta 
 1997 Ron Broadus
 1996 Angela Wilkinson 
 1995 Lanette Buie
1994 Von Meador 

Nominations may include participation in any or all of the following categories:

  • Contributions to PSHRA (Chapter, Region and/or International)
  • Other Civic and Professional Organizations
  • Notable contributions to Human Resource Management


Cheryl Dees receiving the award in 2015

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