Phillip J. Samblanet Service Award

Honoring individuals who volunteer their time and talents

Nominate Past Recipients

Deadline

June 30

Presented at the TMS Annual Meeting

The Phillip J. Samblanet Service Award honors individuals who volunteer their time, expertise, and talents in ways that meaningfully advance the mission and community of TMS. This recognition celebrates the spirit of dedication and service exemplified by Phil Samblanet during his more than 25 years as Executive Director of TMS.

Individuals may receive the TMS Service Award multiple times, provided that each recognition is based on distinct and independent contributions that have not been previously honored.

Elgibility

The award is open to both TMS members and nonmembers who have made meaningful contributions to TMS.

Selection Process

Honorees are selected by the TMS Awards Committee based on recommendations from TMS members and the Executive Director, in accordance with the criteria outlined below. Up to three recipients may be recognized each year.

Judging Criteria

Nominations and evaluation of those nominations shall be based on the following non-inclusive considerations:

  • individuals who are members or non-members of TMS
  • individuals who provide distinguished volunteer services to advance the mission and goals of the Society
  • individuals who render services unseen by others
  • activities that have not been formally recognized by the Society through other awards or recognitions
  • individuals who provide service that is not associated with a prominent position within the Society

Latest Service Awards

Recipients of the Service Award

2025 Service Awards

  • Laura Redmond
  • Tina Subasic

2024 Service Awards

2023 Service Awards

2022 Service Awards

2021 Service Award

2020 Service Award

2019 Service Award

2018 Service Award

  • Ronald J. Hunsicker

2017 Service Award

  • Charles Haynes
  • Paul Scott

2016 Service Award

  • Pamela Jergenson
  • Jason Thompson
  • Diane Throop

2015 Service Award

  • Russ Peterson

2014 Service Award

  • Atkinson-Noland and Associates
  • Luis Dominguiz
  • Nick Lang

2013 Service Award

  • John Chrysler
  • Dennis Graber
  • Bill McEwen

2012 Service Award

  • Janet L. Boyer
  • Raymond T. Miller
  • John E. Swink

2011 Service Award

  • Richard M. Bennett
  • Thomas C. Young

2010 Service Award

  • Andy Dalrymple
  • James Farny
  • Thomas Samblanet

2009 Service Award

  • Edwin T. Huston
  • Richard E. Klingner
  • Christine A. Subasic

2008 Service Award

  • Benchmark Harris
  • Paul Hoggat
  • W. Mark McGinley

2007 Service Award

  • Linda Miller
  • Terence A. Weigel
  • William A. Wood

2006 Service Award

  • Thomas Escobar
  • Jason J. Thompson