Andrea Sorgani President’s Award
The Andrea Sorgani President’s Award is presented at the discretion of the chapter President to recognize an individual who has displayed exemplary service and commitment to CAI and who has been instrumentational in helping the president achieve CAI’s goals.
Andrea Sorgani President's Award Recipients
| Year | Award Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Cathy D. Ryan |
| 2022 | Kerry Bartell |
National Achievement Awards
CAI National honor for outstanding Chapter achievements in best practices and innovative programs.
National Achievement Awards for CAI-IL Chapter
| Date | National Achievement Awards | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | In recognition of Board Engagement | Chapter Operations & Sustainability |
| 2022 | In recognition of Committee Chair Engagement | Leadership |
| 2022 | In recognition of Community Support & Awareness | Public Affairs |
| 2021 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Financial Planning & Controls | Chapter Operations & Sustainability |
| 2021 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Succession Planning & Volunteer Management | Leadership |
| 2021 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Virtual Legal Forum | Out of the Box |
| 2020 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Membership | Homeowner Leader Membership Development |
| 2020 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership, Chapter Management & Development, Member Services, and Leadership | |
| 2019 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Membership | Common Interest Podcast |
| 2019 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership, Chapter Management & Development, Member Services, and Leadership. | |
| 2018 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Member Services | Manage With Purpose |
| 2018 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Public Affairs | Dedicated Community Association Leader (DCAL) |
| 2018 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership, Chapter Management & Development, Member Services, and Leadership. | |
| 2017 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Leadership programming. | Conference Education Speaker Training |
| 2017 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Membership. | Cooper’s Recruiter Contest |
| 2017 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Public Affairs. | Homeowner/Board Member Social Hour |
| 2017 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership, Chapter Management & Development, Member Services, and Leadership. | |
| 2016 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership, Chapter Management & Development, Member Services and Leadership. | |
| 2015 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Public Affairs. | ILAC Fundraiser |
| 2015 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Leadership programming. | Downtown Program Committee |
| 2014 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Leadership programming. | PCAM Mentoring Program |
| 2014 | In recognition of overall Excellence in Public Affairs, Membership, Chapter Management & Development, Member Services and Leadership. | |
| 2013 | In recognition of outstanding achievements in Chapter Management & Development programming. | Finance Policies and Financial Strength. |
| 2012 | In Recognition of Outstanding achievement in Membership programming. | Community Association Manager Membership Drive |
| 2012 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Leadership programming. | Excellence Awards & Winter Gala |
| 2011 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Member Services programming. | Conference & Exposition |
| 2011 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Public Affairs Programming. | Legal Forum |
| 2011 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Membership programming. | Member Networking Events |
| 2004 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Member Services programming. | E-Newsletter |
| 2003 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Member Services programming. | Common Interest Magazine |
| 2001 | In recognition of outstanding achievement in Membership programming. | Membership |
Outstanding Homeowner Leader
The Outstanding Homeowner Leader Award recognizes a homeowner who demonstrates outstanding contributions to CAI, the association they serve, and to their surrounding community. This individual is committed to, and clearly understands their role and fiduciary responsibility as a community volunteer. Nominations due September 1 and awards are presented at the Excellence Awards & Winter Gala.
Outstanding Homeowner Leader Award Recipients
| Year | Award Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Lorraine Moloi Beacham, Pam Couston |
| 2022 | Maureen Rozak |
| 2021 | Kerry Bartell, DCAL Robert Schulman |
| 2019 | Paul Morgan, DCAL |
| 2018 | Diane Pagoulatos |
| 2015 | Jerry McNamara |
CAI – Illinois Olympus Award
Honoring those Chapter members that have had a profound influence on the development of the Chapter. Given to one or more individuals per year at the Excellence Awards & Winter Gala.
CAI - Illinois Olympus Award Recipients
| Year | Award Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Sarah McCarthy, Joe Schutzius |
| 2022 | Kathy Kahl, Kristofer Kasten |
| 2020 | Brittany Kojzarek, CMCA, AMS |
| 2019 | Brian Butler, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Lea Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
| 2018 | Cathy Ryan, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Kimberly Sutherland, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
| 2017 | Jack Thew, DCAL |
| 2016 | Anthony Dister, Carrie Surratt, CMCA, AMS |
| 2015 | Pat Costello, Esq., Cindy Fitts, CIRMS |
| 2014 | Kerry Bartell, Jessica Towles, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
| 2012 | Jeanette Catellier, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Tom Engblom, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Lou Lutz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Sheila Malchiodi, Carol Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Steve Silberman, CPA |
| 2011 | Michele Gehrke, Erica Horndasch , CMCA, AMS |
| 2010 | William C. DeMille, PCAM Andrea Sorgani |
| 2009 | Peter Santangelo, Karen Skoric, CPA |
| 2008 | Mark W. Burke, PCAM , Christine Friend, Timothy J. Haviland, CMCA , Diana Larson, AMS, PCAM |
| 2007 | Linda J. Schiff, CMCA, CTP |
| 2006 | Boyd Briscoe, Jennifer Eilert, Mindy Maggio |
| 2004 | Richard Daly, Allan Goldberg, Kathy Sicher, Keith Weber |
| 2003 | David M. Bendoff, Wayne Callham, Lynda Erickson, Raymond D. Faucher, CMCA, PCAM, Kara Gould, CMCA, AMS , Michael S. Kurtzon, Louis G. Lutz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Chuck McCrimmon, Adrienne Melnichek, Morris Oldham, Jordan I. Shifrin, Andrea Sorgani |
| 2002 | Lillian Blankenburg, CMCA, CPM , Steven P. Bloomberg, William C. DeMille, PCAM , Marshall N. Dickler, Vincent Innocenti, PCAM, Francis Jara, PCAM ,Michael C. Kim, Chris Nyborg, CPA Carol Paul, PCAM , Mark D. Pearlstein, Esq., Michael C. Majewski, Yvonne Raetzke, John Saletta, Clifford J. Treese, Barbara D. Wick, CPCU, ARM, AIS |
Rising Star Awards
Awarded to newer committee members who have proven to be an asset to CAI – Illinois through their volunteerism. Awarded annually at the Excellence Awards and Winter Gala.
Rising Star Award Recipients
| Year | Award Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Seth Crackel, EBP, Jeff Dickson, EBP, Eric Krohm, Andrew McGowan, RS, Henry McKenna, EBP |
| 2022 | Jennifer Medja, Nikki Ledwell, Lupe Cruz, Rob Traub, Brad Hironimus, Saulius Bertulis |
| 2021 | David Burke; Michelle Courtney, CMCA, AMS, PCAM; Angela Duea; Randy Grimes, CMCA; Ron Muldoon; Joe Schutzius |
| 2020 | Melissa Brooks, CMCA, AMS; Kathy Kahl, EBP; Amanda Yamour |
| 2019 | Dennis Baer, Christine Ditzler, Sarah McCarthy |
| 2018 | Annaliza Arceo, Alex Diaz, Karen Pontoriero, CMCA, Anthony Adamo, CMCA, AMS, Rick Pedersen, Brittany Kojzarek, CMCA, AMS, Brian Butler, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Calvin Cornish |
| 2017 | Jennifer Biancalana, Gidget Curtis, Brandon Grosz, CMCA, Brian Horndasch, Ken Metz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Diane Pagoulatos |
| 2016 | Randy Grimes, Lea Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Charles Perry, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, George Toubekis, Jack Thew, DCAL |
| 2015 | Jennifer Bratzel, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Rose Jurczewski, CMCA, AMS, Amanda Paton, Cathy Ryan, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Siobhan Zawojski |
| 2014 | Carlo Caprio, CMCA , Kimberly Fivelson, CMCA, AMS , Megan Hart Gohsman, Toni Ivanov, Jerry McNamara |
| 2013 | Joshua Bowman, CMCA , Patrick Costello, Esq., Liz Foley, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Kristofer Kasten, Esq., Rachel Kegley, CMCA, AMS |
| 2012 | Jaime Candos, Lindsey Daehnke, Randy Levine, Rich Music, Carrie Surratt, CMCA, AMS ,Todd Walter, Steve White |
| 2011 | Tami Demitrowicz, Cindy Fitts, Sheila Malchiodi, Cyndi Rempert, Kinga Skowronek, Matt Sloan, James Trader |
| 2010 | Joe Cairo, Selvie Jaos, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Greg Lason, Gina Tierhold, Sara Denny Zink |
| 2009 | Jamie Falconer CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Michele Gehrke, Julie Guidry, Hans Hermann, Grace McCafferty, Michele Pawelek |
| 2008 | Jeanette Catellier, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Gabriella Comstock, Esq., Cindy Grinchuk, William Knee, Carol A. Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Suzy Martin, Cheryl Murphy, Gayle Simon, Mary Theile, Gina Tierhold |
| 2007 | Stacey Adams, Jim Cherep, Anthony Dister, Craig Finck, CMCA, Diana Larson, AMS,PCAM , Pamela Mullen, Brook Silvestri, CMCA , Timothy Snowden, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
| 2006 | Frank Coleman, CMCA , Tom Engblom, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Erica Horndasch, CMAC, AMS, Dan Kissee, Robert Kowall, Dawn Moody, Matt Nichols, Denny Poer, Vlatka Puljic, Bruce Shankman, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Tom Wykle |
| 2005 | Al Bayer, Michaelene Conrad, CMCA , Tim Haviland, CMCA , Michael Mroz, John Schaller, Cathy Snyder, Cate Sullivan, Kathy Vranek |
| 2004 | Stacey Adams, Theresa Brick, Joel Davis, Mike Dobson, Jessica Fortich, Ellen Henderson, Diana Larson, Kim Merrigan, Mike Rogan, Shannon Schwarzwalder |
| 2003 | Mark Bohnhoff, Roni Dziedzic, June Edlund, Jessica Ernst, CMCA, AMS , Don Feeley, Sherm Fields, Christine Friend, Harley Halleck, Jennifer Ranieri, CMCA, AMS , Pete Santangelo, CMCA , Brook Silvestri |
| 2002 | Karen Filecia, Jay W. Joy, Mark Stelter |
| 2001 | Cathy Blake, CMCA, PCAM , Boyd Briscoe, Matt Dziedzic, Aleka Ernst, John Haniotes, Tim Snowden, CMCA, AMS |
| 2000 | Joe Cantore, Jeff Engvall, Mindy Maggio, CMCA , Carol Metzen, David Paisley, CMCA, AMS, PCAM , Chris Pesek, Karen Riggio |
| 1999 | Ken Cook, Jennifer Eilert, Madeline Franklin, Bob Graf, Doug Gould, Steve Kuyawa, Bob Tronsen, Dan Wells, Allan Werth |
| 1998 | Mark Burke, PCAM , Jim Callham, Mark Gehl, Maggie Hunckler, Kevin Hull, Rob Kogen, Lou Lutz, PCAM , Beth Manion, Matt Moodhe, Bill Palm, Jan Rzepka, Maria Sheehan, Andrea Sorgani, Gayle Sweers, Keith Weber |
Extraordinary Acts of Service Awards
Honoring long term dedication and extraordinary contribution to the Illinois Chapter. Awarded occasionally when a candidate is selected.
Special Recognition & Distinguished Service Award Recipients
| Award Winner(s) | Category |
|---|---|
| Peter Santangelo, CMCA | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Jessica Towles, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Kara Cermak, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Patricia A. Bialek, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Community Association Manager of the Year, 2014 |
| Boyd Briscoe | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Wayne Callham | Outstanding Services as a Board Member for CAI-IL |
| Kara Cermak, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Distinguished Service for Extra Efforts Made Assisting Chapter Office |
| William C. DeMille, PCAM | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Marshall Dickler, Esq. | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Mike Dobson | Outstanding Services as a Board Member for CAI-IL |
| Timothy J. Haviland | Special Recognition & Distinguished Service |
| Cindy Huddleston | Recruiter of the Year, 2006 |
| Vincent Innocenti, AMS, PCAM | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Diana Larson, AMS, PCAM | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Lou Lutz, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Jerry McNamara | Community Association Volunteer Leader of the Year, 2015 |
| Chris Nyborg, CPA | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Mark Pearlstein, Esq. | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Mark Pearlstein, Esq. | Recognition for Efforts Made with ILAC & Manager Licensing |
| Judy Rowe, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Community Association Manager of the Year, 2015 |
| Linda J. Schiff, CMCA | Barbara D. Wick Award |
| Barbara D. Wick, CIRMS | Barbara D. Wick Award |
