SBOC Award Recipients
Albert H. Baum Award
Presented annually to an individual considered to have made the most outstanding contribution to the code enforcement profession.
1965 - Charles M. Gray
1966 - Benjamin Saltzman
1967 - Joseph E. Wolff
1968 - Theodore H. Anderson
1969 - Vincent DiMase, P.E.
1970 - John Ed Ryan
1971 - Wolter H. Lewis
1972 - john A. Wishart
1973 - John "Gus" Degenkolb
1974 - Richard L. Sanderson
1975 - Raymond W. McNabb
1977 -Buell B. Dutton
1978 - Alfred A. Schmidt
1979 - Fred J. Davis
1980 - Frank M. Bosak
1981 - Glenn A. Erickson, P.E.
1983 - Wilbur H. Lind
1984 - D. Paul Jock
1985 - Walter A. Haas, P.E.
1986 - William W. Dunlop
1987 - Magnus Mitchell
1988 - Al Goldman
1989 - Chester Penza
1990 - Robert F. Lemon
1991 - Harvey E, Wilbekin, P.E.
1992 - Billy H. Holcomb
1993 - Jack A. Proctor
1994 - David E. Denison & Earl J. Wakely
1995 - Martin P Walsh, Jr., P.E., C.B.O.
1996 - David A. Smith, Jr., P.E.
1997 - Raymond H. Greene, P.E.
1998 - Joseph J, Messersmith
Walker S. Lee Award
Presented annually to an individual considered to have made the most outstanding contribution to the BOCA international, lnc., organization.
1965 - William G. Wharton
1966 - Arthur J. Benline, P.E., R.A.
1967 - Paul E. Baseler
1968 - William H. Lindsay, Jr:
1969 - Fred J. Davis
1970 - William R. Wofford
1971 - Martin P Walsh, Jr., P.E.
1972 - Bernard T. Aschenbrand
1973 - Wylie W. Mitchell
1974 - Gaylon R. Claiborne, P.E.
1975 - Wilbur H. Lind
1976 -Fred W. Stanley
1977 - Daniel M. McGee, P.E.
1978 - Clayton O. Diebel
1980 - Ottmar H. Becker
1981 - Carl Carlson
1982 - Charles Decker, AIA
1983 - Robert H.A. Laudenslager
1984 - Henry V. Kominek, P.E.
1985 - John Ed Ryan, P.E.
1986 - Glenn A. Erickson, P.E.
1987 - Douglas Geldbach
1988 - Clarence R. Bechtel
1989 - Gerald H. Jones, P.E.
1990 - James P Barris, P.E.
1991 -Walter A. Haas, P.E.
1992 - Paul J. lmhoff & Dorothy M. Bechtel
1993 -Thomas F. Rettenbacher
1994 -William W Stewart, AIA
1995 - David Wismer, P.E., C.B.O.
1996 - Sophie A. Zager
1997 - Wayne Jewell
1998 - Leo Cantor
Wilbur H. Lind Award
Presented annually to an individual who has consistently displayed the following qualities: integrity, professionalism and untiring dedication.
1993 - William W. Dunlop
1994 - Joseph Bertoni
1995 - Gerald H. Jones, P.E.
1996 - Douglas E. Geldbach
1997 - Gerard Garofalow
1998 - Al Goldman
Carl M. Carlson Award
Carl M. Carlson Award – Given to the individual who has given his time and talent to SUBURBAN BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AND THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE whether it be an active member or associate member.
1989 - Carl M. Carlson
1990 - Pete Billings
1991 - Fritz Ackmann
1992 - Walter Hass
1993 - Thomas Rettenbacker
1994 - Ottman Becker (Hank)
1995 - Robert Streicher
1996 - James Krautstrunk
1997 - Michael Little
1998 - Thomas Hawk
1999 - Dan Pryce
2000 - Roger Fox
2001 - Jim Bandel
2002 - Richard Piccolo
2003 - John J. Thomoson
2004 -
2005 - Don Plasss
2006 - Thomas Rettenbacker
2007 - Bob Neale
2008 - Richard Piccolo
2009 -
2010 -
2011 - Lonnie Spires
2012 - Dan Westergaard
2013 - Darren Meyers
2014 -
2015 - Keith Steiskal
2016 - Joe Torres
2017 - Brian Bock
2018 -
2019 - Eric Alwin
2020 - Dale Engebretson/ Dan Buomamici??
2021 - Bill McHugh
2022 - Roy Giuntoli
2023 - Tim Schmitz
2024 - Jeffrey Albertson
2025 - Steven Martin
William F. Bartels Award
William F Bartels Award - Given annually to a member of the SUBURBAN BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE who has rendered the most outstanding service to the SUBURBAN BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE organization during the past year.
1967 - William F. Bartels (Posthumously)
1968 - Donald Chapman
1969 - Howard R. Olson
1970 - Buell B. Dutton
1971 - George Foose
1972 - Carl M. Carlson
1973 - Richard M. Cantzler
1974 - Ottmor H. Becker
1975 - Robert A. Kopf
1976 - Karl Faitz
1977 - Walter J. Abrant
1978 - Michael T. Little
1979 - Richard Skoda
1980 - Howard G. Smith
1981 - Frank E. Hruby Jr.
1982 - Patrick Shanahan
1983 - Fritz Ackmann
1984 - Richard Koziol
1985 - Wesley Rose
1986 - Thomas Hawk
1987 - Robert Streicher
1988 - Rodney Blane
1989 - James Carpenter
1990 - William Bocek
1991 - Bryon Prais
1992 - Dan Pryce
1993 - James Krautstrunk
1994 - David Skurkis
1995 - Roger Fox
1996 - Thomas Rettenbacker
1997 - Brad Paulson
1998 - Don Scheilder
1999 - Brian Goralski
2000 - Chuck Schmidt
2001 - Robert Nissen
2002 - Tim Halik
2003 - Don Plass???
2004 - Dan Buonamici
2005 - Don Lay
2006 - David Skurkis
2007 - Dan Buonamici
2008 - Tim Halik
2009 -
2010 -
2011 - Dave Skurkis
2012 - Patty Young – Thompson Elevator
2013 -
2014 -
2015 -
2016 -
2017 -
2018 -
2019 - Chuck Keslin
2020 - Roy Giuntoli
2021 - Eric Alwin
2022 - Keith Steiskal
2023 - Roy Giuntoli
2024 - Leo Hogan
2025 - Matt Ziska
Honor of Excellence in Building and Life Safety
In appreciation of your distinguished service, steady professionalism, and leadership in creating safe, resilient built environments as you retire after a career dedicated to public safety.
2025 - Tim Schmitz
2025 - Rob McGinnis
