Awards Program
BSA recognizes leaders in the industry every year during the BSA Annual Forum. Below is a list of the honorees.
Leadership Award Recipients
Individuals display dedication and longevity to the industry, business acumen, forthrightness and integrity while having a cooperative spirit
2022 - Barry Lane, Avery 2021 - Mike Maggio, S.P. Richards Company 2019 - Jennifer Smith, Innovative Office Solutions 2018 - Michael Rowsey, Harbinger National 2017 - Jim O'Brien, S.P. Richards Company 2016 - John Frey, Sr. and Jim Gaede, Frey Gaede & Company 2015 - Bud Mundt, AOPD 2014 - Jeffrey Howard, United Stationers 2013 - Jamie Fellowes, Fellowes, Inc. 2012 - Sharon Avent, Smead Manufacturing Co. 2011 - Joe Templet, United Stationers 2010 - Jess Beim, Avery Dennison 2009 - Carey Brazell, Myers Brazell & Associates 2008 - Tim Fallihee, Pentel of America 2007 - Barry Frahm, O Henry Inc. 2006 - Ed Melugin, Dallas Pen Company 2005 - Gordon Haight, Tombow USA 2004 - Harvey Greenberg, PPI Wholesale, Inc. 2003 - Bob Fitts, S.P. Richards Co. 2002 - Louis D'Amaro, Esselte Corporation 2001 - Robert Parker, Sanford Corporation 1999 - Michael Osada, Pentel of America 1998 - Herman Romash, DriMark Products, Inc. 1997 - Ron Shaw, Pilot Pen Corporation
Legends of the Industry Recipients
BSA established its “Legends of the Industry” program in an effort to truly honor and pay tribute to those individuals who have contributed so much to the business products industry.
2022 - Jamie Fellowes 2021 - Joe Templet 2019 - Yancey Jones 2018 - Wayne Beacham 2017 - David Fasbender 2016 - Norm Wesley 2015 - John Motley 2014 - David Williamson 2013 - Chuck Harstad 2011 - Jim Miller 2010 - Irwin Helford
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Recognizes business products industry persons who, during their lifetimes, have dedicated their career, through personal and business accomplishments, to the industry
2018 - Joe Templet, Essendant 2017 - Jimmy Godwin, FSIoffice 2016 - Mike Wilbur, Navitor 2014 - Jim Hebert, Office Partners 2013 - Simon DeGroot, Independent Dealer
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