News
March 2010
Nominations Open for Max Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
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| Timothy Selhorst, 2009 Award Recipient |
This distinguished award is given annually to recognize an individual, employed by an AWPA member company, who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit through leadership and community service, as did our honoree, Max Moore, in his daily life.
Past recipients are:
David W. Libla, President of Mid-Continent Nail Corporation
John T. Johnson, President of Mid-South Wire
Doug King, President of King Steel Corporation
John Mueller, Chairman of the Board for Laidlaw Corporation
Milton M. Magnus III, President of M&B Metal Products Company
Kent Taubensee, Executive VP, Taubensee Steel & Wire Company
To nominate someone for the 2010 Max Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, complete the attached nomination form and return it to the AWPA office. Nominations are due Monday, April 12, 2010.
Max Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Description
Max Moore, owner and President of Oklahoma Steel and Wire and its affiliated companies, Southwestern Steel & Wire and Iowa Steel and Wire was a dedicated and enthusiastic leader, who was tragically killed in a plane crash in 2000. Max was elected to the AWPA Board of Directors in 1990 and served in many leadership capacities throughout his tenure with the association. His enthusiasm for his business, family, employees and the community were evident in his daily life.
An anonymous donation was given to commemorate Max and the verve with which he lived his life. AWPA member companies and individuals make contributions to the Max Moore fund annually, along with their meeting registrations. The first presentation was made in 2002. In describing Max and his lifestyle, his family has provided the criteria by which an individual is selected to receive this distinguished honor. When providing a nomination, we ask that you describe the nominee’s qualities in three areas, Entrepreneurial Spirit in their business life, Leadership and Community Service.
A $1000 cash award is given to the recipient’s charity of choice in his/her name and an engraved commemorative award is presented at the AWPA Annual Meeting. In addition, the AWPA displays a plaque to which the name of each successive recipient is added, annually.
Nominees are drawn from among individuals who are with AWPA member companies. A selection committee consists of two AWPA Board Members, two representatives from rod supplier companies, Pat Moore or someone from the family that she may designate, and the AWPA Executive Director.