Post Service Medal
The Post Service Medal was established in 2008, the Post Service Medal was first presented at the 2009 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo. This Medal will be presented by the SAME President to recognize significant and faithful service to SAME at the Post level that has materially contributed to the Post success.
Eligibility
A member of the nominating Post for at least two years and has served on the Post Board of Direction in some capacity during that time.
Nomination Criteria
The nomination will describe the individual’s support to the Post during their tenure at the Post and how the individual contributed to the success of the Post. The individual should have held positions of responsibility in the Post, such as Secretary, Treasurer, or Committee Chair.
Nomination Process
Nominations for this award must be made by the Post President and endorsed by the respective Regional Vice President. The Regional Vice President will review the nomination to ensure it meets the eligibility and nomination criteria for the award and that the nomination package is complete. The Post President is responsible to ensure the package, with endorsement, is received at the SAME National Office.
2023 – Chief Master Sgt. Robert “Frank” Lovett, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), Ramstein AB
2022 – Jeffrey Davis, F.SAME, Terracon
2021 – Philios Angelides, P.E., F.SAME, The Angelides Group LLC
2020 – John Nocera, P.E., F.SAME
2019 – Christine Afdahl, P.E., F.SAME, USACE St. Paul District (Minneapolis-St. Paul Post)
2018 – Arthur Arao, KIBI Consulting | Japan Post
– Beth Harris, CPSM, FSMPS, Cumming Corp. | Atlanta Post
– J. Michael Nash, Ph.D., P.E., ATC Market Analysis | Mid-Maryland Post
2017 – Candis Hamilton, Merrick & Company | Pikes Peak Post
2016 – Eric Canales, P.E., F.SAME
2015 – Bonnie Hopke-Flinn
2014 – Ramon Herrera, P.E.
2013 – Dr. William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP
2012 – Lt. Col. Clayton Perry, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.)
2011 – Cindy Lincicome
2010 – Loretta Turner, P.E., PMP
2009 – Lt. Col. Wendell L. “Buddy” Barnes, P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.)
2008 – Michael Pavlides, CFM, PBS&J