GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD

A time honored tradition, the AIM/R Golden Eagle Award honors our Manufacturers.

Each year AIM/R presents the Golden Eagle Award to an individual in senior level management of a manufacturing firm that:

• Utilizes manufacturers’ reps
• Has a proven track record in support of manufacturers’ reps being the most efficient, cost-effective method of going to market

 To be nominated for the award, candidates must:

Work cooperatively and develop and maintain a positive working relationship with manufacturers’ representatives

Promote the industry and have a positive influence on the industry by providing quality products and quality assurance

Provide for efficient communication of information to his/her manufacturers’ reps and assure they are kept up to date on the industry and the manufacturer’s product lines

Facilitate the rep’s job through prompt filling of orders, prompt payment of commissions, by providing backup support in the event of  a problem, and work closely with reps to assure customer satisfaction

Utilize manufacturers’ representatives, support AIM/R, and participate on panels and in industry events when invited

Past Recipients

2024      Andrew Windsor, WATTS Water Technologies

2023      Patrick Aquino, Oatey

2022     Steve Woodford, WCM Industries

2021     Matt Kozak, Bradford White Corp.

2019     Mark Whittington, Elkay

2018     James Margoni, A.O. Smith

2017     Scott Edwards, Armacell

2016     Brent Noonan, Uponor

2015     Chuck Schwabe, Liberty Pumps

2014     Matthew Hurley, Chicago Faucets

2013     Ed Moran, OmegaFlex

2012     Jim McGoldrick, Bradford White Corp.

2009     Harold Arrowsmith, Anvil International

2008     Kendrick Reaves, Cash Acme

2007     Jim Welch, Lenox

2006     Allen Neher, Elkhart Products Corp.

2005     Bruce Carnevale, Bradford White Corp.

2004     Tom Gleason, Ward Manufacturing, Inc.

2003     Ila LewisGerber, Plumbing Fixtures Corp.

2002     David Hickman, Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc.

Join us in Nashville at the AIMR 53rd Annual Conference in Scottsdale, AZ USA to learn who is the 2025 recipient.

The Golden Eagle Award is presented each year at AIM/R’s Annual Conference.

Do you know someone who meets or exceeds the criteria for the AIM/R Golden Eagle Award?  Recognize excellence and nominate him or her for the 2025 AIM/R Golden Eagle Award next Spring!