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PPFA honored the following members during the PPFA All-Member Meeting and Luncheon held Jan. 31 at the PPFA 2012 Annual Conference, Mirage Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nev.
• PPFA Lifetime Achievement Award: Charles Saucier, CPF
The owner of Riverbend Gallery, Harvey, La., Charles joined PPFA in 1980 and became a Certified Picture Framer in 1986. He currently serves as president of the PPFA Deep South Chapter, and has served as secretary, treasurer and program chair. He served two terms as a Director on the PPFA National board, is a Competition judge, teaches framing seminars, and has traveled extensively to other chapters in support of programs.
• Paul Frederick Distinction for Leadership Award: John Pruitt, CPF
A PPFA member since 1976, John, owner with his wife Marianne of The Frameworks in Carrolton, Texas, has worked on the local and national level, holding many offices including PPFA President, Board Director, Chair of the Advisory Committee, Oaks Club, Supplier Committee, Awards & Recognition Committee, Nominations Committee, and most recently as chair of the Bylaws Committee. He has been heavily involved in the North Texas Chapter, where he served as program chair, vice president and president and was one of the first Chapter members to earn the Certified Picture Framer (CPF) designation.
•PPFA Service Award: Linda Pujo, MCPF
Owner of Picture Perfect Custom Framing in Menasha, Wis., Linda has been involved in the Wisconsin Chapter for many years, has held various offices including president, and currently serves on the Chapter board. She is an Accredited PPFA Competition Judge, and serves on the PPFA Competition board. She is a Master Certified Picture Framer, an MCPF examiner, and a PPFA educator at the Chapter and national level.
•Vivian Kistler Recognition for Innovation Award: Bert De Roo, FrameReady—SoftTouch Solutions; Jeff and Jeanette King, SpecialtySoft; and Paul Thomas and Dan Merrefield, LifeSaver Software
All three POS software companies were honored for developing visionary computer technology that streamlines the ordering process for consumers and framers.
• Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award: Kathy Courtney
Co-owner of the Courtney-Laughlin Studio and Gallery in Beaver, Penn., Kathy has been active in the Tri-State chapter for over a decade, serving as President for two terms and currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer.
The PPFA Awards and Recognition Committee was chaired by Linda Wassell, MCPF; with Robin Gentry, MCPF; Alan Abeyta, CPF; Rob Bottge; and Fran Gray, MCPF.
In addition, outgoing PPFA Board members Gene Ausili, CPF, Shirley Damon, CPF, and Jeannette King were honored for their service; and long-time PPFA member and educator Nona Powers, MCPF, was honored with a lifetime membership.
Ruth Yheulon, CPF, custom framed the awards with Larson Juhl moulding and TruVue Museum glass, both donated by Larson Juhl, and mats donated by Bainbridge.
• PPFA Lifetime Achievement Award: Charles Saucier, CPF
The owner of Riverbend Gallery, Harvey, La., Charles joined PPFA in 1980 and became a Certified Picture Framer in 1986. He currently serves as president of the PPFA Deep South Chapter, and has served as secretary, treasurer and program chair. He served two terms as a Director on the PPFA National board, is a Competition judge, teaches framing seminars, and has traveled extensively to other chapters in support of programs.
• Paul Frederick Distinction for Leadership Award: John Pruitt, CPF
A PPFA member since 1976, John, owner with his wife Marianne of The Frameworks in Carrolton, Texas, has worked on the local and national level, holding many offices including PPFA President, Board Director, Chair of the Advisory Committee, Oaks Club, Supplier Committee, Awards & Recognition Committee, Nominations Committee, and most recently as chair of the Bylaws Committee. He has been heavily involved in the North Texas Chapter, where he served as program chair, vice president and president and was one of the first Chapter members to earn the Certified Picture Framer (CPF) designation.
•PPFA Service Award: Linda Pujo, MCPF
Owner of Picture Perfect Custom Framing in Menasha, Wis., Linda has been involved in the Wisconsin Chapter for many years, has held various offices including president, and currently serves on the Chapter board. She is an Accredited PPFA Competition Judge, and serves on the PPFA Competition board. She is a Master Certified Picture Framer, an MCPF examiner, and a PPFA educator at the Chapter and national level.
•Vivian Kistler Recognition for Innovation Award: Bert De Roo, FrameReady—SoftTouch Solutions; Jeff and Jeanette King, SpecialtySoft; and Paul Thomas and Dan Merrefield, LifeSaver Software
All three POS software companies were honored for developing visionary computer technology that streamlines the ordering process for consumers and framers.
• Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award: Kathy Courtney
Co-owner of the Courtney-Laughlin Studio and Gallery in Beaver, Penn., Kathy has been active in the Tri-State chapter for over a decade, serving as President for two terms and currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer.
The PPFA Awards and Recognition Committee was chaired by Linda Wassell, MCPF; with Robin Gentry, MCPF; Alan Abeyta, CPF; Rob Bottge; and Fran Gray, MCPF.
In addition, outgoing PPFA Board members Gene Ausili, CPF, Shirley Damon, CPF, and Jeannette King were honored for their service; and long-time PPFA member and educator Nona Powers, MCPF, was honored with a lifetime membership.
Ruth Yheulon, CPF, custom framed the awards with Larson Juhl moulding and TruVue Museum glass, both donated by Larson Juhl, and mats donated by Bainbridge.
