IANA believes in the importance of recognizing the achievements of individuals and organizations who have contributed to the advancement of the industry.
Silver Kingpin Award
The Silver Kingpin Award is intended to recognize exceptional contributions of an individual or individuals who have had a significant impact on the growth and advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry from any of the various IANA divisions, public entity or government body.
Intermodal Achievement Award
The Intermodal Achievement Award is presented to a for-profit business entity, non-profit organization, educational institution or government agency that has made a significant contribution or innovation to the advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry.
Chairman’s Award
The Chairman’s Award is intended to recognize exceptional contributions of an individual or individuals who have rendered meritorious service to the Association. This is intended not to be an annual award, but granted by the IANA board of directors based upon the Association’s recognition of commendable contributions.
The Silver Kingpin recognizes an individual or individuals who have had a significant impact on the growth and advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry. The award was initiated in 1977 and is presented annually during the Intermodal EXPO.
"The Silver Kingpin award is important because it’s given to you by your peers. And it's an award that people don't work for. It just happens and it's very special. I was very surprised and honored when I received the Award in 2004 as it has been given to people in the industry that deserved it.” Ray Tippit
2024
Lawrence Gross
2023
Katie Farmer
2022
Ted Prince
2021
Jeffrey Brashares
2020
Vince Marino
2019
Steve Branscum
Mike Wilson
2018
David W. Manning
2017
Robert Huffman
2016
James Hertwig
2015
Clarence Gooden
2013
Dick Coleman
2012
Paul Bergant
2011
Barry D. Michaels
2010
Michael J. Bruns
2009
Charles T. Connors
2008
George G. Baima
2007
Thomas L. Hardin
2006
Gordon C. Miller
2005
Greg Stefflre
Judi Stefflre
2004
Raymond W. Tippit
2003
John J. Gray
2002
James Z. Peepas — posthumously
2001
R.C. Matney
2000
Thomas L. Finkbiner
1999
Michael R. Haverty
1998
Phillip C. Yeager
1997
David J. DeBoer
1996
M. McNeil Porter
1994
Ralph A. Mueliner
1993
Frank Richter
1992
C.B. "Chico" Clark
1991
Don Orris
1990
Nat Welch
1989
Jack Lanigan
Bob Krehmeyer
1988
Wayne Daugherty
1987
George Page
1985
Robert H. Maisch
E.W. Frey
1984
P.L. Cowling
Gordon A. Volkers
1983
Reggie Short
Scott Corbett, Jr.
1982
Charles Kaye, J. P. Newell — posthumously, Rocky Canzoniero
1981
Charles Larkin, Lester Robinson, Paul Johnston
1980
C.T. Groton — posthumously
Eugene Ryan
1979
Roy Hayes, Pete Keenan, Larry Cena, Tom Fante
1978
Al Grassmuck
John Allen, Sr. — posthumously
1977
Ray Ascencio
The Intermodal Achievement Award is presented to a for-profit business entity, non-profit organization, educational institution or government agency that has made a significant contribution or innovation enabling the advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry.
2022
The Honorable Alan Lowenthal, U.S. House of Representatives
2011
Centerpoint Properties
2010
Direct ChassisLink, Inc.
Port of Long Beach
2009
REZ-1, Inc.
2006
Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association
Virginia International Terminals
2003
Pressure Systems International, Inc.
2002
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc.
1998
The Honorable Rodney Slater, Secretary, U.S. DOT
1997
John McQuaid, IANA President
1991-1996 1993
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
1992
Jack Lanigan, Sr., Mi-Jack Products
1991
Phillip C. Yeager, The Hub Group
1989
Nat Welch, International Intermodal Expo
1988
American President Companies
1987
United Parcel Service
1986
Gunderson Car Building Co.
Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.
The Chairman’s Award recognizes exceptional contributions of an individual or individuals who have rendered meritorious service to the association and the intermodal industry.
2024
Joanne F. Casey
2022
Jim Newsome
2021
Patrick Casey
2018
Martin Summers
2015
John R. Bagileo
2011
Connie Sheffield
2009
Ben Shelton
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