The citation honors the memory of NPPA's second national treasurer (1948-1950), who set an example of devotion to NPPA ideals. The award is given to the regional associate director (formerly regional secretary-treasurer) judged most outstanding in the performance of his or her duties. Presentation of the award was resumed in 1983 after a seven-year hiatus. The award was retired by the board in 2016. Samuel Mellor was a photographer for the New York Post until his death in 1954.
PAST RECIPIENTS 2000S
2015
Scott Jensen
2014
Dave Wertheimer
2013
Caroline Couig
2011
Mark Dye
2010
Kevin Martin
2009
TJ Mullinax, R-11
2008
Merry Murray, R-7 (AD for last 6 months of 2007)
2007
Karen Segrave, R-7
2006
Todd Maisel, R-2
2005
Todd Maisel, R-2
2004
Alicia Wagner Calzada, R-8
2003
Judy Borich, R-6
2002
Linda D. Epstein, R-3
2001
Ray Meints, R-9
2000
Pat Holloway, R-7
PAST RECIPIENTS 1990S
1999
Thomas Costello, R-3
1998
Kenneth Bizzigotti, R-2
Sedda Kreabs, R-6
1997
Manny Sotelo, R-9
1996
Linda Angelle, R-8
Jay Nolan, R-6
1995
Stephanie Gay Heisler, R-1
1994
James McNay R-10
1993
Gerald Williams, R-3
1992
Lew Stamp, R-4
1991
David Klobucar, R-5
1990
Michael Patrick, R-6
PAST RECIPIENTS 1980S
1988
Clifford Schiappa, R-7
1986
Bill Youmans, R-9
1985
Richard Wisdom, R-10
1984
Mary Lou Foy, R-6
1983
William Chaplis, R-1
PAST RECIPIENTS 1970S
1975
Kenneth Cooke, R-6
1974
Robert Brush, R-3
1973
Arlo Grafton, R-9
1972
Cornelius Keyes, R-10
1971
Bob Williams, R-6
1970
Ray Jones, R-3
PAST RECIPIENTS 1960S
1969
Robert E. Grant, R-9
1968
Robert E. Strongman, R-5
1967
William Gallagher, R-4
1965
Charles Harrity, R-3
1964
Marshall Dussinger
1963
Dan Fager, R-6
1962
Cal Olson, R-9
1961
Alan Harkrader, R-5
1960
Leslie Swenson, R-6
PAST RECIPIENTS 1950S
1959
Edward J. Maker, R-6
1958
Rocco Bochicchio,R-3
