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Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year & Supplier of the Year Awards
The Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year Award and the Sam Gilmer Supplier of the Year Award are the highest distinctions offered by SGMP. Its recipients are selected by a panel of former Sam Gilmer Award winners in recognition of the members whose service to SGMP over a period of time, especially at the national level, has significantly contributed to the Society’s growth and development. Award winners are selected by a panel of former award winners.
Nominations for the 2026 Awards will open in January 2026.
 The 2025 Sam Gilmer Planner of the Year honoree is Susan Shaffette, CGMP
Susan Shaffette is a member of the SGMP National Board of Directors and a member of the Louisiana Chapter. She is the President and CEO of Team Dynamics, LLC.
 The 2025 Sam Gilmer Supplier of the Year honoree is Nikki Gustafson, CFEM, CGMP
Nikki is a Scholarship and Certification Trustee on the Gilmer Institute of Learning and a member of the Northern Lights Chapter. She is Director of Sales at the St. Cloud Area CVB.
Past Winners
Year
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Planner
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Supplier
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| 2024 |
Robin Toth, CGMP |
Lorie Jaegers, CGMP, CTA |
| 2023 |
Tammy Novak, CGMP, GMS |
Erica Bradford, CGMP |
| 2022 |
Nicole Roames, CMP, CGMP, DES |
Brittany Callahan, CGMP |
| 2021 |
Annette Wallace, CMP, CGMP |
Wayne Callis, CGMP |
| 2020 |
Kathleen Ryan, CGMP |
Chris McLaughlin, CGMP |
| 2019 |
Chele Clark, CGMP |
Bobbi Barkley, CMP, CGMP, CFMP |
| 2018 |
Michelle Milligan, MSW, LMSW, CGMP |
Mark Richardson, CGMP |
| 2017 |
Tecumseh Deloney, CGMP, CMP |
Marie Arighi, CMP, CHSP |
| 2016 |
Ethel Crisp, CMP, Ph.D. |
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| 2015 |
Debra Kilpatrick, CGMP |
Kimberly Forte, CGMP |
| 2014 |
Rob Coffman, CGMP |
Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP |
| 2013 |
Jim Zukowski, CGMP |
Michael Trillo |
| 2012 |
Garland Preddy, CGMP |
Shelley Mann, CGMP |
| 2011 |
Claudette Ferris, CGMP, CPS/CAP |
Carla Cannonito, CGMP |
| 2010 |
Rhonda Wise, CGMP |
Brett Sterenson |
| 2009 |
Grace Nied, CGMP |
Kelly Roche, CGMP |
| 2008 |
James P. Morgan, CMP |
Carolyn Barrett, CHSP, CHSC |
| 2007 |
Ruth Harris, CMP, CGMP, CTAS |
Maria Herring, CGMP |
| 2006 |
Melody Kebe, CMP, CGMP |
Darryl Arancio, CHSP, CGMP |
| 2005 |
Pamala Corona, CMP, CGMP |
Lagina Fitzpatrick, CMP |
| 2004 |
Stacy Janecka, CMP |
Connie Elliott, CMP |
| 2003 |
Robin Wilson, CMP, CGMP |
Kristi Griffith, CHSP, CGMP |
| 2002 |
Harriett Edmunds |
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| 2001 |
Jim Fausel, CMP |
Rod Sanchez |
| 2000 |
Sara Torrence, CMP |
Sue Vos |
| 1999 |
Jan Thor, CMP |
Bruce Orinstein, CMP |
| 1998 |
Donna Carey, CGMP |
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| 1997 |
Sadie Rogers |
Jim Cacabelos, CMP |
| 1996 |
Steven Hilberg |
Karen Semrad Carpenter |
| 1995 |
Peter Regner |
Philip Levy, CMP |
| 1994 |
Lynette Schick, CMP |
Kelly Moneyhan, CHSE, CMP |
| 1993 |
Roger Schlatter |
Jo Ann Simmons |
| 1992 |
Johnna Meyer, CMP |
Lyn Matthew, CHSE, CMP |
| 1991 |
Sandi Lynn, CMP |
Jan Decker |
| 1990 |
Ron Claussen |
Gary Francis |
| 1989 |
Rance Willis |
Evelyn Marello |
| 1988 |
Andrea Storey |
Vicky Dunn |
| 1987 |
Robert Driscoll |
Carl Thompson, CGMP |
| 1986 |
Saundra Cox |
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| 1985 |
Andrea Storey |
Kathy Fiscus-Rivera |
| 1984 |
Edward Heitov |
Kathy Warkentin |
| 1983 |
Randy Talbot, CMP |
David DuBois, CAE, CMP |
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