Cutting Edge Award (2015-Present)
PEAK Award (2006-2014)
Presidential Award (1986-Present)
Pillar Award (2017-Present)
IADD Lifetime Achievement Award (1979-Present)
Unsung Achievement Award (2009-Present)
Platinum Safety Award (1997-2011)
IADD Past Presidents (1972-Present)
Diecutter/Diemaker of the Year (1977-2005)
S. Ray Miller International Award (1994-2005)
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Cutting Edge
Award Recipients
One of the association’s highest honors, the Cutting Edge Award focuses on the person (or team of
people) who has made the most positive impact on our industry, preferably within the last
24 months, demonstrating a unique, meaningful or emerging contribution
to the diecutting/diemaking industry. This contribution may be in the form of
technology, hardware systems, methods, association development and betterment,
active participation within the IADD, education or through some other significant
contribution to further the industry as a whole. The award is presented annually,
and past recipients are eligible.
PEAK
Award Recipients
One of the association’s highest honors, PEAK (Performance,
Excellence, Achievement and Knowledge) focused on the person (or team of
people) who made the most positive impact on our industry within the last
24 months, demonstrating a unique, meaningful or emerging contribution
to the diecutting/diemaking industry. This contribution was in the form of
technology, hardware systems, methods, association development and betterment,
active participation within the IADD, education or through some other significant
contribution to further the industry as a whole. The award was presented annually. In 2015 the criteria were revised and the award was renamed Cutting Edge (see above).
Presidential Award Recipients
Each year IADD members look forward to guessing which deserving candidate will receive this special award. What makes each award uniquely exciting is the fact that the specific criteria is chosen by the current President, and no two acknowledgments or plaques are the same. Whether it rewards exceptional leadership, active support of IADD programs and activities, significant contributions to the Association or achievement in the industry, it is considered a great honor to be recognized in such a significant and personal way.
| YEAR |
NAME |
COMPANY |
| 2020 |
Lisa Boyd |
Wagner Die Supply |
| 2019 |
Rick Ruckh |
Carton Craft Supply Inc. |
| 2018 |
Rick Putch |
National Steel Rule Co. |
| 2016 |
Rex Williams |
AdamsTech |
| 2015 |
Gino Gualtieri |
Central Die Supplies Inc. |
| 2014 |
Connie Adams |
Adams Technologies, Inc. |
| 2013 |
Paul Hand |
Newline Dies, Ltd. |
| 2013 |
Cindy & Ron Crouse |
IADD |
| 2012 |
Greg Zimmer |
Zimmer Industries Inc. |
| 2011 |
Bob Pettijohn |
Mark-Maker Company, Inc. |
| 2010 |
Jim Cincinello |
Marco Die Supplies |
| 2009 |
Shaun Larson |
Jonco Die Company |
| 2008 |
Natalie Pepper |
Pace Punches, Inc. |
| 2006 |
Mark Batson Baril |
Cut Smart Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 2005 |
Craig Pepper |
Pace Punches, Inc. |
| 2004 |
Peter J. Quinlan |
|
| 2003 |
Joe Adkison |
Adko, Inc. |
| 2002 |
Dan Johnson |
Jonco Die Company |
| 2001 |
Eric B. Anderson |
Anderson International Trading |
| 2000 |
Michael Barkin |
Advanced Die Supplies, Inc. |
| 1999 |
Richard Kengott |
Ken Specialties, Incorporated |
| 1998 |
Clint A. Medlock |
Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. |
| 1997 |
Edmund Mucci, Jr. |
National Steel Rule Company |
| 1996 |
John Passantino |
Dieknowlogist, Inc. |
| 1995 |
Eugene C. Piette |
Eugene C. Piette |
| 1994 |
Jean Benoit |
Dieco |
| 1993 |
Robert Larson |
Larson Associates |
| 1992 |
Ray Williams |
Dies, Incorporated |
| 1991 |
Colin Pitcher |
Notting America, Inc. |
| 1990 |
Ronald Murray |
The Rayner Company |
| 1989 |
Donald Kengott |
Ken Specialties, Inc. |
| 1988 |
John DeKoek |
Jedco Enterprises |
| 1987 |
John Schulte |
Modernistic Diecutting, Inc. |
| 1986 |
James Collins |
Acme Diecutting, Inc. |
|
Pillar Award Recipients
The IADD Pillar Award recognizes an individual who has, over at least eight years of dedicated service, unselfishly shared their knowledge and time for the benefit of others and of the Association. It is their many contributions that embody the IADD’s existence. This is not a lifetime achievement award, nor does it recognize accomplishments in the industry. This is meant to be an award for those who have served the IADD over a period of time.
| YEAR |
NAME |
COMPANY |
| 2020 |
Jim Cincinello |
Freeman Manufacturing & Supply Company |
| 2018 |
Reg Cunningham |
|
| 2018 |
Rinaldo Gualtieri |
Central Die Supplies Inc. |
| 2018 |
Angelo Palozzi |
Central Die Supplies Inc. |
| 2017 |
Patrick Quinlan |
Channel Creasing Matrix, Inc./CCM Die Supply |
| 2017 |
Randy Norman |
Preco, Inc. |
|
IADD Lifetime
Achievement Award Recipients
This award recognizes an individual’s significant
and enduring contributions to the diecutting converting industry. Recipients
made outstanding and ongoing accomplishments to the industry and/or to the
IADD over a lengthy period of time in their professional lives; are recognized
as an exceptional industry member who has advanced the welfare of the industry;
openly shared valuable experience with other industry members; contributed
significantly and consistently to the advancement or recognition of the industry
through service to the IADD and/or related organizations; and have been frequent
contributors or organizers for presentations, workshops, publications or
related events geared to helping other industry members achieve business
success. It is only given sporadically, to ensure that recipients meet the
criteria and are truly deserving.
| YEAR |
NAME |
COMPANY |
| 2021 |
Clint Medlock |
Stafford Cutting Dies ,Inc. |
| 2017 |
John Gordon |
Jonco Die Co. Inc. |
| 2015 |
Russell Smith |
Ward Machinery |
| 2013 |
Manfred Butenuth |
ELCEDE GmbH. |
| 2011 |
Edmund Mucci, Sr. |
National Steel Rule. |
| 2009 |
Kevin Carey |
DieInfo, Inc. |
| 2007 |
Ken Holliday |
Atlas Die, LLC |
| 2005 |
Eugene C. Piette |
Piette Dieboards |
| 2003 |
Phil Saunders |
Container Graphics Corporation |
| 1995 |
Ronald Ballard |
IADD |
| 1980 |
Conrad J. Zimmer |
Zimmer Manufacturing Corp. |
| 1979 |
Paul Richards |
J.A. Richards Co. |
| 1979 |
George Freemire |
J.A. Richards Co. |
|
Unsung Achievement
Award Recipients
The Unsung Achievement Award recognizes deceased leaders within our Association and industry who have gone unrewarded or unrecognized for their significant contributions to the diemaking, diecutting and converting industry. It is presented sporadically.
Platinum Safety Award Recipients
These companies achieved the best safety record in our industry during the year listed and were presented the IADD's highest saftey award at the annual meeting.
| YEAR |
COMPANY |
LOCATION |
| 2011 |
Dynamic Dies |
Holland, OH USA |
| 2010 |
Dynamic Dies |
Holland, OH USA |
| 2009 |
Dynamic Dies |
Holland, OH USA |
| 2008 |
Container Graphics Corp. |
Cary, NC USA |
| 2007 |
Dynamic DIes |
Holland, OH USA |
| 2006 |
Dynamic Dies |
Holland, OH USA |
| 2005 |
Atlas Die |
Elkhart, IN USA |
| 2004 |
Carolina Container |
Hickory, NC USA |
| 2003 |
SDC International |
Decatur, GA USA |
| 2002 |
Jonco Die Company |
Mounds View, MN USA |
| 2001 |
Jonco Die Company |
Mounds View, MN USA |
| 2000 |
Atlas Chem-Milling |
Elkhart, IN USA |
| 1999 |
Jonco Die Company |
Minneapolis, MN USA |
| 1998 |
U.S. Steel Rule Dies |
Placentia, CA USA |
| 1997 |
SouthEastern Die |
Decatur, GA USA |
|
IADD Past Presidents
These individuals served the association as President. The IADD appreciates
their commitment, service and dedication to the associatiom.
| YEAR |
NAME |
COMPANY |
| 2017-2019 |
Shaun Larson |
Jonco Die Co. Inc. |
| 2015-2017 |
Jeremy Guest |
Diansuply, Inc. |
| 2013-2015 |
Darrel Griffin |
Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. |
| 2011-2013 |
Andrew Carey |
Cimex Corp. |
| 2009-2011 |
Greg Zimmer |
Zimmer Industries Inc. |
| 2007-2009 |
Joe Adkison |
Adko, Inc. |
| 2005-2007 |
Dan Johnson |
Jonco Die Company |
| 2003-2005 |
Eddie Mucci, Jr. |
National Steel Rule Company |
| 2001-2003 |
Clint Medlock |
Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. |
| 1999-2001 |
Ken Holliday |
SouthEastern Die Company |
| 1997-1999 |
Rex Williams |
Dies, Incorporated |
| 1995-1997 |
John Schulte |
Modernistic Die Cutting, Inc. |
| 1993-1995 |
Herb Welsch |
Atlas Die, Inc. |
| 1991-1993 |
Robert Carter |
James River Corporation |
| 1989-1991 |
Allen Gurka |
The Stan Allen Company |
| 1987-1989 |
Dan Carda |
Carda Products |
| 1985-1987 |
Russell Smith |
Ward Machinery Company |
| 1983-1985 |
Ray Williams |
Dies, Incorporated |
| 1981-1983 |
Doug Pfaff |
Bernal, Inc. |
| 1979-1981 |
Ed Mucci, Sr. |
National Steel Rule Company |
| 1977-1979 |
Don Moore |
Tech Steel Rule Die |
| 1975-1977 |
Phil Saunders |
Container Graphics Corp. |
| 1973-1975 |
Ben Kenny |
Die Cut Specialty, Inc. |
| 1972-1973 |
Ray Miller |
Atlas Steel Rule |
|
Diecutter/Diemaker of the Year Award
Recipients
Previously known as “Package Printing Man of the Year” and “packagePRINTING
Diecutter/Diemaker of the Year,” this prestigious award was presented
by
packagePRINTING magazine until 2006 when it was replaced by the IADD PEAK
Award. Its criteria evolved over the years to honor recipients who demonstrated
a unique, meaningful or emerging contribution to the diecutting/diemaking
industry. This contribution may have been in the form of technology, hardware,
systems, methods, association development and betterment, education or through
some other significant contribution. There was no set length of time over
which the criteria was evaluated.
| YEAR |
NAME |
COMPANY |
| 2005 |
Dan Johnson |
Jonco Die Company |
| 2004 |
Andrew Carey |
Cimex Corp. |
| 2003 |
Clint Medlock |
Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. |
| 2002 |
Robert Larson |
Larson WorldWide |
| 2001 |
Karl Marbach |
Karl Marbach GmbH and Co. |
| 2000 |
Rex Williams |
Dies, Incorporated |
| 1999 |
Jean Benoit |
Dieco Steel Rule Die Inc. |
| 1998 |
Frank Clay |
Reliable Steel Rule Die Co. |
| 1997 |
Mike Adams |
Adams Technologies, Inc. |
| 1996 |
Dennis Garrity |
Bar-Plate Mfg. Company |
| 1995 |
Herb Welsch |
Atlas Die, Inc. |
| 1994 |
John & Joann Gordon |
Jonco Die Company |
| 1993 |
Donald Kengott |
Ken Specialties, Inc. |
| 1992 |
Ken Holliday |
SouthEastern Die Company, Inc. |
| 1991 |
Steven Ryder |
Rota Die Pty. Ltd. |
| 1990 |
Allen Gurka |
The Stan Allen Company |
| 1989 |
John DeKoek |
Jedco Enterprises |
| 1988 |
Robert Carter |
James River Corporation |
| 1987 |
Dan Carda |
Carda Products |
| 1986 |
Kevin Carey |
Lasercomb America |
| 1985 |
Ray Williams |
Dies, Incorporated |
| 1984 |
Dan Muren |
Precision Rule Die |
| 1983 |
Joe Fuchs |
Bobst Group, Inc |
| 1982 |
John Schulte |
Modernistic Die Cutting, Inc |
| 1981 |
Don Moore |
Tech Steel Rule Die |
| 1980 |
Doug Pfaff |
Bernal, Inc. |
| 1979 |
Ed Mucci, Sr. |
National Steel Rule Company |
| 1978 |
Phil Saunders |
Container Graphics Corp. |
| 1977 |
Ray Miller |
Atlas Die, Inc. |
|
S. Ray Miller International
Award Recipients
This award honored IADD members who have been instrumental in advancing
the state of diecutting or diemaking on an international basis. Recipients
made significant contributions to the industry and/or to the IADD on
a global scale, possibly over a number of years; were recognized as exceptional
industry members who advanced the welfare of the industry globally by
breaking down geographic barriers; openly shared valuable experience
with other industry members, possibly through promoting education, programs
or communication; contributed significantly and consistently to the
advancement or recognition of the industry through service to the IADD and/or
related organizations; and were frequent contributors or organizers
for presentations, workshops, publications or related events geared to helping
other industry members understand the international nature of our industry.
The award was only given sporadically, to ensure that recipients met the
criteria and were truly deserving. It is no longer being awarded.
| YEAR |
NAME |
COMPANY |
| 2005 |
Jürgen Jeurink |
Jürgen Jeurink GmbH & Co. KG |
| 1999 |
Robert A. Larson |
Larson WorldWide Inc. |
| 1996 |
Anne Rimer |
Steel Rule Distributors Pty. Ltd. |
| 1994 |
Jonas F. Salgado |
Brazillaser |
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