Alan J. Freedman Memorial AwardThe Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award recognizes individuals who, in the course of their careers, have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity, and personal motivation. Nominees may be an accessory manufacturer, representative, member of the media, dealer, distributor, or an association staff person. To nominate an individual for the Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award, download and complete the 2011 nomination application (click here). Along with the formal application, please also submit a personal statement supporting your nomination and outlining the nominee’s qualifications; the nominee’s biography; supporting materials, documents or news articles; and any other statements or letters of recommendation from co-nominators who endorse this nomination. The completed nomination form and supporting materials must be submitted by September 1, 2011 and sent to:
Bryan Welsh
National Marine Manufacturers Association
Alan J. Freedman Award
231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2050
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312.946.6276
Fax: 312.946.0401
email: bwelsh@nmma.org
The Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award will be presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) during the All-Industry Breakfast and Awards Presentation on Monday, October 17th, 2011. To learn more about IBEX and the awards program, please visit http://ibexshow.com/industry-breakfast.php
Alan J. Freedman:
Born in Cleveland on September 29, 1923, Alan J. Freedman attended Columbia University before serving in the Air Force during World War II. In 1945, he joined magazine as Sales Manager. He moved on to Ketcham & McDougall in 1953 as Sales Manager, became Vice President in 1954, and was named President and Chairman of the Board in 1969. When he passed away in December 1982, he was President and Chairman of the Board of Aqua Meter Instrument Corporation, a division of Ketcham & McDougall, Inc.
Freedman was instrumental in founding the National Marine Products Association (NMPA)—the first marine accessory trade association—in 1955. A member of its governing board, he participated in negotiations that led to a merger between NMPA and the National Association of Engine & Boat Manufacturers (NAEBM) in 1967. As an initial member of the newly expanded Board of NAEBM, he was appointed to head its negotiating team in the first merger discussions between NAEBM and the Boating Industry Association in the early 1970s. This effort led to the creation of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in 1979. In 1979, Freedman became the chairman of NMMA’s Shows Committee. Under his guidance, NMMA Boat Shows increased from four to eight, providing NMMA members expanded access to key markets. Philanthropist and successful businessman, Freedman always helped and advised his many friends in the marine business and strove for the good of his community. In 1989, the industry honored Alan J. Freedman by posthumously inducting him into the NMMA Hall of Fame in recognition of his impressive contributions to the industry.
2011 Alan J Freedman AwardRecipient will be announced September 2011 |
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