Awards and Recognitions

THE "IN ORBIT" AWARD

In 1970, the Executive Committee of the Florida PHCC realized the Association needed a form of special recognition to be given to individuals who have devoted outstanding service and demonstrated the highest above and beyond attitude, action, enthusiasm, willingness and determination to further enhance our industry through the Florida PHCC.

This award is not necessarily given every year.  The fraternity selects candidates and votes for the recipient.

"IN ORBIT" Recipients

1971 Julius Blum 1981 Bill Fenwick, Sr. 1993 Rudy Potesta 1971 R. R. "Dick" Irwin 1982 No Award 1994 John Noble 1971 Sam Bloom 1983 Robert Crowell 1995 Russell Smith 1972 Frank Graves 1984 John P. Jackson 1996 Greg Kozan 1973 Bruce W. Little 1985 John A. Mertz, Jr. 1997 Greg Buckley 1974 Frank Vercouteren 1986 Dennis Hellman 1998 Larry Campbell 1975 Robert May 1987 Louis P. Jackson 1999 No Award 1976 James E. Crowell 1988 Joseph Mokher 2000 Butch Kontny 1977 No Award 1989 Oran Ellis Jr. Past National Secretary 2001 Kirk Vail 1978 Rodney Boyd 1990 Russell L. Carr 2002 Ken Jackson 1979 J. E. "Jack" Greenslade 1991 Jon G. Wolf 2005 Robb Wolf 1980 Robert F. Burns 1992 Frank Suarez 2006 Bob Rizi

Florida PHCC Contractor Member of the Year

2006 Recipient - Larry Campbell - Campbell Plumbing, Inc.
Nominated by the members of Florida PHCC and awarded to the Contractor Member who has contributed in significant ways to the betterment of other members of the industry, has served as a leadership role model for others and sets a positive example of enthusiasm and commitment in the PHCC organization.

Florida PHCC Chapter of the Year

2006 Recipient - Pinellas PHCC Association
Presented to the Florida PHCC Chapter which has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the membership in the chapter and to the overall health of the Florida PHCC through representative involvement in State Committees, Board Meetings, and the Legislative Process.

Griggs Chapter Award for Convention Participation

2006 Recipient - Pinellas County PHCC
Awarded to the Florida PHCC Chapter represented by the highest number of paid contractor and auxiliary convention registrations. The plaque has the Chapter name added to the list of recipients for each year. The plaque is retained by the Chapter for the year and returned to the Convention the following year.

Orangewood Gavel

2006 Terry's Plumbing of Central Florida - Winter Haven, Florida
Presented to the Incoming President, the Orangewood Gavel is made from orangewood mounted on a plaque with an inspirational inscription about leadership composed by Betty Vercouteren, 1983. Hand-crafted gavel created by Oran Ellis, Jr., Florida PHCC Past President and In-Orbit Award Recipient.

Life Members

Quality Plumbing & Mechanical Oran Ellis Past National Secretary. 3517 Burger Road Lutz, Florida 33549 Office No. 813-980-3073   Farmer & Irwin Corporation Raymond R. Irwin P.O. Box 10117 Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 Off. No. 561-842-5316 Fax No. 561-842-7996 PHCC-NA, Past President Honorary Past President FAPHCC Sam Bloom 5333 S.W. 34th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33312 Off. No. 954-893-0540 Fax No. 954-893-0540