The SCSPMA annually recognizes facility professionals in four different areas. Other Awards may be issued from time to time as determined by the Board. All SCSPMA Members are eligible to nominate and/or receive awards. All nominations must be submitted by May 30th to be considered.
Cornerstone Award: This award is given to someone who has displayed constant support for the Association. The wording on the plaque is very important and is specific as to why the recipient has been selected. Recipient should be an upper management person such as a District Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Associate Superintendent Etc. that has displayed support for the SCSPMA in a meaningful way.
Vicar Award: This award is in memory of Anthony Vicar who was the Director of Maintenance for the City of New York Department of Hospitals for 35 years. He passed away in 1984. This award is designed to honor a member who displays commitment to the profession and contributes to his/her community. Recipient should be a middle management person such as a foreman, manager, supervisor, assistant director or Director of a crew or department that has shown support for their personnel’s involvement in the SCSPMA.
Horace Wall Award: This award is named for a former member who passed away at the summer conference in 1985. Horace Wall was a boiler mechanic in Spartanburg District 7. The criteria for this award is designed to be awarded to a “nuts and bolts” type of employee, an employee that is in the trenches and is often overlooked. Recipient shall be employed in one of the maintenance trades such as electrician, plumber, painter etc. This person should display a higher work ethic and level of professionalism than others in their field.
Wilbur McCartha Award: This award is named for the former Custodial Consultant for the S.C. Department of Education. It was at the Custodial Workshop in 1981 that Wilbur McCartha spearheaded the drive to form the SCSPMA. He was one of our charter members. The criteria for this award is a custodian/day porter who stands out in his/her job. Recipient shall be employed in the custodial or housekeeping field. This person should display a higher work ethic and level of professionalism than others in their field.
Mail to:
SCSPMA
PO Box 1329
Taylors, SC 29687
Email to:
Jim Vicar at: jimvicar@sc.rr.com
