Bemis Awards
Stephen E. Bemis Memorial Award
A distinguished award honoring professional excellence, commitment to merit and fairness, and the generosity of spirit that defined Stephen E. Bemis and his contributions to the personnel profession.
Learn More About the AwardMerit, Fairness & Professional Excellence
The Stephen E. Bemis Memorial Award is unique in that it is jointly sponsored by many of the nation’s major Human Resources associations. It reflects both the tangible contributions Steve Bemis made to the profession and the open, caring attitude that characterized his personality. The award was designed to serve as a perpetual reminder of the qualities that caused his colleagues to admire him.
A Lasting Commitment to the Profession
Steve Bemis was a practitioner deeply committed to the principles of merit and fairness. He advocated for tests that were truly job related and did not unfairly discriminate against any group. He is also remembered for the friendship he generously gave to fellow practitioners, encouraging young analysts to continue learning while motivating experienced professionals to share their knowledge and expertise.
Steve was a frequent presenter at PTC-SC and was highly instrumental in founding PTC-Metropolitan Washington, PTC-SC’s first affiliate.
Dr. Frank Olmos
View the Distinguished Honorees
- 2023 – Dennis Doverspike
- 2022 – Shane Pittman
- 2021 – Nancy T. Tippins
- 2020 – Mike Aamodt
- 2019 – Deborah L. Whetzel
- 2018 – Marianne Tonjes
- 2017 – Elaine Pulakos
- 2016 – T.R. Lin
- 2015 – Dan Putka
- 2014 – Shelley Langan
- 2013 – Brian O’Leary
- 2012 – Rod Freudenberg
- 2011 – Jeff Feuquay
- 2010 – Deborah Gebhardt
- 2009 – Edward Hane
- 2008 – Kristine Smith
- 2007 – Carla Swander
- 2006 – Michael Willihnganz
- 2005 – Ilene Gast
- 2004 – Mary Anne Nester
- 2003 – Dennis Joiner
- 2002 – Harry Brull
- 2001 – Paul Kaiser
- 2000 – Robert Guion
- 1999 – James Johnson
- 1998 – Donna Denning
- 1997 – Doris Maye
- 1996 – James Sharf
- 1995 – Richard McKillip
- 1994 – Wayne Cascio
- 1993 – Anita Ford
- 1992 – Nancy Abrams
- 1991 – Barbara Showers
- 1990 – Karen Coffee
- 1989 – Bruce Davey
- 1988 – Al Maslow
- 1987 – Ted Darany
- 1986 – Glenn McClung and Charles Sproule
