Updated 12/7/09
Scholarships, Honors & Awards
SCHOLARSHIPS
In 1989, the Maine Chapter endowed a scholarship at the University of Maine System and in 1993 endowed a scholarship at Central Maine Community College. The Chapter elected this approach for their Chapter Scholarship activity as it assured scholarships would be distributed annually and that the endowment would be professionally managed.
The University System Scholarship is available to a student in a design/construction related program attending any of the campuses of the University System. In both cases the scholarship funds are administered by the respective institutions and awarded based on criteria established by the Chapter. A Chapter member continues to serve on the committee that evaluates applications for this scholarship. Because of the University's investment practices, the fair market value of the original $20,000 donation to the University of Maine System has increased to approximately $28,022 as of January 31, 2003. This is down from a couple of years prior as the result of the Stock Market changes.
In addition to the scholarship award, all scholarship recipients receive a 1-year student membership in CSI.
The scholarship recipients are as follows:
University of Maine System Scholarship (2009-2010 Academic Year)
The following student received a $2,000 award and a one-year student membership in CSI:
Heather Berlinski, a Sophomore Construction Management Technology student at the University of Maine with minors in Business Administration, Surveying Engineering Technology and Entrepreneurial Engineering.
Central Maine Community College Scholarship (2008-2009) For the 2008-2009 academic year, the following student received a scholarship worth $600 and received a one-year membership in CSI:
Levi Jackson, majoring in Architectural & Civil Engineering Technology
Scholarship Criteria
Advancement of Construction Technology Scholarship at the University of Maine System
Who is Eligible? College students with good academic standing after one year, with active involvement in a career or industry organization or association. Award goes to Maine Resident attending any University of Maine System campus pursuing a career in architectural or engineering technologies.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 minimum (depending upon proceeds from endowment)
How is scholarship awarded: Based upon above criteria and two written references.
Application process: At the Financial Aid Office of any campus of the University of Maine System.
When can I apply for the scholarship? On or after January 1st each year.
What is application deadline? Completed applications must be received by date established by Financial Aid Office.
Number of Scholarships Awarded: One or more based on income from endowment.
Advancement of Construction Technology Scholarship at Central Maine Community College
Who is Eligible? College students with good academic standing after one year, with active involvement in a career or industry organization or association. Award goes to Maine Resident attending Central Maine Community College pursuing a career in architectural/engineering technologies, building construction, or mechanical drafting.
Scholarship Amount: $500
How is scholarship awarded: Based upon above criteria and two written references.
Application process: At the Financial Aid Office of Central Maine Community College.
When can I apply for the scholarship? On or after January 1st each year.
What is application deadline? Completed applications must be received by date established by Financial Aid Office.
Number of Scholarships Awarded: One or more based on income from endowment.
HONORS
Region Distinguished Service Award
The Region Distinguished Service award is the highest honor bestowed by the NE Region. When this award was created, it was intended to be a way of recognizing Region Members who had made significant contributions to the Region but had not achieve the level of activity required to be advanced to Fellowship in the Institute. To be eligible for consideration for this honor, a individual must have been a member in good standing for 10 continuous years.
Three members of the Maine Chapter have been recognized by their peers as worth of the receipt of the Region Distinguished Service Award. One of these has since been recognized by the Institute by elevation to Fellowship. These three Chapter Members and their year of honor are:
Dennis Pelletier, FCSI, CCPR (FY1996)
Denis Lemieux, CSI, CDT (FY1998)
Bradford Armstrong, CSI, CCPR (FY2002)
Institute Fellowship
Fellowship is the second highest honor awarded by the Institute and for consideration of this honor, the member must have made "notable contributions" to the industry in at least one of four specific areas and has been a member in good standing for at least the previous five years. A member that has been recognized as a "Fellow" retains this designation even if membership ceases.
Three members of the Maine Chapter have been honored by being elevated to Fellow. These are:
Robert Armitage, FCSI, CCS (FY1984)
Richard A. Eustis, PE, FCSI, CCCA, CSC (FY1986)
Dennis M. Pelletier, FCSI, CCPR (1998)
AWARDS
RALPH G. KNOWLTON MEMORIAL AWARD
Nominations Submitted to:
(Maine Chapter Member) Chairman, Ralph C. Knowlton Memorial Awards Committee, % Maine Chapter, CSI (Chairman's Address)
Deadline:
March 1
Reviewed and Approved by:
Ralph G. Knowlton Memorial Awards Committee
Presented:
Maine Chapter CSI Awards Night
PURPOSE:
Recognize outstanding contribution to communications within the construction industry of Maine.
CRITERIA:
Awarded to any person in the State of Maine who has made significant contribution to improving communications either verbal or written between and among the various segments of the construction industry in the State of Maine. No more than one such award may be made in any one year.
NOMINATIONS:
Nominations shall be made by any recognized organization or association in the State of Maine whose purpose relates to the general area of building or utility design or construction, (including organizations or associations related to the supplying of materials for building or utility construction) and organizations or associations involved with construction safety in Maine.
Each organization or association may nominate one person, for the annual award. The criteria for each organization or association selection of their nominee shall be determined by the organization or association.
Nominations shall be made in writing to the Ralph G. Knowlton Memorial Award Committee with a brief resume of the nominee's contributions to construction communications in Maine.
FORM OF AWARD:
Engraved Plaque
NOTIFICATION:
The President of the Maine Chapter of CSI will notify the recipient of the award prior to the Maine Chapter CSI Awards Night and invite the recipient to be the guest of the Maine Chapter at the Awards Night activities.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE RALPH G. KNOWLTON MEMORIAL AWARDS COMMITTEE
A Committee consisting of six (6) persons, (2 representing each of the following organizations: Associated Constructors of Maine, Safety & Health Council of Northern New England (formerly Maine Safety Council), and Maine Chapter of CSI) shall review all nominations and make the final selection of the recipient of the Ralph G. Knowlton Memorial Award. The Chairman and the Secretary of the Awards Committee shall be from the Maine Chapter of CSI.
RECIPIENTS OF THE RALPH G KNOWLTON MEMORIAL AWARD
1980 Jerry Haynes
1981 Donato Profenno
1982 Robert B. Nunley
1983 Richard A. Eustis
1984 Richard Danforth
1985 Richard Bachelder
1986 Gertrud Ebbeson
1987 through 1995 Not Awarded
1996 Dennis Pelletier
1997 Rich Livingston
1998 Robert Desjardins
1999 Jeff Ohler
2000 Denis Lemieux
2001 Stephen Dodge
2002 Earle G Shettleworth, Jr.
2003 Keith Lowell
2004 Maria R. Fuentes
2005 Judith Harvie
2006 Not Awarded
2007 Stephen B. Rich
2008 John Gordan
2009 Not Awarded
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FY2009 Maine Chapter Awards
Chapter Certificate of Appreciation
Presented to: Richard F Bastow, PE, PLS – Department Chair, Architectural & Civil Engineering Technology; Central Maine Community College Presented this 2nd day of June, 2009 by the Maine Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute in recognition of significant contributions in developing and expanding “Knowledge for Creating and Sustaining the Built Environment” through Student Education within the State of Maine.
Presented to: Robert Sherman, RA – Assistant Professor of Architecture, Architecture Program Coordinator; University of Maine at Augusta Presented this 2nd day of June, 2009 by the Maine Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute in recognition of significant contributions in developing and expanding “Knowledge for Creating and Sustaining the Built Environment” through Student Education within the State of Maine.
Presented to: Gerry Kelley For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as host to The Maine Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute for numerous events at The Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth over many years, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: James Beaulieu For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter and to the Construction Industry in the State of Maine as a MECSI member of the Joint Committee producing the current Maine AGC Blue Book, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Dick Eustis For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter and to the Construction Industry in the State of Maine as a MECSI member of the Joint Committee producing the current Maine AGC Blue Book, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Denis Lemieux For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter and to the Construction Industry in the State of Maine as a MECSI member of the Joint Committee producing the current Maine AGC Blue Book, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Bill Charland For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as 1st Vice-president, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: James Beaulieu For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as 2nd Vice-president, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Keith Lowell For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Secretary, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Denis Lemieux For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Treasurer, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Jeff Larimer For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Advisor to the Board, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Steve Dunn For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Director, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Robin Lowell For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Director, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Lew Trask For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Director, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Linda Lowell For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Director, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Lori Rohr For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Director, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Mark Stillman For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Director, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.
Presented to: Linda Lowell For your devoted and selfless personal contribution to the Chapter while serving as Table Top Committee Chair, July 2008 to June 2009, you are presented the Certificate of Merit and Appreciation on the 2nd day of June 2009.