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Silver Kingpin Award

Funder: Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

Overview:
The Silver Kingpin Award recognizes an individual or individuals who have had a significant impact on the growth and advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry. The award was initiated in 1977 and is presented annually during the Intermodal EXPO.

Award Type: Recognition/Honor Award (no monetary award specified)

Presentation: Annual presentation during Intermodal EXPO's opening general session

Eligibility:

  • Individuals from various IANA divisions

  • Public entities

  • Government bodies

  • Industry professionals with significant impact on intermodal freight transportation

    • Selection Criteria:
    The award is given by peers and is not actively worked toward—it is awarded based on recognition of significant contributions to the industry.

    Recent Recipients:

  • 2025: Joni Casey

  • 2024: Lawrence Gross

  • 2023: Katie Farmer

  • 2022: Ted Prince

  • 2021: Jeffrey Brashares

  • 2020: Vince Marino

  • 2019: Steve Branscum, Mike Wilson

  • 2018: David W. Manning

  • 2017: Robert Huffman

  • 2016: James Hertwig

  • 2015: Clarence Gooden

  • 2013: Dick Coleman

  • 2012: Paul Bergant

  • 2011: Barry D. Michaels

  • 2010: Michael J. Bruns

  • 2009: Charles T. Connors

  • 2008: George G. Baima

  • 2007: Thomas L. Hardin

  • 2006: Gordon C. Miller

  • 2005: Greg Stefflre, Judi Stefflre

  • 2004: Raymond W. Tippit

    • Contact Information:
    Intermodal Association of North America
    11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 1100
    Calverton, MD 20705-4049
    301-982-3400
    www.intermodal.org

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