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NEPMA Awards

Each year, NEPMA recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations whose contributions strengthen our industry and association through the following awards and scholarship:

Bartlett W. Eldredge Award

The Bartlett W. Eldredge Award recognizes an individual whose long-term dedication, leadership, professionalism, and service have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to the pest management industry in New England.

The recipient should be well known and respected by industry peers and demonstrate a strong commitment not only to the profession, but also to service within their company, community, and the broader industry.

Click here to learn more about the BART award and submit a nomination.

Past Recipients

  • 2025: James O’Neil, Rentokil-Terminix
  • 2024: Galvin Murphy, Jr., Yankee Pest Control, Inc.
  • 2023: Chris Del Rossi, Food and Drug and the Bug
  • 2022: Ted Brayton, Griggs & Browne
  • 2021: Mike Peaslee, Modern Pest Services
  • 2019: Tony DeJesus, Big Blue Bug Solutions
  • 2018: Joe Barile, Bayer Environmental Sciences
  • 2017: Sheila Haddad, Bell Laboratories, Inc.
  • 2016: Jack Drummey, Hudson Pest Exterminators
  • 2015: Marillian Missiti, Buono Pest Control Services
  • 2014: Bob Leon, General Environmental Services
  • 2012: Bill Siegel, Orkin, Inc.
  • 2011: Galvin Murphy, Yankee Pest Control, Inc.
  • 2010: Bill Burke, Waltham Services, Inc.
  • 2009: Reginald (Reg) Oak, J.F. Oakes Sales and Marketing
  • 2008: Thomas Fisher, Braman Chemical
  • 2007: George Williams, Univar USA
  • 2006: Clarke Keenan, Waltham Services, Inc.
  • 2005: James Russell, American Exterminating Co.
  • 2004: Ben Buono, Buono Pest Control
  • 2003: Brian Alexson, Terminix
  • 2002: Peter Wonson, Sr., General Environmental Services
  • 2001: Kevin Moran, Residex Corp.
  • 2000: Charles Houghton, Safety Fumigant Co.
  • 1999: Rod Kreimeyer, Best Pest Control Co.
  • 1998: Howard Stevenson, Modern Pest Control Co.
  • 1997: Justin Pestana, J.P. Chemical Co.
  • 1996: Robert Pelletier, Ideal Spray Co.
  • 1995: Richard Keenan, Waltham Chemical Co.
  • 1994: Steven Certa, Watch All Pest Management
  • 1993: Richard Berman, Waltham Chemical Co.

Professional Women in Pest Management - Women of Excellence Award

NEPMA Women of Excellence Nomination Form

This award recognizes women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made notable contributions to the growth and advancement of the pest management profession, their companies, and their communities.

This regional honor is open to women working throughout the pest management industry, including pest management professionals, manufacturers, researchers, educators, and other industry partners. Nominees must live and/or work in at least one of the following New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Individuals may be nominated by more than one person. You may also nominate more than one candidate; however, please submit a separate nomination form for each nominee.

The award recipient will receive:

  • A commemorative plaque
  • A $100 gift card
  • Recognition in industry publications and other media

Judging process

The selection process is double-blind. All nominations are removed of identifying details—including the nominee’s name, location, and company affiliation—before being provided to the judges for review.

Judges evaluate nominations using the following weighted criteria:

  • Service to the pest management industry: 50%
  • Service to the nominee’s company: 25%
  • Service to the community and support of other women: 25%

The New England Women of Excellence Award is presented during the Annual Awards Dinner in March in conjunction with Spring Training.

Past Recipients

  • 2026: Natasha Wright, Braman Termite & Pest Elimination
  • 2025: Molly Moran, Forshaw
  • 2024: Leigh Fryxell, Anticimex
  • 2023: Kelley Altland, Bell Labs
  • 2022: Hope Bowman, Waltham Pest Services
  • 2021: Courtney Carace, Pest-End Exterminators
  • 2020: Julie Heincelman, JP Pest Services

Professional of the Year Award

Nominate a deserving candidate today!

This award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the pest management industry through exceptional job performance, service to their company, community involvement, industry service, technician training, or other notable achievements.

Nominees should be affiliated with a NEPMA member company. This award honors pest management professionals whose leadership, dedication, and accomplishments have made a meaningful impact on their company, the industry, and the communities they serve.

Individuals may be nominated by more than one person. You may also nominate more than one candidate; however, please submit a separate nomination form for each nominee.

The award recipient will receive:

  • A commemorative clock award
  • Recognition throughout the pest management industry

Judging process

The selection process is double-blind. All nominations are removed of identifying details—including the nominee’s name, location, and company affiliation—before being provided to judges for review.

Judges evaluate nominations using the following weighted criteria:

  • Affiliation with a NEPMA member company: 5%
  • Years of experience in the pest management industry: 5%
  • Service to the nominee’s company: 70%
  • Service to the pest management industry: 5%
  • Service to the community: 10%
  • Overall impression: 5%

The NEPMA Professional of the Year Award is presented during the Annual Awards Dinner in March in conjunction with Spring Training.

Past Recipients

  • 2026: Kurt Upham, ohDeer
  • 2025: Kevin Moran, BCE, Forshaw
  • 2024: John Mourzzi, Yankee Pest Control
  • 2023: Jason Mosely, A.C.E., Ecologic Entomology
  • 2022: Benjamin Burke, Modern Pest Services
  • 2021: Dennis Johnson, Pest-End Exterminators
  • 2020: Mike Becker, Waltham Pest Services

Vendor of the Year Award

Nominate a deserving candidate today!

This award recognizes an outstanding vendor representative or industry partner who has supported NEPMA member companies, contributed to their growth and success, and demonstrated a strong commitment to the Association and the pest management industry.

Nominees should be affiliated with a NEPMA Allied Member company and serve pest management professionals within the New England region. This award recognizes individuals who are well known and respected by NEPMA members for their service, industry involvement, product knowledge, support, and dedication to advancing the profession.

Individuals may be nominated by more than one person. You may also nominate more than one candidate; however, please submit a separate nomination form for each nominee.

The award recipient will receive:

  • A commemorative clock award
  • Recognition throughout the pest management industry

Judging process

Unlike certain other NEPMA awards, the Vendor of the Year Award selection process is not double-blind. Because the nominee’s relationship with NEPMA member companies, industry presence, and service area are relevant to the selection, the NEPMA Board of Directors reviews and scores the nominations and selects the recipient.

Board members evaluate nominations using the following weighted criteria:

  • Affiliation with a NEPMA Allied Member company: 25%
  • Area served: 5%
  • Service to NEPMA member companies: 10%
  • Service to the pest management industry: 50%
  • Overall impression: 10%

The NEPMA Vendor of the Year Award is presented during the Annual Awards Dinner in March in conjunction with Spring Training.

Past Recipients

  • 2026: Kelley Altland, BASF
  • 2025: Kevin P. Moran, Forshaw
  • 2024: Steven Goscinsky, Ensystex
  • 2023: Karen Boniface, BASF
  • 2022: Molly Moran, Forshaw
  • 2021: Nate Jarry, Team Nissan
  • 2020: Pat Ryan, Pesticide Distribution & Marketing
  • 2019: Richard Spigler, FMC
  • 2018: Scott Posocco, Nisus
  • 2017: Bob Bayer, Forshaw
  • 2016: Kelley Altland, Bell Laboratories
  • 2013-2015: no award
  • 2012: John Sheehy, Transworld Systems
  • 2011: John Murphy, Liphatech
  • 2010: Shawn Mullen, Bayer Environmental Science
  • 2009: Frank McDonald, Select Insurance
  • 2008: Kevin Moran, Residex
  • 2007: Jeff O’Neill, Zoecon
  • 2006: Sheila Haddad, Bell Laboratories
  • 2005: George Williams, Univar


NEPMA Mark Weintraub Scholarship

 NEPMA Mark Weintraub Scholarship Application

This scholarship is a $3,000 annual scholarship awarded to a student connected to a NEPMA member who best exemplifies the values and spirit associated with Mark Weintraub.

Established in 1994, the scholarship was initiated and first funded by Rod Kreimeyer. Rod named the scholarship in honor of Mark Weintraub of Astor Terminix, a founding member of NEPMA as well as Rod’s employer and mentor. The scholarship continues to recognize students with a meaningful connection to the pest management industry and a strong vision for their future.

Applicants must be NEPMA members in good standing, employees of NEPMA member companies, or immediate family members of eligible employees. Eligible employees must currently work in the pest management industry and reside in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

The scholarship recipient will receive:

  • A $3,000 scholarship payment issued directly to the recipient’s school during the spring semester
  • Recognition during NEPMA Spring Training

Judging process

The selection process is double-blind. All applications are removed of identifying details—including the applicant’s name, location, and company affiliation—before being provided to judges for review.

Judges evaluate applications using the following weighted criteria:

  • Essay of up to 250 words: “What the pest control industry means to me” — 30%
  • Essay of up to 250 words: “My plans for the future” — 50%
  • Job history — 10%
  • Community service and awards — 10%

The NEPMA Mark Weintraub Scholarship is presented during Spring Training in March. The $3,000 scholarship check is issued directly to the recipient’s school during the spring semester.

Past Recipients

  • 2026: Addie Hinds, Northeastern University
  • 2025: Emily Layton, University of New Hampshire
  • 2024: Gianna Missiti, Suffolk University
  • 2024: Olivia Grenham, Curry College
  • 2023: Julivette Gibbs, Bay Path University
  • 2022: Nick Spigler, Washington College
  • 2021: Madelyn Padellaro, Merrimack College
  • 2020: Casey Sheehan, Merrimack College
  • 2019: Timmarie Gallagher


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