RGCA AWARDS - THE cardies

In 2022, the RGCA board established The Cardies, an award program to recognize the members who go above and beyond for the RGCA each year.

The RGCA Lifetime Achievement Award

2023 Recipient:
RGCA co-founder and past chair Carman Wenkoff


Pictured from left to right: Elish Meyers, Carman Wenkoff, Erin Wood


The Member of the Year Award

Recognizes a member company that has demonstrated commitment to and investment in the RGCA.  

2023 Recipient:
PLI

Pictured from left to right: Mary Parks, Stephanie Thompson, Jennifer Wood

The Volunteer of the Year Award

Recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond in sharing their time and talent with the association. 

2023 Recipient:
Lesa Hernandez, Epic Games

Pictured left to right: Pete Davison, Lesa Hernandez


The New Member of the Year Award

Recognizes someone who is new to the association but has already made their mark and shown promise of future leadership. 

2023 Recipient:
Paul Kelly, SVS

Pictured left to right: Pete Davison, Paul Kelly


Previous Award Recipients

2022:
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Nathan Ehrlich
- Member of the Year - Best Buy
- Volunteer of the Year - Jeff Weatherly, Optimum Card Solutions
- New Member of the Year - Catherine Easterling, Walmart