GWC Awards

Awarded to the chapter with the highest overall performance for the previous five years.

Rawn Brinkley (1909-1973), was born in Chicago and grew up in Seattle. He graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He served 16 years with the National office, first as Assistant Secretary (1954-61) and then as Secretary and Executive Director (1961-1970). Rawn's affiliation with IMA began in 1938 with the Providence Chapter.  He helped organize two chapters Elmira Area and East Tennessee -- serving as president of both chapters. The Socio-Economic Program was started during his administration and has become one of the Institute's major community service activities. In recognition of the effectiveness of this effort, President Nixon named Rawn to the National Advisory Council on Minority Enterprise in 1969. A calm, pragmatic executive, Rawn had a friendly and low-key approach that won him the respect and friendship of hundreds of businesspersons and associates at all levels. He was always accessible to members and staff employees, despite the pressing responsibilities of his office.  His total commitment to IMA and his love of the work was evident to those who worked with him.

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AWARD WINNERS

2004-2005		1988-1989	Chico Area
2003-2004	Stockton	1987-1988	Chico Area
2002-2003	Hawaii	1986-1987	Oakland -East Bay
2001-2002	Sacramento	1985-1986	Oakland -East Bay
2000-2001	Redwood Empire	1984-1985	Oakland -East Bay
1999-2000	Redwood Empire	1983-1984	Oakland -East Bay
1998-1999	Redwood Empire	1982-1983	Peninsula-Palo Alto
1997-1998	Redwood Empire	1981-1982	Peninsula-Palo Alto
1996-1997	Redwood Empire	1980-1981	Peninsula-Palo Alto
1995-1996	Redwood Empire	1979-1980	Peninsula-Palo Alto
1994-1995	Redwood Empire	1978-1979	Peninsula-Palo Alto
1993-1994	Redwood Empire	1977-1978	Silicon Valley (San Jose)
1992-1993	Redwood Empire	1976-1977	Silicon Valley (San Jose)
1991-1992	Chico Area	1975-1976	Stockton Area
1990-1991	Sacramento	1974-1975	Amador Valley  (Alameda County-South)
1989-1990	Chico Area