I.C.E. recognizes individuals who demonstrated innovative leadership in the field of professional credentialing, and outstanding commitment or service to I.C.E.

The Call for Awards typically launches in May with nominations due in August. Nominees are asked to submit inforamtion regarding their professional career (typically a resumee and bio), and resopnses to questions on how they meet the award criteria. Nominees must be members of I.C.E. 

Submit a 2025 Award Nominee

I.C.E. is honored to support the Dr. Benjamin Shimberg Public Service Award, which recognizes an individual whose career and accomplishments support accountability and advance the public interest in professional licensure and certification. The award was created by the Citizen Advocacy Center, a networking and training organization for public members, in memory of Benjamin Shimberg, a giant in the field and CAC’s first board chair. Ben was a prolific author, renowned speaker, and a true believer that well-chosen, well-supported public members add depth and accountability to organizational decision making. I.C.E. thanks the Public Member Committee, who nominate and select the individual receiving

I.C.E. thanks the Public Member Committee, who nominate and select the individual receiving this award.Learn the history of the award, the nomination and selection process, and past recipients on Public Member Page.

Lifetime Achievement Award 

I.C.E.’s most prestigious award, recognizing long-standing, extraordinary contributions to the credentialing industry, whose vision, efforts, commitment and contributions advanced the credentialing profession.

2022	Grady Colson Barnhill, MEd
2021	Denise Fandel, MBA, CAE
2021	Lawrence J. Fabrey, PhD
2019	James Henderson, PhD
2018	Cynthia C. Durley
2017	Joan E. Knapp
2016	Carol Hartigan
2015	David Swankin
2014	Paul Grace
2010	William Hogan
2000	Ben Shimberg
1999	Dennis Faulk

Credentialing Industry Leadership Award

Innovative leadership in the credentialing and/or licensure industry by developing, implementing and researching programs or practices

2024	Patricia Muenzen, PhD
2023	Chad W. Buckendahl, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
2022	Jerry B. Reid, PhD
2021	William Ellis, RPh, MS
2020	Todd Galati, MA
2019	Rory E. McCorkle, PhD, MBA, CAE, PMP, SPHR, NPDP
2018	Cary List
2017	Lawrence J. Fabrey
2016	Denise Fandel
2015	Ray Infante
2014	Karen Plaus
2013	Denise Humphrey
2011	Cynthia Miller Murphy
2009	Lynn D. Anderson
2008	Melissa Murer Corrigan
2007	Lenora G. Knapp
2006	Susan H. Eubanks
2005	I. Leon Smith
2004	Gary Smith
2003	Mary Smolenski
2002	Paul Grace
2001	James Henderson, PhD
2000	Tom Clawson

The Mary Macomber Service Award

Displayed exemplary service and commitment to the community of I.C.E. and the organization, has been instrumental in facilitating the achievement of the I.C.E.’s goals, and has demonstrated a history of volunteer service in I.C.E.

2024	Isabelle Gonthier, PhD, ICE-CCP
2023	Tracy Lofty, MSA, CAE
2022	Janice Moore, ICE-CCP
2022	Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP
2021	Linda Waters, PhD
2020	Rebecca LeBuhn
2019	Michelle Nolin, CPLP
2018	John Wickett
2017	Christopher Butcher
2016	Linda Lysoby
2015	Jefferson Glassie
2014	Sandra Greenberg
2013	Paul Grace
2012	James Henderson
2011	Johnna Gueorguieva
2010	Francine Butler
2009	Lawrence J. Fabrey
2008	Cynthia Durley
2007	Richard A. Goldberg
2006	Larry Early
2005	Joan Knapp
2004	David Swankin
2003	James Hogan
2002	Maralyn Turner
2001	Michael Martin

Innovator Award 

Recognizes an individual or organization who/which created an innovative approach to a product, policy, process, or system that transforms or achieves a new level of success in a unique and innovative wayy and also is transformative and replicable for other individuals/organizations.

2024	National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
2023	Board of Pharmacy Specialties
2023	The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
2022	The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Inc. JEDI Reflection Points
2022	American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) CertLink
2021	American Board of Pediatrics
2019	Jerry B. Reid, PhD
2018	NBCOT

NextGen Professional Award 

Indivduals in the early development of their credentialing career, who demonstrates commitment to developing skills necessary for success in the credentialing profession, a desire to create a career path in credentialing, and a willingness to mentor others within their organization.

2024	Rali Petrova, MBA, ICE-CCP
2023	Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP
2023	Pamela Ing, PhD, ICE-CCP
2022	Shelby Williamson, MBA, ICE-CCP
2021	Brian Lawson, PharmD
2021	Danielle Geddes
2020	Jason Fine
2020	Amin Saiar, PhD
2019	Ashley Bardsley
2019	Norah Duffy
2018	Cynthia Sena Kusorgbor-Narh

Research Award

An individual or organization that conducted credentialing-related research of particular significance to the I.C.E. community, recognizing best practice in research as well as the impact on the credentialing community.

2021	American Board of Pediatrics
2020	American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
2019	National Board of Certification and Re-certification for Nurse Anesthetists