The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announced its 2024 award winners for their contributions to the industry and the organization. These recipients were honored during the awards dinner at CSIA’s Exchange in Dallas.
Charlie Bergman "Remember Me" Award: This prestigious award, given to Karen Griffin, PE, vice president, Hargrove Controls + Automation, and CSIA board chair, recognizes individuals who have actively participated in association activities, published articles in industry publications and served in leadership roles of the association. By giving time and leadership talent to the association, the “Remember Me” winner exemplifies the philosophy of sharing that Charlie upheld.
Integrator Member of the Year Award: DMC in Chicago was recognized as an integrator member that has participated significantly in the advancement of the association and profession.
Partner Member of the Year Award: This award, recognizing a partner member that has participated significantly in the advancement of the association and profession, was given to Exotek.
Emerging Leader Award: Previously known as the Rising Star Award, it recognizes members who are relatively new to the field and have demonstrated attributes of a future leader, innovative approaches and commitment to the industry. DMC Senior Director John Sullivan, PE, earned the award.
Social Responsibility Award: Autoware, from Vicenza, Italy, was recognized as an integrator/partner member that has achieved extraordinary results in corporate social responsibility and sustainability programs.
Past Winners
Charlie Bergman Award
2023: Andrew Downs, Sage Group
2022: Adrian Fahey, Sage Group
2021: Joe Martin, Martin CSI
2020: Eduardo Acosta, Omnicon
2019: PC Romano, Avid Solutions
2018: Luigi de Bernardini, Autoware
2017: Bob Lowe, Loman Controls
2016: Don Ulrich, Stone Technologies
2015: Jim Campbell, Viewpoint Systems
2014: Steve Goldberg, Matrix Technologies
2013: Jeff Miller, PMP, Interstates Control Systems
2012: Ed Diehl, Concept Systems
2011: Dean Streck, VI Engineering
2010: Bill Pollock, Optimation
2009: Nels Tyring, TVC Systems
2008: Ray Bachelor, Bachelor Controls
2007: Bob Adams, Revere Control Systems
2006: Jim Cummings, Total Systems Design
2005: Jamie Jordan, Tegron
2004: Bob Zeigenfuse, Advanced Automation Associates
2003: John Robertson, Rovisys
2002: Pat Miller, Engineered Energy Systems
2001: Tom Wilson, Programmable Control Services
Integrator Member of the Year
2023: EKB Group
2022: Vertech
2021: Omnicon
2020: Sage Automation
2019: Stone Technologies
2018: A&E Engineering
2017: Interstates Control Systems
2016: Hargrove Controls + Automation
2015: Martin Control Systems
Social Responsibility Award
2022: GreyLogix Brasil
2021: Hallam: ICS
2019: PACIV
2018: MR Systems
2017: Leidos
Partner Member of the Year
2023: Rivergate Marketing
2022: Schneider Electric
2021: Aveva Software
2020: Exotek
2019: Faegre Baker Daniels
2018: Mitsubishi Electric Automation
2017: Kepware
2016: National Instruments
2015: Inductive Automation
2014: Phoenix Contact
2013: MatrikonOPC
2012: Software Toolbox
2011: Anixter
2010: Invensys/Wonderware
2009: Schneider Electric
2008: Rockwell Automation
2007: Siemens
Rising Star Award
2023: Sean Phillips, Hargrove Controls + Automation
2022: Marie Fiala, Lucid Automation & Security
2021: Jeff Winter, Grantek Systems Integration
2020: Theresa Benson, Red Lion Controls
2019: Becca Johnson, Concept Systems
2018: John Binion, PE, Hargrove Controls + Automation
2017: Timothy D. C. Nolan, Data Science Automation
2016: Chris Schleich, Enterprise Automation
2015: Steve Palmgren, Patti Engineering
2014: Keith Mandachit, Huffman Engineering
2013: Randall Powell, General Control Systems
2012: Craig Eidson, Optimation Technology
2012: Keith Harris, Lord & Company
2011: Jamie Diehl, Concept Systems
2010: Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls
