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President’s Award goes to a Best Friend

After logging 300,000 miles traveling on behalf of ICC, missing milestone family events such as birthdays and anniversaries during his board presidency, Steve Shapiro presented his President’s Award to his wife Valerie “for everything that you’ve done.” Added Shapiro: “You know, they say it's through thick and thin, and being ICC president, there's some thick parts and some thin parts, but Valerie is my best friend; she's always stood there behind me, and I want her to have this award.”

Valerie Shapiro (right), wife of Code Council outgoing Board President Steve Shapiro, accepts the ICC President’s Service Award from her husband.

Messersmith Receives Affiliate Award

Jim Messersmith, Coordinating Manager of Regional Code Services for the Portland Cement Association, was presented the ICC Affiliate Award. Recipients are honored for their integrity, professionalism and dedication to professional service, especially code development and public safety.

“I’d like to thank the International Code Council for presenting this award to me; it’s truly an honor to receive it,” said Messersmith. “I’ve been involved in this for many years, both in the legacy codes groups and now in the ICC arena, and there have been many individuals involved, many individuals that are still involved, that I feel are more deserving than I am of this award, but I’ll take it anyway. Thank you.”

Messersmith has devoted his professional career to codes and code development – first as a code official and now as a long time representative of the Portland Cement Association. He has served on numerous Code Council and legacy committees.

“Jim’s active participation in numerous committees of the Code Council, the legacy groups and other organizations illustrates his commitment to building safety,” Awards Committee Chairman Tim Ryan said.

Code Council outgoing Board President Steve Shapiro (right) and Awards Committee Chairman Tim Ryan (left) present the ICC Affiliate Award to Jim Messersmith, Coordinating Manager of Regional Code Services for the Portland Cement Association.

Sun City Presented Community Service Award

The Sun City, Arizona, Fire Prevention Bureau was presented the ICC Community Service Award, which recognizes meritorious service by an individual, jurisdiction or organization that promotes public health, safety and welfare. Staffed by 18 community volunteers, the Sun City Fire Prevention Bureau performs business inspections, conducts home safety surveys, and installs smoke alarms, emergency lock boxes and fire extinguishers. Volunteers also find the time to conduct public presentations on fire safety topics, reaching 5,000 citizens annually.

“I’ve been with Sun City Fire for about three years now,” said Deputy Fire Marshal Ken Rice, “and it’s just amazing when I walk into work every day to have 18 different volunteers show up, and dedicate their time. These folks donate about 6,000 hours a year to keep everybody safe and educate the public; it’s amazing. It’s truly my honor to accept this award for them. My hat goes off to the volunteers in the bureau; they truly do make a difference in the fire and life safety community. Thank you.”

“Their work is a true testament to providing a better, safer and more enjoyable level of living for the residents of Sun City,” Awards Committee Chairman Tim Ryan added.

On behalf of the Sun City (Ariz.) Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, Deputy Fire Marshal Ken Rice (second from left) and Assistant Chief James Haner (second from right) accept the International Code Council Community Service Award from Code Council outgoing Board President Steve Shapiro (right) and Awards Committee Chairman Tim Ryan.

Thornburg Receives Inaugural Educator of the Year Award

Doug Thornburg, Technical Director of Product Development for the Code Council, received the organization’s inaugural Educator of the Year Award. A registered architect and Certified Building Official, Thornburg has been teaching for more than 25 years and is one of ICC’s most requested instructors. The Educator of the Year Award is given in memory of long-time code instructor Brent Snyder for his contributions to Code Council members, their educational pursuits and their professional development.

Doug Thornburg (center), Technical Director of Product Development for the International Code Council, receives the inaugural Educator of the Year Award from Awards Committee Chairman Tim Ryan (left) and Education Committee Chairman Greg Johnson. The award is given in memory of long-time code instructor Brent Snyder for his contributions to Code Council members, their educational pursuits and their professional development.