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Ultimately, leadership is about doing the things that drive action, get results, and improve performance. It is the ability to influence and motivate others, and provide the tools and environment that allow others to make the best contribution towards the attainment of goals. A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. They might not set out to be a leader, but they become one by the quality of their actions and the integrity of their intent.
The HDI Manager of the Year Award acknowledges and honors a service and support manager who has excelled at supporting any or all IT services within their organization. Through this award program, HDI seeks to recognize prominent professionals who most clearly demonstrate the ability to serve and advance information technology within their industry. The HDI Manager of the Year Award winner is announced each year at the HDI Annual Conference & Expo.
Nominations for the award presented at HDI 2013 must be submitted by October 31, 2012.
Guidelines and criteria for the HDI Manager of the Year Award.
Nominate a manager for this award.
2011 HDI Manager of the Year Award Winner
George Reichert, Parker Hannifin Corporation
In memoriam: George Reichert was well known throughout the Parker Hannifin Corporation for his extraordinary leadership skills. At Parker, he shared management responsibility for the data center and was the help desk manager at the corporate headquarters. He was frequently found leading groups of individuals from around the world on tours of the Parker Data Center.
George was an active HDI member who was involved on the officer's board of the North Coast local chapter for the past six years, five of those as president. HDI was honored to have known George both personally and professionally during his time with us. George will always be remembered for his humor and glowing personality, and will not soon be forgotten.
Past HDI Manager of the Year Award Winners
2010
Cheryl Force, Monsanto