Each year exceptional asset management professionals are nominated by their peers for their outstanding dedication, remarkable achievements, and lasting contributions. We are excited to share the news and spotlight this year's award recipients, whose names were announced at the 2025 National Education Seminar (NES).
Please join us in celebrating these distinguished individuals and their impact on the NPMA community and the asset management profession.
President's Award
Robert Kaehler CGIFederal

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Lifetime Achievement
William Franklin, CPPM
Noblis - Corporate Asset Management and Operations

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Property Person of the Year
Deborah Kassay, CPPM, CF
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems - Manager, Property/Asset Management

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Tribute Award
Kimberly Saeger, CPPM, CF
Collins Aerospace - Sr. Manager, Government Property Compliance

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Rising Star
Tyler Robson
Northrup Grumman Aeronautics Systems - Property Analyst

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Fleet Management
Eric Brown, CPPM CF
Department of Homeland Security (retired)

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Outstanding Members - View list here
Chapter of the Year
- Small - South Florida
- Medium - Grand Teton
- Large - North Texas
Literary Awards (articles featured in The Property Professional issues, member benefit)
1st Place
Putting the "EI" Back in Leadership
Dr. John Betterson
2nd Place
How to Effectively Communicate in the Property World Using the Latest Technologies
Cindie Webb, CPPS
3rd Place
Federal Property Accountability: From General Ledger to the Recycle Bin
Steve Holland, CPPM, CF
Brad Krecklow, CPPA
Honorable Mention
Merger and Acquisition: Challenges Integrating Conflicting
Supply Chain Strategies
James Drosdick, CPPM