Ellen Hirsch de Haan, Esq., an attorney with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., in Largo, FL, was given the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award by Community Associations Institute (CAI) during the organization's 52nd Annual Conference and Exposition, May 1-3, in Dallas.

Hirsch de Haan, also named CAI's Recruiter of the Year, gained recognition as an Eagle Club (lifetime) recruiter by generating more than 150 new members. CAI membership stands at almost 16,000.

Other members recognized for exceptional recruitment include:

• Thomas J. Hindman, Esq., a partner in the Colorado law firm of Orten & Hindman, P.C., and Dean of the CAI's College of Community Association Lawyers (Century Club, 100+ members)
• Samuel L. Dolnick, a homeowner and member of the Research Foundation Board of Directors (Hall of Fame, 50+ members)
• Judy Farrah, CMCA, LSM, PCAM, CCMC/Red Rock, Las Vegas, NV (Hall of Fame)
• Judy Burd Rosen, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Community Manager, The Plaza In Clayton Condominium, St. Louis, MO (Hall of Fame)

"These recruiters and our other 2003 award winners represent the foundation and enduring strength of CAI and the essence of volunteerism," said Chief Executive Officer Thomas M. Skiba. "Much like a community association, CAI depends on the commitment of its members and volunteer leaders. We are privileged to have more than our share of energetic, dedicated and talented members. We owe them our gratitude and thanks for going well above and beyond."

Other awards presented during the CAI conference included:

• President's Award: C.A. Mills, vice president of member services, CAI (selected by CAI Immediate Past President Mitch Frumkin)
• Author(s) of the Year: Thomas J. Hindman, Esq. Orten & Hindman, Wheat Ridge, CO; and Marvin J. Nodiff, Esq. Nodiff & Ellis Attorneys at Law, St. Louis, MO
• Award of Excellence in Chapter Leadership: Lincoln W. Hobbs, Esq., Hobbs & Olsen, L.C., Salt Lake City, UT; and Peter Miller, Director of Business Development, Miller-Dodson Associates, Annapolis, MD
• Award of Excellence in Designations: Judy Burd Rosen, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Community Manager, The Plaza In Clayton Condominium, St. Louis, MO; and Edward D. Thomas, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Property Management People, Frederick, MD
• Award of Excellence in Government and Public Affairs: Samuel L. Dolnick, La Mesa, CA
• Award of Excellence in Membership: Scott Ghertner, PCAM, Ghertner & Co., Nashville, TN; and Linda J. Schiff, CMCA, Senior Vice President, Community Advantage of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, Barrington, IL
• Special Chapter Recognition Award: Greater Inland Empire, California
• Chapter Executive Director (CED) of the Year Award: Joan Urbaniak, Greater Inland Empire
• CED Rising Star Award: Laura Hagan, Suncoast (Florida); and Melodye Myers, Southeastern Virginia.
• Educator of the Year: Patricia Martin, CMCA, PCAM, President, Trinity Management Services, LLC, Warrenton, VA
• Legislative Action Committee of the Year: California LAC

Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., CAI is national and chapter-based organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, effective and harmonious community associations. CAI members include community associations, individual homeowners, professional managers, management firms and businesses that provide a variety of products and services to community associations. More information on CAI and its 55 local, regional and state chapters is available at www.CAIonline.org or by calling (703) 548-8600.