Proctor of the Year awards
In honor and recognition of Dr. Abbie F. Salny’s years of service as American Mensa’s Supervisory Psychologist, three awards have been established.
Proctor of the Year, is awarded annually to outstanding Proctors. Established in 2000 and best known as the Abbie, the award is given to members who are ambassadors of Mensa, make test sessions enjoyable, test regularly, show originality about testing, and are conscientious Proctors.
Testing Coordinator of the Year, is awarded annually to outstanding Testing Coordinators. Known as the Dave Felt Award, this award is given to the Testing Coordinators who help encourage new proctors, find test sites and show originality in advertising, and promoting testing.
The Dr. Salny Award for Outstanding Service in the Area of Testing is awarded to a person or Local Group exhibiting exceptional service in the area of testing. These awards are given by the Testing Team. Regional certificates may also be awarded.
Contact the National Testing Officer for more information on these awards. Annually, the national Testing Team reviews and updates criteria for the Proctor & Testing Coordinator of the Year awards.
Proctor of the Year Award Recipients
| Recipient(s) | Year |
|---|---|
| Bill Maki |
2024 |
| Douglas Mayo |
2023 |
| Ellen Bauer |
2022 |
| No Proctor was recognized due to the overall limitations on testing in 2020-21. |
2021 |
| Joan Hiller, Martha A. McKeon |
2020 |
| Taz Criss |
2019 |
| Angie Mattson |
2018 |
| Marilyn Carpenter |
2017 |
| Bertie Clarke |
2016 |
| Sandra Greene Lackovic, Alan E. Brill |
2015 |
| Elizabeth Meadows, Dave Felt, Daniel Phillips, VeraLouise Pfeiffer, Martha McKeon, Sandy Halby, Baker Ring, John Pfeiffer, Annemarie McTaggart |
2014 |
| Martha McKeon |
2010 |
| David Felt |
2009 |
| Joseph O’Malley |
2008 |
| Steve Merchant |
2007 |
| Conrad Pomykala |
2006 |
| Susan L. Martin |
2005 |
| Ray O’Connor |
2004 |
| John D. Schultz |
2003 |
| Petra Kowalis |
2002 |
| Paul Jensen |
2001 |
| Abbie F. Salny |
2000 |
Regional Abbie Certificate Recipients
| Recipient(s) | Year |
|---|---|
| John R. Pfeiffer |
2010 |
| John Bauman, Ann Knudson |
2009 |
| Karen Kozak, Cindy Ogilivie |
2008 |
| Glenn L. Davis, Richard Dolliver, Roy Huff, Karen Kozak |
2007 |
| Glenn L. Davis, Martha McKeon |
2006 |
| Sallie Banko, Clotilde Cepeda, Mary Ann Cox, Danita Fleck, Nancy Heinrich |
2005 |
| John Barnes, Paula LeCocq, Ken Lowe, Martha McKeon, Cadence Schurr |
2004 |
| Clotilde Cepeda, Lee Hansen, Martha McKeon, Cat Sterrett, Cedric Stratton, Russ Washburne |
2003 |
| Richard Dolliver, Martha McKeon |
2001 |
Testing Coordinator of the Year Recipients
| Recipient(s) | Year |
|---|---|
| Bill Maki |
2024 |
| Marghretta McBean |
2022 |
| No Testing Coordinator was recognized due to the overall limitations on testing in 2020-21. |
2021 |
| Conrad F. Pomykala |
2020 |
| Conrad Pomykala |
2019 |
| Angie Mattson |
2018 |
| Michelle Rakshys |
2017 |
| Denver Mensa, Craig L. Thighe, Kathy Molnar, Jennifer Jewell, Jeane Thompson RN |
2016 |
| Conrad F. Pomykala |
2015 |
| Elisa Miller, Rhonda Johnston, Angela Mattson, Baker Ring, Nicole Bissonnette |
2014 |
| Beverly Flechsig |
2010 |
| Greg Kontz |
2009 |
| South Texas Mensa |
2007 |
| Minnesota Mensa |
2004 |
| Dave Felt |
2003 |
Dr. Salny Award for Outstanding Service in the Area of Testing
| Recipient(s) | Year |
|---|---|
| Bertha Clarke, Angela Mattson |
2023 |