The LAMP Awards

GAMA International cannot achieve its mission of growing leaders without the energy, commitment, and time of its member volunteers. The association exists both for and because of them.

Each year at LAMP, its annual meeting, GAMA honors several outstanding members who have demonstrated commitment to GAMA’s mission and excellence in their efforts to move it forward. The LAMP Awards — the Cy Pick Award, the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Editor's Choice Award — provide GAMA with an opportunity to thank these dedicated volunteers.

Cy Pick Award

The Cy Pick Award was established in 2000 in honor of C.A. “Cy” Pick, CLU ChFC FIC, who served as both president of GAMA International and chair of the GAMA Foundation Board of Trustees. The Cy Pick Award recognizes individuals who, like Cy, have made impressive contributions to the financial services industry through their volunteer activities with GAMA International. All GAMA International volunteers are eligible to be considered for the award except those who have gone through, or are slated to go through, the Executive Committee (that is, president, president-elect, vice president and secretary).

Volunteer of the Year Award

The Volunteer of the Year Award was initiated by GAMA International in 2007 to annually recognize significant contributions on GAMA's behalf. This award recognizes the efforts of one volunteer who stood out because of his or her tireless commitment to improving GAMA and the industry throughout the past year. With the exception of current board members, all members participating in GAMA committees are eligible to receive this award.

Editor’s Choice Award

Since 2006, GAMA International has bestowed the Editor’s Choice Award for the outstanding practitioner-authored feature article for the GAMA International Journal during a calendar year. This award is one way that GAMA recognizes the efforts of its member-authors, who volunteer their time to share their successful ideas and best practices with fellow GAMA members. The recipient of the Editor’s Choice Award is chosen by the GAMA International Journal Committee, which reviews all articles submitted by GAMA International members.