Vinson Award for Outstanding Service
The Vinson Award for Outstanding Service is named after Vinson Guard Service founded by Joseph D. Vinson, Sr., in appreciation of the Vinson family members and company managers who have served our organization and profession for decades. The award has been presented annually since 2012 to an elected NCISS Director, Committee Chair, or other member in recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to NCISS.
Vinson Guard Service was founded by Joseph D. Vinson, Sr. in 1963. This family-owned business grew from 3 employees to more than 1,600 with 23 offices in 6 states in the southeastern U.S. Joseph Sr. was a founding member of NCISS and hosted the first conference in New Orleans in 1976. Today, J.D. Vinson, Jr., his daughter Christine Vinson, his sister and NCISS Past President Maria Vinson Landry are all actively involved in the business operation. NCISS Past President Mike Meyers was a Vinson Executive Vice President, and Greg Carter is a Vinson Vice President who has served on the NCISS Board.
2024 Vinson Award for Outstanding Service Recipient
Adina Conroy
Adina Conroy is the current Vice President of NCISS and previously served as a Director.
Past Recipients of The Vinson Award for Outstanding Service
(2023) Edward J. Ajaeb, Washington, D.C.
(2022) Kelly Cory, Pasadena, California
(2020) Tina Thomas, Phoenix, Arizona
(2019) Tim Gilbert, Westland, Michigan
(2018) Brandy Lord, Granger, Indiana
(2017) Terry Myer, Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
(2016) Dean Gluth, Schaumburg, Illinois
(2014) Bill Fletcher, Purlear, North Carolina
(2013) Vince Ruffolo, Blue Island, Illinois (posthumously)
(2012) Dean Beers, Greeley, Colorado