Bernon G. Perkins Award
One of NFBA's highest honors - The Bernon G. Perkins Award is presented at the annual Frame Building Expo Awards Luncheon to an individual who demonstrates exemplary service to the post-frame industry. The winner is also featured in Frame Building News magazine.
To nominate someone you feel qualifies for this prestigious award, please fill out and submit the nomination form.
Criteria
- Current NFBA Member
- Dedicated over 5 years to the industry.
About Bernon G. Perkins: Bernon G. Perkins is credited with refining the evolution of the modern post-frame building from a temporary "pole barn" to a longlasting structure. Red cedar poles were used before Perkins' time, lending up to a decade or more of longevity to structures. When red cedar poles became scarce in the mid-1930's, Perkins used creosote-treated poles to provide primary structural support. This innovation extended a typical pole building's life by several decades. Perkins pioneered several design enhancements and post frame has since proven an economical and efficient building system for a multitude of uses.
Bernon G. Perkins Award Winner
| Past Perkins Award Winners | |
| 2023- Dr. Joe Zulovich | 2000 - Dr. David Bohnhoff |
| 2022 - Tim Royer | 1999 - Bob Moore & Gus Gilderbloom |
| 2021 - Matt Greiner | 1998 - Russ McGinnis |
| 2017 - John Hill | 1997 - Dr. Don Bender |
| 2016 - John Wick | 1996 - Dr. David Bohnhoff |
| 2015 - Henry Getz | 1995 - Dr. William Bickert |
| 2014 - Randy Ridenour | 1994 - Dr. Art Muehling |
| 2013 - Ron Sutton | 1993 - Dr. Kifle Gebremedhin |
| 2012 - Gary Auman | 1992 - Bill Friday |
| 2011 - Leo Shirek | 1991 - Ken & Glen Umbaugh |
| 2009 - Dr. Harvey Manbeck | 1990 - Dr. Harvey Manbeck |
| 2008 - Doug Rammer | 1989/1988 - Al Dale |
| 2007 - Roy Reiman | 1987 - Dr. Frank Woeste |
| 2006 - Pat McGuire | 1986 - Bernon G. Perkins |
| 2005 - Pete Kohl | |
| 2004 - Leo Shirek | |
| 2003 - Barry Bingham | |
| 2002 - Harold Schroth | |
