The following awards are considered each year by the ICAC Awards Committee for presentation at the ICAC Annual Convention. They are not mandated, but are carefully considered from those nominated here and for those who distinguish themselves on behalf of the chiropractic profession. The awards are as follows:
ICAC`s Chiropractor of the Year - Top association award to the chiropractor who distinguishes himself or herself to the betterment of the ICAC and profession through academics, research and/or of professional advancement of the association and/or profession.
Presented by the last Chiropractor of the Year Recipient:
2021 Recipient: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H)
2015 Recipient: Ed Cremata, D.C.
2014 Recipient: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H)
2011 Recipient: Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H)
2008 Recipient: Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H)
2004 Recipient: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.
2002 Recipient: Brian J. Porteous, D.C.
2001 Recipient: Daniel Murphy, D.C.
2000 Recipient: Mark Cymerint, D.C.
1998 Recipient: David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H)
1997 Recipient: Robert K. Johnston, D.C.
1996 Recipient: John K. Maltby, D.C., FICAC(H)
1991 Recipient: James E. Musick, D.C.
D.D. Palmer Life Time Achievement Award - Top association honor for life time dedication to the association, profession and/or general public.
Presented by the ICAC President:
2020 Recipient: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H)
2015 Recipient: Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H)
2014 Recipient: John K. Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H)
2002 Recipient: James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H)
1997 Recipient: R. Weldon Muncy, D.C., FICA
1996 Recipient: James Bosley, D.C., FICA
B.J. Palmer Rookie of the Year Award - Top Rookie award is to any new startup chiropractor or chiropractor with new or innovative service to humanity or the profession. Given for community service and sacrifice to the needy, disabled, elderly or other worthwhile groups
Presented by the Chairman of the Awards Committee
2015 Recipient: Mary Pham, D.C.
2014 Recipient: Scott Heun, D.C..
1998 Recipient: Vincent Tokatlian, D.C.
1997 Recipient: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.
1996 Recipient: Larry Thill, D.C.
Chiropractic Assistant of the Year Award - The association`s top honor given to a chiropractic assistant excelling in his or her field of study or work on behalf of other colleagues or to the benefit of this association.
Presented by the Chairman of the Awards Committee:
1999 Recipient: Laura Rider
1998 Recipient: Janice Miller
1997 Recipient: Patricia Banta
1996 Recipient: Janice Miller
William S. Day Legislative Award - Top honor given to the individual who distinguishes himself or herself in the area of ICAC legislative activity.
Presented by the Chairman of the Legislative Committee:
2015 Recipient: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H)
2014 Recipient: Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H)
2006 Recipient: Kenneth So, D.C., FICAC(H)
2003 Recipient: James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H)
2000 Recipient: Vincent Tokantlian, D.C.
1998 Recipient: James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H)
1997 Recipient: Gayle Walsh, D.C.
1996 Recipient: Bill Spencer, D.C.
Carl S. Cleveland, Jr. Educator (or Researcher) of the Year Award - The associations top award to chiropractic and/or layman educators and/or researchers.
Presented by the CIB Chairman:
2015 Recipient: James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H)
2014 Recipient: Ed Cremata, D.C.
2006 Recipient: Peter Fysh, D.C.
2003 Recipient: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.
2001 Recipient: Charles Davis, D.C.
2000 Recipient: Brian J. Portious, D.C.
1998 Recipient: Carl S. Cleveland, D.C., FICA
1997 Recipient: Dan Murphy, D.C.
1996 Recipient: Dennis McKown, D.C.
President`s Distinguished Service Awards - Awards given at the discretion of the ICAC President in recognition of individual services performed during his or her administration.
Presented by the ICAC President
2022 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Ulyss Bidkaram, D.C.; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Roger Elmer, DC; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Will Rogers, DC; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.
2021 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Ulyss Bidkaram, D.C.; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Will Rogers, DC; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.
2020 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Ulyss Bidkaram, D.C.; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Will Rogers, DC; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.
2019 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Ulyss Bidkaram, D.C.; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Will Rogers, DC; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.
2018 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Ulyss Bidkaram, D.C.; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Steve Costales, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Will Rogers, DC; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C., JD
2017 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Ulyss Bidkaram, D.C.; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Steve Costales, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Will Rogers, DC; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C., JD
2016 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Russell Bloxton, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; Steve Costales, D.C.; Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Noel Hibbard, Attorney at Law; Brett Lemire, D.C.: Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); David Martinez; Michael McGowan, D.C.; D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C., JD
2015 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); David Borges, D.C.; David Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Scott Heun, D.C.; Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Bruce Parker, D.C.; Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C., JD
2014 Recipients: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Timothy Gay, D.C.; Scott Heun, D.C.; Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Bruce Parker, D.C.; Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neal Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C., JD
2013 Recipients: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Steven Eggleston, D.C., Attorney at Law; Timothy Gay, D.C.; Scott Heun, D.C.; Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Bruce Parker, D.C.; Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C., JD
2012 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Timothy Gay, D.C.; Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Bruce Parker, D.C.; Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neil Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C.
2011 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Ed Cremata, D.C.; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Timothy Gay, D.C.; Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Bruce Parker, D.C.; Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Dessa Schroeder, C.F.P.; Neil Sobol, Attorney at Law; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Frank Verdoliva, D.C.
2010 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Michelle Bonn-Irvine, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.
2009 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Alejandro Blanco, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Stuart Chandler, Attorney at Law; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Kevin Wong, D.C.
2008 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Alejandro Blanco, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Michelle Bonn-Irvine, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Stuart Chandler, Attorney at Law; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; Dennis McKown, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Mitchell Pearce, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Kevin Wong, D.C.
2007 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Alejandro Blanco, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Michelle Bonn-Irvine, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), Stuart Chandler, Attorney at Law; Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Michael McGowan, D.C.; Dennis McKown, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Charles Rollis, D.C.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Chad D. Warshel, D.C., Kevin Wong, D.C.
2006 Recipients: Michael Berry, D.C.; Travis Black, Attorney at Law,; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H); Michelle Bonn-Irvine, D.C.; David Borges, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H); Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H); John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Dennis McKown, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Charles Rollis, D.C.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Chad D. Warshel, D.C.; Kevin Wong, D.C.
2005 Recipients: Travis Black, Attorney at Law; Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H); Charles Davis, D.C.; John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Dennis McKown, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Charles Rollis, D.C.; Robert Steiskal, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Ms. Karen Timmermann; Chad D. Warshel, D.C..
2004 Recipients: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H); Charles Davis, D.C.; Hugo Gibson, D.C.; John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Brian Porteous, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Chad D. Warshel, D.C..
2003 Recipients: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.; David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H); Charles Davis, D.C.; John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Dennis McKown, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); Brian Porteous, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Ms. Karen Timmermann; Chad D. Warshel, D.C..
2002 Recipients: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C.; Charles Rollis, D.C.; Peter Thibodeau, D.C.; Juian Whitaker, M.D..
2000 Recipients: Clauda A. Anrig, D.C.; FICA, Robert Hoffman, D.C., FICA; John Maltby, D.C., FICAC(H).
1997 Recipients: David H. Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H); John K. Maltby, D.C., FICAC(H); Bruce Parker, D.C..
1996 Recipients: Eric Banta, B.A., FICAC(H); Robert K. Johnston, D.C.; James E. Musick, D.C., FICAC(H).
PAC Fellowships FICAC(H) - Top honors given to chiropractors who have contributed to ICAC legislative efforts through the ICAC-PAC with $5000 cash, life time contributions or more, or equivalent in kind contributions or services to the ICAC PAC, legislative activities or ICAC endorsed candidates.
Presented by the Chairman of the ICAC-PAC:
2006 Recipients: Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H), Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H), Hugh Lubkin, D.C., FICAC(H)
2005 Recipient: Kenneth So, D.C., FICAC(H)
1998 Recipient: Ronald Hendrickson, FICAC(H)
1997 Recipient: Fred Dehn, D.C., FICAC(H)
1996 Recipients: Eric D. Banta, BA, FICAC(H), David H.Cauble, D.C., FICAC(H), David Hamilton, D.C., FICAC(H), John K. Maltby, D.C., FICAC(H), James E. Musick, D.C., FICAC(H)
Torch Bearer Certificates - Recognition for all those who contributed $100 or more to the ICAC-PAC for the prior year.
Presented by the Chairman of the ICAC-PAC:
To be awarded at the 2022 Annual Convention
Legislative District Director Certificates - Recognition for all those chiropractors who volunteered the year before to participate in the ICAC grass roots lobbying efforts by serving as Legislative District Directors.
Presented by the Chairman of the ICAC-PAC:
To be awarded at the 2022 Annual Convention
Awards Committee (2021-2022):
Thumper Bloomquist, D.C., FICAC(H), Treasurer, Chairman
John Maltby, D.C., FICA, FICAC(H); President
James Musick, D.C., FICAC(H), Executive Director
Charles Davis, D.C., FICAC(H), Chairman of the Board
Peter Thibodeau, D.C, Director