The Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service is presented each year by the Moving & Storage Institute to an individual who has demonstrated leadership, professionalism and integrity and made a significant contribution through technology, operations and/or sales innovation that has led to industry growth and advancement. 

Recognized as a prestigious symbol of leadership, innovation, integrity and service, the award is given to an active AMSA member with at least 20 years of service in the moving and storage industry.  The recipient must have contributed to the planning, promotion and execution of a special project and/or have advanced the industry through technological development, services or techniques.  Additionally, the winner must have enhanced the overall public image of the moving and storage industry through leadership within the community. 

The Moving & Storage Institute Board of Directors, state association executives, past recipients of the award, and AMSA's Board of Directors nominate and vote for the winning candidate.  The identity of the winner remains confidential until the award is announced during AMSA’s Annual Education Conference & Expo.

The 2009 MSI Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service was awarded to Charlie G. McDaniel of The Hilldrup Companies. Pictured L-R: Charles W. McDaniel, his wife Tricia, Charlie's daughter Elizabeth Wallace, Charlie McDaniel and his wife Mary Wynn.

Prior Recipients