awards
NPA Annual Pawn
Industry Awards
Each year NPA honors outstanding achievements on the part of its members in several areas.
Award recipients are recognized at the Annual Awards Presentation at Pawn Expo.
2024 Pawnbroker of the Year:
Lisa Little
Fieldstone Jewelry & Pawn
The NPA Pawnbroker of the Year Award is presented to an individual who, through his/her performance, has demonstrated exceptional success in their business and local community and has made a significant contribution to the pawn industry during the previous year.
Industry Partner of the Year:
Dave Griffiths, AML Gurus
The NPA Industry Partner of the Year Award is presented to the NPA Industry Partner member who, through their performance and dedication, has shown significant support of the Association and its members.
State Association of the Year:
Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association
The State Association of the Year Award is presented to an association, who through their performance and activity, has demonstrated exceptional success within their state and local community and has made a significant contribution to the pawn industry during the previous year.
Outstanding Pawn Image Award:
Perry Lewin
Decatur Jewelry & Pawn
This award is presented annually to an NPA Pawnbroker or Industry Partner company who creatively generates positive awareness of the pawn industry through networking, collaboration and leadership.
Young Professional of the Year:
Jeremy Powell, BJ Pawn
The Young Professional of the Year Award is presented to an individual who, through his/her performance, has demonstrated exceptional success in their business and local community and has made a significant contribution to the pawn industry during the previous year.
Outstanding Community Relations:
Tommy Hunt, Tom’s Pawn Central
This award is presented annually to an NPA Pawnbroker or Industry Partner company whose public service and/or voluntarism efforts advance the standard and quality of life in their community.
Awards Categories
Pawnbroker of the Year
The NPA Pawnbroker of the Year Award is presented to an individual who, through his/her performance, has demonstrated exceptional success in their business and local community and has made a significant contribution to the pawn industry during the previous year.
Young Professional of the Year
The Young Professional of the Year Award is presented to an individual who, through his/her performance, has demonstrated exceptional success in their business and local community and has made a significant contribution to the pawn industry during the previous year.
State Association of the Year
The State Association of the Year Award is presented to an association, who through their performance and activity, has demonstrated exceptional success within their state and local community and has made a significant contribution to the pawn industry during the previous year.
Outstanding Pawn Image Award
This award is presented annually to an NPA Pawnbroker or Industry Partner company who creatively generates positive awareness of the pawn industry through networking, collaboration and leadership.
Industry Partner of the Year
The NPA Industry Partner of the Year Award is presented to the NPA Industry Partner member who, through their performance and dedication, has shown significant support of the Association and its members.
Outstanding Community Relations Award
This award is presented annually to an NPA Pawnbroker or Industry Partner company whose public service and/or voluntarism efforts advance the standard and quality of life in their community
Charles R. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual who, through his/her outstanding leadership and efforts has gone above and beyond and made a significant and lasting impact on the pawn industry over the course of their pawnbroking career. They are regarded by their peers as leaders in the industry and recognized as such nationally. This is the highest honor awarded by NPA and should be awarded only to individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to the Association and to the success of the pawn industry.
Past Award Winners
Pawnbroker of the Year
• 2024 Lisa Little – Fieldstone Jewelry & Pawn
• 2023 Nick Fulton – USA Pawn
• 2022 Kelly Swisher – Arlington Jewelry and Loan
• 2021 Michael Mack- Max Pawn Luxury, Las Vegas, NV
• 2019 Beth Anundi- Capital Pawn, Salem, OR
• 2018 Rob Anderson- R & R Pawn, Indianapolis, IN
• 2017 Lou Tansky– Uncle Ben’s Pawn Shop, Cleveland, OH
• 2016 Greg Engstrom– AmeriPawn of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, IN
• 2015 Tim Collier– Pacer Ltd, Little Rock, AR
• 2014 Ric Blum– Ohio Loan Co, Dayton, OH
• 2013 Seth Gold– American Jewelry & Loan, Detriot, MI
• 2012 Stan Tidwell– Standon, Inc, Old Hickory, TN
• 2011 Bob Moulton– National Jewelry & Pawn, Inc, Durham, NC
• 2010 Rick Harrison– Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, Las Vegas, NV
• 2009 Rosemary Hipps– Larry’s Jewelry & Pawn, Florence, AL
• 2008 Sam Shocket– King’s Jewelry & Loan, Los Angeles, CA
• 2007 Brad Rixmann– Pawn America, Burnsville, MN
• 2006 Tim Collier– Pacer Ltd, Little Rock, AR
• 2005 Tom Brown– Brown’s Jewelry & Loan, Whittier, CA
• 2004 Ken Smith– Cindy’s Pawn Shop, Hemet, CA
• 2003 Morgan Jones– American Pawn & Jewelry, Inc, Garland, TX
• 2002 NPA Board of Directors
• 2001 Janis Feazelle– 1st Lugoff, Lugoff, SC
• 2000 Jackie Kinlaw– Quick Cash Pawn Shops, Sugar Hill, GA
• 1999 Steve Krupnik– Cloud Ten, Inc, Mishawaka, IN
• 1999 Gary Grubbs– AAA Book & Pawn, Largo, FL
• 1997 Denis Hooker– San Jose, CA
• 1996 Skip Christiansen
Charles R. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2023 Tim Collier– Pacer, Ltd, Little Rock, AR
• 2022 Kerry Rainey– Bayou Pawn & Jewelry, Hammond, LA
• 2021 Kevin Prochaska- Lombard Financial Services, Longview, TX
• 2019 Earl Oller– Silver Lining Jewelry and Loan, Portland, OR
• 2018 Gerald Modell– Modell Collateral Loans, Inc, New York, NY
• 2017 Craig Rabiner– Kohn’s Loan, Co, Lima, OH
• 2016 Dave Adelman– Jerry’s Pawn Shop, Inc, Atlanta, GA
• 2015 Ed Bean– Suffolk Jewelers, Inc, Boston, MA
• 2014 Fran Bishop– Dollar Pawn, Inc, Haleyville, AL
• 2013 Harold Dambrot– Gem Financial Services, Inc, Brooklyn, NY
• 2012 Paul Edge– Associated Pawn, Inc, Gatesville, TX
• 2011 Charles R. Jones– King City Cash and Loan, Mount Vernon, IL
• 2010 Brian Smith– USA Credit Corp, Ridgeland, MS
• 2009 Bob Stogner– House of Quality Coins/Jewelry, Lumberton, NC
Industry Partner of the Year
• 2024 Dave Griffiths – AML Gurus
• 2023 Nickolas Christakis – Nikos Jewelry
• 2022 Deanna Thompson- Marquee Luxury
• 2021 United Precious Metals- Alden, NY
• 2019 Leaderato- San Diego, CA
• 2018 Palak Diam Inc- Los Angeles, CA
• 2017 Geib Refining Corporation– Warwick, RI
• 2016 The Trendz– Los Angeles, CA
• 2015 Marshall & Sterling– Poughkeepsie, NY
• 2014 RMF Consulting Group, Inc.-Las Vegas, NV
• 2013 Stuller – LaFayette, LA
• 2012 National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)– Newtown, CT
• 2011 Union Life & Casualty– Phoenix, AZ
• 2010 PawnMaster® (by Data Age)– Clearwater, FL
• 2009 M&M Merchandisers– Fort Worth, TX
• 2008 Mid-States Recycling & Refining, Inc.– Des Plaines, IL
• 2007 Geib Refining – Warwick, RI
• 2006 Pawnshop Consulting Group– Tamarac, FL
• 2005 GlobalPawn.com – Ashburn, VA
• 2004 Fast Tax – LaFayette, LA
• 2003 Burrell Printing Co.– Pflugerville, TX
• 2002 Zimbal’s– Clearwater, FL
• 2001 M&M Merchandisers– Fort Worth, TX
• 2000 Wexler Insurance Agency– Coral Gables, FL
• 1999 Burrell Printing Co.– Pflugerville, TX
• 1998 Bluestone Trading Co.– Cleveland, OH
• 1997 Jeff Webber Refining
• 1996 Burrell Printing Co.– Pflugerville, TX
Outstanding Pawn Industry Image Award
• 2024 Perry Lewin – Decatur Jewelry & Pawn
• 2023 Dave Griffiths – AML Gurus
• 2022 Cyndee Harrison- The Pawnbroker Network
• 2021 Lisa Little, Fieldstone Jewelry & Loan– Conyers, GA
• 2018 Max Pawn– Las Vegas, NV
• 2017 Dynasty Jewelry & Loan Ltd– Norcross, GA
Young Professional of the Year
• 2024 Jeremy Powell – BJ Pawn
• 2023 Angel Ingram- D. Angelo’s Pawners & Jewelers
• 2022 Danielle Foster- Uncle Dan’s Pawn
• 2021 Stacey Vanegas– Sunbelt Pawn & Jewelry
• 2019 Nicholas Fulton– USA Pawn, Ridgeland, MS
• 2018 Randi Nell– Big Dog Pawn, West Jordan, UT
• 2017 Nick Uroda– Clark Loan & Jewelry, Inc, Aberdeen, MD
• 2016 Kathleen Barbee– Lombard Financial Services, Fort Worth, TX
• 2015 Joshua Davis– Gold N Connection, Oakland Park, FL
State Association of the Year
• 2024 Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association
• 2023 Illinois Pawnbrokers Association
• 2022 California Pawnbrokers Associaion
• 2021 Texas Pawnbrokers Associaion
Pawnbroker Hero of the Year
• 2007 Jim Starnes– American Pawn Exchange II, Taylors, SC
• 2006 Nick Fulton & Brian Smith –United Credit Corporation, Ridgeland, MS/USA Credit Corp, Ridgeland, MS
• 2005 Corporal Juan Rodriguez
• 2004 Bob McCullough & Curt Sutherland– Pawn Plus, Inc, Macomb, IL/Austin Pawn & Jewelry, Austin, TX
• 2003 Rick Bryant– Iowa
Outstanding Community Relations
• 2024 Tommy Hunt – Tom’s Pawn Central
• 2022 Bob Moulton- National Jewelry and Pawn
• 2019 Max Pawn– Las Vegas, NV
• 2018 American Jewelry and Pawn– Detroit, MI
• 2017 Braswell & Son Pawnbrokers– Little Rock, AR
• 2016 The Wright Pawn & Jewelry Co– Houston, TX
• 2015 National Jewelry & Pawn– Durham, NC
