Arizona Self-storage Association Announces 2010 Pioneer Award Recipient

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun. 29, 2010 - The Arizona Self Storage Association (AZSA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2010 Pioneer Award as Bill Cole of B.C. Cole Auctioneers. Cole was presented with the prestigious award during the closing ceremonies of AZSA’s 12th Annual Conference and Tradeshow.
Each year since 2005, AZSA has acknowledged a member of the association for his/her substantial time, contributions, and service to the industry, and for exemplifying the association’s mission of promoting professionalism statewide. This recognition comes in the form of the esteemed Pioneer Award. Past recipients of the Pioneer Award include Richard Marmor, Hardy Good, Bill Alter, Bob Schoff, and Chris Rudel.

This year Bill Cole was presented with the honor. Cole has been involved in the self-storage industry since 1992. An active sponsor and supporter of AZSA, Cole played a significant role in implementation of the association’s statewide auction Web site. He was a charter member of AZSA and served on its board for six years.
“On behalf of the Arizona Self-Storage Association, I congratulate Bill Cole for receiving this year’s Pioneer Award,” says Martin Lorch, President of the Arizona Self-Storage Association. “We appreciate Bill’s numerous contributions to our industry and his dedicated service to the association.”
For more information, visit www.azselfstorage.com or contact AZSA Headquarters at (602) 374-7184.

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About The Arizona Self-Storage Association
Founded in1996, the Arizona Self-Storage Association was created to strengthen the self-storage industry in Arizona, promote professional standards and quality, and present a unified voice on issues affecting the industry in the state and in its communities. The AZSA continues that mission today with more than 500 facility and vendor members.