IAHTM's annual conference

IAHTM Annual Conference

IAHTM Annual Conference

Ft. Worth, Texas  |  Sept. 12 – Sept. 17, 2025

Please join us for the 2025 IAHTM Annual Education Conference being held at the Omni Ft. Worth.

Learn from the best in the industry on new developments, success stories, and what future trends to look out for. You also will leave the conference with new ideas and opportunities to improve your business, learning from the experiences of some of the top professionals in the industry.

For further information, please contact Christy Carper, Executive Director of IAHTM:
ccarper@iahtm.com | 1-208-964-2923

Empowering People.
Inspiring Change.

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IAHTM’s Don Pedder Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2015 IAHTM established the prestigious Don Pedder Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize outstanding professionals who have shown leadership and dedication to the healthcare textile industry. The honor is awarded every fall at the IAHTM’s Annual Conference, though nominations are accepted throughout the year. Please note, nominations for 2025 must be submitted via the form below by June 1, 2025.

Nominating a Peer

To nominate someone for the Don Pedder Lifetime Achievement Award, the nominee must meet the following criteria:

Please submit your nominations through the following form.

Nomination form

Award Criteria:

  1. The nominee must have been actively involved as an educator, operator, or vendor in the laundry and linen service industry for a minimum of 15 years.
  2. The nominee must have been involved and supportive of IAHTM, its members, the ALM, or other Associations in the industry for at least 10 years.
  3. It is recognized that the individual has positively impacted the industry in some way including having contributed to its betterment.
  4. The individual may have supported others including staff members or colleagues in the growth and improvement of roles in the industry.
  5. The nominee must have provided outstanding service to the textile industry, community, and organization with which they work.
  6. The nominee must display a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.
    • Nominees may include letters of recommendation describing the nominee’s character and contributions to the textile industry.
    • Recipients are required to submit a biography and digital headshot once selected.