I'm pleased to announce that Mark Stevens, IPMS #50924, has been selected by the Executive Board to serve in the newly created position of IT Director, overseeing the management, maintenance, and selection of the various IT infrastructure tools that enable IPMS/USA to operate in today's digital age. Mark  is a scale-modeling enthusiast with more than 40 years of experience in the hobby and over 35 years of professional experience in technology, digital innovation, IT infrastructure, networking, aviation safety, GIS, and robotics.

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Time to Celebrate the winners of the various awards at Nationals this year. First up - our Best of the Year! The Awards are:

• Chapter of the Year: IPMS Mid-Michigan Model Makers
• Member of the Year: Mark Stevens
• Website of the Year: Austin Scale Modeler’s Society
• Newsletter of the Year: Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers

and a special award recognition to: Ro Annis, for the Special Edition Convention Journal

Here is Vlad's excellent gallery from the Nats:

https://www.svsmgallery.com/Top-level/Contests/IPMS-USA-Nationals-2026-Fort-Wayne-IN

Here are the 2026 Nationals Awards Presentations