Girard G. "Jerry" Etheridge, Jr. is the 16th recipient of the Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control industry. The award is given by the Power Transmission Distributors Assn.

Etheridge received the award, named for PTDA's co-founder and first president, at the association's annual Industry Summit in Las Vegas Oct. 19th. The award was established in 1984 to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding, continuous, long-term support of PTDA and the PT/MC industry.

The Warren Pike Award is not automatically given each year, and is presented only if a qualified individual is identified, explained Mary Sue Lyon, PTDA's executive vice president, in presenting the award.

Etheridge is chairman emeritus of Orlando, Fla.-based Miller Bearings, Inc., a PTDA charter member with 17 locations across Florida.

From 1970 to 1985, Etheridge was one of PTDA's most active, energetic leaders, Lyon said. He was PTDA's president in 1979, and served on its board of directors from 1974 to 1980. He also served on 10 PTDA committees—including ones addressing industry relations, membership, convention planning, long-range planning, bylaws and government affairs—as well as its advisory board.

"Jerry's commitment has been a critical card in the association's success," Lyon added.

"It is a privilege for me to accept this [award] on your behalf," Etheridge said to attendees in accepting the award.