Tim McCain was unprepared to be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Chairman's Award of Innovation at the SPOA annual conference. The ImageQuix/PhotoLynx executive said the impact was still felt hours later.
"It was huge," he said. "Later that night, when I sat back, I thought there were so many other people that deserved it before me. I can count 15-20 guys in my head right now who deserve it. And for me to get it so early in SPOA's existence was amazing."
The award announcement came as a surprise to McCain.
"I was shocked at how emotionally I got," he said. "I got teary-eyed. To be recognized like that just blew me away and, at that moment, I was speechless. I literally couldn't couldn't fathom it. When I was walking up (the podium), it felt surreal. It was very intense."
McCain recognizes the award doesn't honor just him but also the many co-workers, partners, and innovators who came before.
"There are definitely others who are more innovative," said McCain. "I am more of a collaborator. In my speech, I recognized Tawnya, Christian, and all the other people who were on my team throughout the years.
"For me, innovation comes from waking up every morning and grinding; it's recognizing that opportunity when it pops up and being in the position to act. That's just being prepared."
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