The Monitoring Association (TMA) had the distinct opportunity to recognise the exceptional contributions of Larry Dischert, JCI, on Nov. 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.
TMA President Morgan Hertel presented the respected and esteemed volunteer with TMA’s highest honour, the Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award.
Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award
The Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award, established in 1991 to honour its namesake, a dedicated pioneer, and past president, recognises exceptional long-term TMA leadership and support.
In presenting the award to Dischert, TMA President Morgan Hertel shared, “In our industry, there is a whole subset of individuals who work tirelessly, doing the lion's share of the work with little or no public recognition."
Standards development
This year’s Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award winner is one example of those who have been working in the background"
"This year’s Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award winner is one example of those who have been working in the background for many years."
"Over five decades, his contributions to standards development within the security and monitoring industries have been immeasurable.”
Equipment and installation standards
From a blank piece of paper and assistance from a few industry peers, Dischert initiated the creation and development of UL1981 Central-Station Automation Systems and has since contributed to many UL standards.
From an emphasis on the continuous maturation of UL1981 and UL827, he became a key contributor to UL STP205 and its sub-parts for all equipment and installation standards that impact the safe reliable operation of a monitoring center.
ANSI/TMA AVS-01 2023 AVS
Most recently, Dischert’s involvement includes but is not limited to, extensive work with TMA CS-V-01 Alarm Confirmation, Verification and Notification Procedures, and ANSI/TMA AVS-01 2023 Alarm Validation Scoring (AVS) Standard with the mission to increase the value of the Central Station service.
“I can’t thank the TMA and industry leaders enough for this recognition,” stated Dischert. “I’ve put 50 years of my life into this arena and have gotten much in return. And this rounds it out very nicely. Again, thanks.”