Here is Vlad's excellent gallery from the Nats:
https://www.svsmgallery.com/Top-level/Contests/IPMS-USA-Nationals-2026-Fort-Wayne-IN
read more...Upcoming IPMS/USA Website Update
The website update is now scheduled for Sunday, October 11th.
Please read the article on the upcoming IPMS/USA Website update.
News
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Posted on: August 8, 2026
Here are the 2026 Nationals Awards Presentations
Posted on: July 30, 2026
IPMS/USA is seeking a volunteer candidate for the newly created position of IT Director. This person will report to the President of IPMS/USA as a voting member of the Executive Board. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing guidance and oversight on the acquisition and use of software and hardware platforms to enhance our ability to service our membership.
- Reviewing the suite of current COTS and internally developed applications and making recommendations for their improved integration, maintainability and utility
- Working closely with the Treasurer and Director of social media regarding IT needs in support of their roles
- Oversight of model registration system, National Awards Presentation creation, Contest Photography scripts
- ...
Posted on: July 22, 2026
July 20th, 2026
Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on July 20th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.
Staff Updates and Reports
EA – Updating the Gallery and Forum sections of the website soon. Main website migration is...
read more... Posted on: July 13, 2026
June 28th, 2026
Regular Eboard Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on May 17th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.
Eboard Roundtable/Action Item Updates
DL – Regional Awards have all been distributed and National Awards are being prepared. Has been sending out...
read more... Posted on: July 13, 2026
Regular Eboard Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on May 17th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.
Eboard Roundtable/Action Item Updates
PP – Attended a meeting with SH and the convention team regarding the contest and judging. Everything is going well. Plans to follow up on the video regarding what judges look for....
read more... Posted on: June 7, 2026
Here are the IPMS/USA 2026 – Regional Awards winners.
IPMS/USA 2026 – Regional Awards
Chapter of the Region
Region 1 Chapter of the Region – 2026
Brooklyn Plastic Modelers Society
Brooklyn, NY
Region 4 Chapter of the Region – 2026
Mid Michigan Model Makers
Saginaw, MI
Region 6 Chapter of the Region – 2026
S.W.A.M.P. (South West Area Modelers of Plastic
Lake Charles, LA
Region 7 Chapter of the Region – 2026
Oregon Mid Valley Modelers
Lebanon, OR
Region 8 Chapter of the Region – 2026
San Diego
San Diego, CA
Region 12 Chapter of the Year – 2026
Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers
New Bern, NC
Member of...
read more... Posted on: May 22, 2026
April 19th, 2026
Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting
Present: John Noack (JN), Dave Morrissette (DM), David Lockhart (DL), Eugenie Taylor Ray (ETR), Chris Bucholtz (CB), Phil Perry (PP), Joe Terry (JT), David Knights (DK), Scott Hackney (SH), Nancy Kennedy-Hackney (NKH), Nate Pollock (NP), Eric Aitala (EA)
Absent: Mike Oberholtzer, Steven Broughall
Call to Order...
read more... Posted on: April 20, 2026
March 16th, 2026
Eboard Meeting
Present: John Noack (JN), Dave Morrissette (DM), Mike Oberholtzer (MO), David Lockhart (DL), Eugenie Taylor Ray (ETR), Chris Bucholtz (CB), Phil Perry (PP), Joe Terry (JT)
Absent: David Knights, Scott Hackney
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on...
read more... Posted on: March 20, 2026
February 15th, 2026 Regular Eboard Meeting Call to Order The meeting was called to order on February 15, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates
ETR – Has been meeting with Eric Aitala regarding the website update and refreshing website content. Continuing to look at ways to support Junior Clubs and possible ‘template’ for other clubs to use. Has been working with the Nationals team regarding Facebook posts to keep Nationals in people’s feed.
PP – Categories and rules are finished and are ready for the Convention.
SH – Contest is coming together. Trophy sponsorships will start Feb. 20th. Tiger Meet and Vendor Room sponsors have been secured. 2026 Categories and Rules have been posted to the Convention website...
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