Ken Brenden, chief designer for Wausau, Wis.-based Wausau Window and Wall Systems, was recently honored with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Architectural Products Group Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at AAMA's 67th national annual meeting.

The distinguished service award recognizes individuals for dedicated service, personal contributions and outstanding participation as a member of the Architectural Products Group. Brenden has served Wausau as the company's AAMA voting representative since 1993 and currently serves as second vice president of the association's curtainwall/ storefront/sloped glazing council. He is also chairman of the thermal barrier and board research committee task groups.

"I'm thankful that Wausau has provided me with the opportunity to participate in this important association," said Brenden. "AAMA has enabled me to expand my knowledge, allowed me to assist in developing important fenestration standards and helped me to make some very good friends along the way."