Category: Awards
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Darlene Gudea: 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Congratulations to Darlene Gudea on winning the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award! Read about her profound sense of gratitude for the industry, the personal and professional insights that only 40+ years in the industry can provide, and her post-retirement plans that are – not surprisingly – full of challenges and rewards!
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Chris Bonifati: 2017 Rookie of the Year Award Winner
Congratulations to Chris Bonifati on winning the 2017 Rookie of the Year Award! Read about his start in the industry and how he’s proving to be a rising leader in his organization.
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Patricia Dwyer: 2017 Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations Patricia Dwyer on earning the 2017 Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award!
IAEE Awards Spotlight on B.Murphy: 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
Congratulations B. Murphy from Fern on earning the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award! Read how B got the IAEE DC chapter more involved with local charities and making an impact with the community.
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Elizabeth George: 2017 Merit Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Elizabeth George works in Customer & Audience Solutions at Informa Exhibitions. She joined the DFW Chapter’s marketing team in 2013, helping take pictures and working on the chapter’s social […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Bill McGlade, CEM: 2017 Young Professional of the Year Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Bill McGlade, CEM, Director of Account Management for a2z, Inc., has made a name for himself as a very active and engaged young professional. He has been an IAEE member […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Bruce Lemmon, CEM: 2017 Educator of the Year Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Bruce Lemmon, CEM, Owner of GEM Global Events Management LLC, earned his CEM designation in 1993 and began teaching CEM courses in 2005. He was one of the first […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Sue McCart: 2017 Merit Award Winner
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Sue McCart: 2017 Merit Award Winner By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Sue McCart, President of HFI Event Services, has demonstrated great dedication to the industry over her 35-year career. An […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Feathr: 2016 Outstanding Achievement in Innovation in Business Solutions Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager In 2016, Feathr presented its Event Marketing Cloud business solution for consideration in the IAEE Individual Awards Program. Feathr’s Event Marketing Cloud encompasses marketing strategies addressing: analytics and segmentation; […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Dennis Slater: 2016 Pinnacle Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), embodies the significance of the IAEE Pinnacle Award with more than 30 years of experience in the industry and […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Dana Kirkhart, CEM: 2016 Merit Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Dana Kirkhart, CEM, Director of Client Solutions Manager for Freeman, was nominated by the IAEE Central Texas Chapter for her many years of leadership, encouragement and assistance to chapter […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Jenn Ellek, CMP: 2016 Outstanding Achievement in Marketing & Sales Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Jenn Ellek, CMP is Sr. Director of Trade Marketing & Communications for the National Confectioners Association. In 2016, she was recognized for her ability to marry marketing strategy with […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Alex Land, CEM: 2016 Young Professional of the Year Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Alex Land, CEM serves as Sales Executive for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority. He has advocated for IAEE on local and national levels by serving on IAEE’s […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CFE, CEM: 2016 Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CFE, CEM with Certified Consulting Service has a longstanding relationship with IAEE’s CEM Learning Program, which has benefitted greatly from his contributions over the […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Bob Hancock: 2016 Merit Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Bob Hancock is General Manager, Atlanta with onPeak | GES. He was nominated by the IAEE Southeastern Chapter for his tireless support and participation of the chapter’s activities. […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Mindy Abel: 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Mindy Abel, CMP, CTA, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Development of Visit Anaheim has been described as a positive and energetic leader, whose hard work is reflected in […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Jacqueline Russo: 2016 Woman of Achievement Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Cassie Thompson has garnered significant accomplishments at SmithBucklin as Manager, Event Services as well as through her IAEE volunteerism and dedication to the industry. In only two years she was promoted twice and began pursuit of her CEM designation, all while serving on the IAEE Midwestern Chapter Board […]
The Importance of Industry Recognition
Originally published in Trade Show Executive, June 2016 Edition The exhibitions and events industry is fortunate to have incredibly talented professionals. I have said this many times and will continue to repeat it because I […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Janet Sperstad, CMP: 2015 Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Janet Sperstad, CMP, Program Director at Madison College has extensive practical and academic experience in the exhibitions and events industry. She created the United States’ first Associate Degree […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Cassie Thompson: 2015 Young Professional of the Year Award Recipient
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Cassie Thompson has garnered significant accomplishments at SmithBucklin as Manager, Event Services as well as through her IAEE volunteerism and dedication to the industry. In only two years […]
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