IAEE Awards

2024 IAEE Award Winner Fill it Forward is Revolutionizing Reuse Culture

Every scan of a Fill it Forward product diverts waste from landfills and funds clean water projects worldwide, turning simple daily habits into powerful forces for change. Discover how this IAEE Innovative Business Solution Award Winner is leveraging technology and high-quality, made in the USA bottles to track environmental impact while partnering with major organizations to eliminate millions of single-use items from the waste stream.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Julie Pazina Aims to Move Mountains

In the dynamic world of civic engagement, Julie Pazina stands as a beacon of hope and innovation. Her journey from conservation advocate to State Senator reveals a powerful narrative of how passionate leadership can bridge policy, education and community empowerment. This IAEE Humanitarian Award Winner is not just changing policies – she's cultivating a more resilient and inspired future.

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Pinnacle Award Winner Walter M.S. Yeh

Walter M.S. Yeh gives retirement a whole new meaning as he continues to help the exhibitions and events industry in Taiwan and Asia blaze new trails using the latest technology and innovation. Learn how this IAEE Pinnacle Award winner is making the most of his knowledge and experience, and what he sees as the future of the industry.

The Power of Recognition

IAEE President and CEO David DuBois explores the motivating power behind recognizing those who go above and beyond to contribute to the industry.

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Distinguished Service Award Winner Bob Schuler

Not everyone may know that Bob Schuler is a big DIY’er at home, but it’s no secret he is a man who gets things done for IAEE and the industry! Read on to learn how he has applied his passion for the industry into beneficial initiatives for all, earning him the IAEE Distinguished Service Award.

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award Winner RX | JCK Sales & Marketing Team

The Sales and Marketing Team for RX’s JCK show met the challenges of the pandemic head on, achieving record-breaking performance in attendance and exhibit space revenue when most shows struggled to regain their footing. Get inspired by the award-winning strategies they employed.

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Chapter Merit Award Winner Sydney Rhea, CEM

Sydney Rhea, CEM gives all of herself in everything she does. Whether it’s tending to her 75 fruit trees that yield a bounty of delicious treats or learning new ways to contribute to the industry, she is always looking for ways to cultivate growth and the Rocky Mountain Chapter is loving every bit of it!

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award Winner Dr. Kristin Malek, CMP, CED, DES, CHE

Kristin Malek fuels her passion for teaching others about exhibitions and events through her own boundless curiosity and love of learning. Read on to see how last year’s IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year stays on top of the industry’s latest developments.

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Chapter Merit Award Winner Ronika Nash, CEM

Ronika “Nika” Nash is a testament to how becoming more involved on the local level can not only change the course of one’s career, but your personal gratification as well. From teacher to exhibitions and events role model, Nika is ray of sunshine ready to spread positivity and productivity everywhere she goes!

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award Winner Lisa Lazzaretto

Lisa Lazzaretto will not be deterred when it comes to helping her exhibitors and sponsors get the most bang for their buck. Her attention to detail and openness to new ideas resulted in record-breaking performance at a time when the majority of the industry was struggling. Read on to see how she does it!

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Chapter Merit Award Winner Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

Stephenie Hawkins is all about keeping life interesting! When she isn’t helping IAEE’s Southwest Chapter create fantastic outreach programs, she is storyboarding her next big idea or planning a new global adventure.

IAEE Spotlight on 2022 IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Bob Hancock

Bob Hancock is a true Southern gent with a love for the industry that fuels his passion for giving back. Read how this long-time IAEE member cultivates the fresh perspective and sunny disposition that inspired his colleagues to name him the 2022 IAEE Volunteer of the Year.

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