CHICAGO — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced the winners of the 2024 IAEE Awards Program. The winners of these awards will be recognized and celebrated at the awards ceremony taking place during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Los Angeles.
And the Winners Are…
- Pinnacle Award: Janet Sperstad, CMP-Fellow, Faculty Emerita at Madison College
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Linda Wineski, Founder and President, Convention Plant Creations
- Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award: Josie Z. Caldwell, CEM-AP, DES, Senior Client Relationship Director, Freeman and Dr. Chin-Hsun Tsai, Assistant Professor at Iowa State University
- Cathy Breden Woman of Achievement Award: Gwen Venable, CEM, Executive Vice President, Expo and Communication Services, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
- Chapter Merit Award: Scott Crawford, CEM, Senior Vice President, Business Development, GES; Sarah Griffin, CEM, Event Manager, Pharma Brand US, Informa Markets; Christen Tye, CEM, Content Manager, World Pet Association; Brendon Winters, Vice President of Business Development, AmericanAV
- Distinguished Service Award: Shirly Song, Deputy General Manager, Chongqing Yuelai Investment Group Co., Ltd.
- Humanitarian Award: Julie Pazina, CEM-AP, Vice President of Business Development, Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services
- Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award: Richard Smith, Senior Sales Manager, Informa Markets/World of Concrete
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Leigh Ann Simpson, CMP, Manager of Registration and Housing, Society of Biblical Literature
- Young Professional of the Year Award: Carly Heideger, CEM, Associate Vice President, Exhibits and Sponsorships, MCI USA
- Innovative Business Solution Award: Fill it Forward
Learn more about the 2024 IAEE Awards here.
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