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Each year, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) recognizes and awards professionals in the exhibitions and events industry for their contributions. Industry professionals can be nominated for any of the awards as long as they meet the criteria outlined by IAEE. These awards represent IAEE's highest honors and will be presented at the Opening General Session and Awards Ceremony held during Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held 9-11 December 2008 in Miami Beach, Florida. THE DEADLINE FOR 2008 NOMINATIONS WAS 20 JUNE 2008. For details about the 2008 awards, download the 2008 Call for Nominations brochure now. The 2008 IAEE Awards Program is designed to recognize those professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the exhibitions and events industry. As a member of the exhibition and event industry community, we value your opinion and invite you to nominate an individual for one of these prestigious honors: - Distinguished Service
(Download Distnguished Service Award nomination form.) Rookie of the Year, Show Manager This is your chance to recognize an individual who has forged new ground within IAEE and/or the exhibitions and events industry. Nominate someone who has dedicated his/her career to the exhibition and event industry, has attained outstanding achievement and/or has contributed significantly to the profession. Professionals may be nominated for any of the awards as long as they meet the criteria outlined by IAEE. Once nominations have been received, the IAEE Awards Committee will discuss each candidate’s qualifications in depth, and the final selection will be based on merit.
GENERAL GUIDELINES - IAEE staff are not eligible to submit nominations.
- IAEE Awards Committee members are not eligible for awards during their active term on the committee.
- Members of the IAEE Awards Committee may submit names into nomination but may not nominate an employee or employer for an award.
- Current IAEE Board of Directors members are not eligible for awards during their term.
- Those nominees who do not receive an award but do meet all eligibility requirements will be carried forward for two years for all awards except the Outstanding Achievement in Innovation in Business Solutions and the Outstanding Achievement in Marketing & Sales Awards, which will be considered only for the year in which they are nominated.
- The IAEE Board of Directors must approve all award recommendations submitted by the IAEE Awards Committee.
HOW TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION - Review all of the awards criteria and eligibility requirements.
- Decide for which award you would like to nominate someone, making sure all criteria for that award is met.
- Fill out the corresponding nomination form for that award.
- Provide all necessary background information citing why you think this candidate deserves the award(s) as specified by the award criteria.
- Submit the nomination online or mail all materials to: IAEE Awards Call for Nominations 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 308 Dallas, Texas USA 75251 or Fax the information to +1 (972) 458-8119.
Download the 2008 Call for Nominations brochure now. |
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