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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.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Sarah Griffin Embodies Purpose-Driven Leadership

When leadership meets passion, extraordinary things happen. Sarah Griffin has transformed the Rocky Mountain Chapter through innovative strategies, mentorship and a commitment to bringing fresh energy to professional development. Learn how her commitment to setting new standards for chapter engagement earned her the 2024 IAEE Chapter Merit Award.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Richard Smith is a Master of Turning Connection into Sales

Richard Smith transformed his role at World of Concrete into record-breaking sales by combining traditional relationship building with digital innovation. From earning the nickname “Mr. Concrete” to receiving IAEE’s Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award, he reveals the strategies that define and multiply his passion for – and incredible success in – the exhibitions and events industry.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Gwen Venable Inspires Women to Break Barriers

Gwen Venable was bestowed the 2024 Cathy Breden Woman of Achievement Award because she exemplifies what leadership and empowering women is all about. Here, she shares her journey from chapter volunteer to industry changemaker, offering invaluable insights on mentorship, innovation and creating pathways for the next generation of industry leaders.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Brendon Winters is an Engagement Powerhouse

What happens when fresh perspective meets dedication? In just eight months, Brendon Winters transformed the IAEE Washington, D.C. Chapter's digital presence from modest to magnificent, earning him the IAEE Chapter Merit Award. Discover how this social media newcomer turned inexperience into advantage, revolutionizing chapter communications and setting new standards for member engagement.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Josie Z. Caldwell is Fearless

From pioneering gamified learning approaches to expanding industry education across international borders, Josie Z. Caldwell knows what it means to be an effective instructor. Her innovative teaching methods and dynamic influence have earned her the prestigious IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to professional education in the exhibitions and events industry.

IAEE Spotlight on 2023 Chapter Merit Award Winner Ray Baum

Chapter leader and champion Ray Baum has dedicated himself to making sure the IAEE DFW and Southwest Chapters deliver powerful benefits to their members. In this interview, the Chapter Merit Award winner shares why he loves being at the forefront of IAEE’s initiatives.

IAEE Spotlight on 2023 Innovative Business Solution Award Winner Tony Rissley

It hasn’t taken long for Innovative Business Solution Award Winner Tony Rissley to make a name for himself in the industry by helping organizations raise the bar on their fundraising efforts. In this interview, he talks about how the industry discovered and embraced his company, Expo Auctions.

IAEE Spotlight on 2023 Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award Winner Donna Johnson, CEM-AP, CMP

As a fervent advocate of continuing education, Donna Johnson has dedicated her service to helping industry professionals further their knowledge. Read on to learn how the Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award winner inspires others to engage in growing their careers.

IAEE Spotlight on 2023 Chapter Merit Award Winner Yalonde Tanner

After nearly 30 years of involvement with IAEE, Southeastern Chapter Chair Yalonde Tanner is a beloved member of the industry whose commitment has made a profound impact on her chapter. In this interview, the Chapter Merit Award winner shares what inspires her to bolster her chapter’s success year after year.

IAEE Spotlight on 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award Winner Lauren Miller, CMP, CEM

Lauren Miller consistently shows that she is in it to win it by stepping up to the plate in her job role, contributing to her local chapter’s success and frequently lending a hand to fellow YPs in their own pursuits. In this interview, learn how the Young Professional of the Year Award winner applies her passion for the industry to leading by example.

IAEE Spotlight on 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Ryan Lovell, CEM-AP

Ryan Lovell demonstrates his love for the industry by generously sharing his time, knowledge and expertise on both the local and national levels. In this interview, the IAEE Volunteer of the Year Award winner shares his outlook on why paying it forward can be so beneficial.

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