IAEE Distinguished Service Award
The IAEE Distinguished Service Award is presented to an IAEE member in recognition of an individual who has rendered distinguished service to IAEE and to the exhibition industry as a whole.
Stay tuned for details about the 2025 Call for Nominations
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 29 AUGUST 2025
Eligibility and Rules
- The nominee must be an active member of IAEE or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing for at least five years.
- The nominee must be or have been directly involved in or associated with the exhibition management field.
- Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.
Evaluation Criteria
- Extraordinary service and contributions have furthered the growth and development of IAEE.
- When representing IAEE, this nominee has acted as a role model for the industry.
- Nominee has gone above and beyond the call of duty to engage in activities that benefit and/or represent the industry positively.
- Nominee’s overall level of involvement in/contribution to IAEE.
Past recipients of the IAEE Distinguished Service Award
2024
Shirly Song
2023
Aaron Bludworth
2022
Bob Schuler
2021
Juan Gabriel Tamez, CVE, CEM
2020
Rick Simon
2019
Ryan Strowger, CEM
2018
Ian Sequeira
2017
Megan Tanel, CEM
2015
Tony Lee
2013
John Patronski
2012
Jennifer Hoff, CEM
2010
David Audrain, CEM
Patrick Buchen, CEM
2009
Lenay Gore
Carl Mitchell
2006
Paul Cunniffe
Bob Kelley, CEM
2005
Jane Dahlroth, CEM, CMP
Rick Myers
2004
Brian Casey, CEM
Dr. Curtis Love
2003
Patricia Farias Barlow
Susan Schwartz, CEM
2002
Jim Lynn
Julia W. Smith, CEM
2001
Gary J. Heimes, CEM
Eric Udler, CEM
2000
Lawson Hockman, CEM
Carleton Rogers, CEM
1999
Sherman Wade
1998
Sandra Morrow, Ph.D., CEM, CAE, ME
Lawrence Whalen, CEM
1997
Robert Kolinek, CEM
Patti Shock
1996
Harriet Mogge, CEM
1995
Sheldon I. London, Esq.
Art Weldy, CEM
1994
Darlene Gudea
1993
Howard Hamm Jr., CEM
William F. Snyder
Jerry van Dijk, CEM
1992
Edward Baugh, CEM
1991
Jerry M. Barshop
1990
Linda R. McKinney
John Rogers, CEM
Robert B. Westover, CEM
1989
K. Sharon Godsey, CEM
Richard K. Swandby
1988
Douglas L. Ducate, CEM, CMP
1987
John Elsner, CEM
Don Freeman
1986
Hubbard H. Erickson Jr., CEM
Sam J. Galloway Jr., CEM
1985
Joseph S. Cunningham, CEM
Lawson Hockman, CEM
Frederick Quellmalz, CEM
