IAEE Pinnacle Award

Eligibility and Rules:

• The nominee must be an active member of IAEE or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing, or have been a member of IAEE for at least 5 years.
• The nominee must be or have been directly involved in, or associated with, the exhibitions and events management field for at least 20 years.
• This award may be made posthumously.
• The nominee’s personality and popularity is considered only in the context of how these qualities assisted in making contribution(s) which shaped the industry. The final selection is based on merit.
• Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.

An important qualification of this leader is that the industry would not be what it is today without their contributions. Therefore, it is essential that the individuals nominated be of such caliber to maintain the integrity of this prestigious award.

Examples of Qualifying Data:

• An important qualification of this leader is that the industry would not be what it is today without his/her contributions. Therefore, it is essential that the individuals nominated be of such caliber as to maintain the integrity of this prestigious award.
• The nominee is a pioneer who helped to shape the industry, and whose efforts continue to contribute to the overall industry.
• The nominee must be a role model for the industry. Examples of accomplishments include but are not limited to:
  • Founded an organization to benefit the industry.
  • Developed new techniques for use in the industry.
  • Served as spokesperson to advance the industry.
  • Opened new marketplaces or established a creative vision that resulted in the growth of the industry.
• The contributions made by the nominee can be documented.

The 2023 Call for Nominations is now open!

Click here to log in to the IAEE Member Dashboard and submit your nominations.

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 31 AUGUST 2023