IAEE Pinnacle Award

The IAEE Pinnacle Award was established in memory of the late Founder and Past President of IAEE (formerly NAEM) William Hunt Eisenman, and is presented by IAEE in recognition of extraordinary achievement in the exhibitions and events management field. The award recognizes an individual who, over the years, has furthered IAEE’s objectives of advancing exhibitions and events management through the promotion of education, the dissemination of knowledge and the introduction or development of innovative techniques, and who has been dedicated to the perpetuation of the highest ideals, trust and professionalism in this highly specialized field.

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 past 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.
Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.

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.