Congratulations to these CMPs

Congratulations to Beth Gendler, CMP, CDME, who was chosen as the next President and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism.

Congratulations to Bryan Miller, MBA, CMP, who was named General Manager for the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

IAEE announced this year’s honorees for its "Under 35" recognition programme. The Under 35 programme provides selected honorees with not only industry and leadership education for professional growth in the exhibitions and events industry, but also lifelong connections with fellow honorees and attendees. Congratulations to these CMPs:

• Brad Copeland, CMP, HMCC - Advisor, Marketing Operations, Cardinal Health
• Shannon Lockwood, CMP, DES - Events & Programs Manager, NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
• Caitlin Mann, CMP, CEM, DES - Sr. Manager, Meeting Operations, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

IAEE also announced the following annual awards:

Troy Love, CTA, CMP, CASE, CEM, Senior Sales Manager, Visit San Antonio, received the Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award, which is presented to IAEE members who possess outstanding creativity, a positive attitude, and the ability to transfer knowledge through good communication skills and innovative teaching to promote life-long learning to exhibitions and events industry professionals.

Molly Hamill, CMP, CEM, Manager, Exhibition Sales, International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) was recognised with the Young Professional of the Year Award. This is awarded for excellent professional performance by IAEE members 35 years of age or younger who have committed their time to advancing the standing of young professionals in our industry.

PCMA named 20 of the brightest and most talented global professionals from the next generation of business events leaders for its annual "20 in Their Twenties" class.

The class of 2020 represents strategists, suppliers and destinations from the Asia Pacific region, North America and Europe, including these CMPs, who will be honored at the PCMA Convening Leaders conference 5-8 January 2021.

• Kimberly Hoffman, CMP, DCMP - Director, Event Services, Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company
• Shanae McFadden, CMP - Manager, Meetings, Consumer Healthcare Products Association
• Joy McIntyre, CMP - Event Manager, SPIRE Events DC
• Meagan E. Prescott, CMP - Assistant Vice President, Conferences, Events, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)

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