Gratitude for our CMP leadership community
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The Certified Meeting Professional programme is a foundational pillar for the Events Industry Council. CMPs play a vital role in our organisation's vision to enrich lives and drive economic growth through the power of events worldwide. As a CMP, you share your passion for our industry not only through your dedication to certification, but also through your commitment to excellence in the industry.
In what has been a year that none of us could have predicted, we came together as an industry. I have been inspired by the collaboration and unified spirit that has been shown across our industry.
Through November, we will have welcomed more than 740 new CMPs to this community – further testament to the recognition of the value of this designation.
On behalf of the EIC Board, I'd like to recognise the volunteer leaders who work behind the scenes on the CMP Governance Commission. Barbara Connell, who earned her certification in 1985 and is the longest serving active CMP, led the commission this year. This group of volunteer leaders – while meeting virtually – set out to support this community in new ways, and accomplished so much. Together with EIC, here are a few of this year's launches for the CMP programme:
- Year-round CMP exam testing
- Remote proctoring for the CMP exam
- Digital badges
- COVID relief for recertification through 31 December 2020
- COVID relief for CMP applications and exam
- Updated reinstatement policy
- Free webinars to earn CEs
- EIC Advance programme with 25 CEs available on demand
All of these actions were done in support of the CMP community, knowing the vital role that you all will play in our recovery. We will adapt and innovate as an industry – and that will lead us forward.
EIC received the highest number of applications to serve on the CMP Governance Commission in the new year, which will be led by Alisa Peters, CMP. We will announce the full Commission in January, and would like to thank members who completed their terms:
- Barbara Connell, CMP, CAE
- Aleka Garcia, CMP-HC, CMM
- Deanna Griffith House, CMP, PMP, CME, PCM, CMM
- Tyra Hilliard, CMP, Ph.D., JD
- Leslie Jones, CMP, CAE
Thank you all for your leadership, commitment and service to our industry. I wish you a happy, safe and healthy holiday season.
Amy Calvert
CEO, Events Industry Council
