Several CMPs Among 'Exemplary' Meeting Professionals Honored by ESPA

ESPA recently announced the winners of its fifth annual Convention Services Manager (CSM) of the Year Award, Executive Excellence Award and the Meeting Professional of the Year Award. CMPs were well represented among the winners.

Presented in conjunction with Successful Meetings magazine, the 2013 CSM of the Year Award winners are: Gregory Halka, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa; Zack Davis, CMP, Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and Kimberly Kreml, CMP, University Center of Lake County. According to the ESPA press release, "each of these individuals were nominated by meeting planners and were recognized for their ability to provide the highest level of service and support for the execution of their events."

The recipient of the 2013 Meeting Professional of the Year Award is Natasha Ross, CMP, Association of Air Medical Services. "Ross was recognized for her personal and professional characteristics in creating an environment that focuses on teamwork, as well as shows partnership with event services management. She was selected because of her knowledge of the industry, her enthusiasm, attention to detail and her professionalism in partnering with ESPA to execute a complex event."

"It is an honor to recognize such deserving individuals who strive to achieve excellence in all they do," said Julie Pingston, CMP, CTA, ESPA President. "This group of professionals exemplify what it takes to produce meaningful and engaging meetings."

Congratulations to these exemplary CMPs! To learn more about these awards, and other winners, please visit www.espaonline.org.

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