Congratulations to our very own YP secretary; Nora Johnson

IAEE Announces 2008 Individual Award Recipients

Recipients of IAEE’s Highest Honors to be Recognized at Annual Meeting

DALLAS, 8 October 2008 - The International Association of Exhibitions and Events(tm) (IAEE) proudly announces this year’s recipients of the IAEE Individual Awards. IAEE’s awards program recognizes professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the exhibitions and events industry. The winners will be honored during the Opening General Session & Awards Presentation to be held Tuesday, 9 December 2008 during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Miami Beach, Fla.

Award winners are chosen after careful consideration by the IAEE Awards Committee and the IAEE Board of Directors. “The commitment of the 2008 IAEE Award Winners is both humbling and inspiring,” comments Carrie Freeman Parsons, IAEE Awards Committee chair. “We are fortunate to honor individuals and organizations who represent the best of our industry. My highest congratulations to those who will be honored at the annual meeting in Miami.”

Fifty-one nominations were considered this year, from which the following 10 outstanding individuals were selected for recognition:

The Rookie of the Year, Show Manager Award and Rookie of the Year, Supplier Award both recognize excellent professional performance by an individual with three or less years of full-time exhibition and event industry experience. The 2008 Show Manager Rookie of the Year is Pamela Nutting, director of meetings for the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association/Midwest Podiatry Conference. The 2008 Supplier Rookie of the Year is Nora Johnson, sourcing specialist with Experient.