
Member of the Year
This award recipient is an ACOM Member who has been outstanding in his or her constant enthusiasm and support of both ACOM and the Convention Services Industry. This person is selected annually by the ACOM Board of Directors. If you feel the Board should consider a certain member, please contact ACOM Headquarters.
Criteria and Guidelines
- Nominee is an active member of ACOM.
- Nominee attended the Annual Conference or the Summer Education Conference in the current year.
- Nominee made a significant contribution to ACOM through leadership and participation.
- Nominee has been a speaker, presenter, or panelist during one of the current year meetings, or has been an ACOM committee or board member.
Past Recipients
| 2007 |
Denise Suttle, CMP |
Albuquerque CVB |
Albuquerque, NM |
2006 |
David Dvorak, CMP |
Starwood Hotels, Worldwide |
White Plains, NY |
2005 |
Philipa Blair |
Baton Rouge CVB |
Baton Rouge, LA |
2004 |
Julie Pingston, CMP |
Greater Lansing CVB |
Lansing, MI |
2003 |
Tina Stark |
Salt Lake CVB |
Salt Lake City, UT |
2002 |
Corinne Pass |
New Orleans Metropolitan CVB |
New Orleans, LA |
2001 |
Marilyn J. Healey |
Hilton Long Beach |
Long Beach, CA |
2000 |
Devon Sloan, CMP |
Sheraton El Conquistador |
Tucson, AZ |
1999 |
Kathryn Gleesing, CMP |
Greater Milwaukee CVB |
Milwaukee, WI |
1998 |
Philomena Petro, CMP |
Philadelphia CVB |
Philadelphia, PA |
1997 |
Erika Bondy, CMP |
Dallas Convention Center |
Dallas, TX |
1996 |
Colleen A. Rickenbacher, CMP |
Dallas CVB |
Dallas, TX |
1995 |
Yvette Genova |
Morial Convention Center |
New Orleans, LA |
1994 |
Vikki Kelly, CMP |
Denver Metro CVB |
Denver, CO |
1993 |
Steve Schwartz |
Washington Convention Center |
Washington, DC |
1992 |
Louise Beauchamp |
Hyatt Regency San Francisco |
San Francisco, CA |
President's Award
Each year the President of ACOM has an opportunity to recognize a member that he or she feels has shown continued support and enthusiasm for the association. There are no specific criteria for this award—it is the President's decision to honor a member that is deserving of special recognition for their volunteer support and efforts towards the betterment of the association.
Past Recipients include:
| 2007 |
Lyan Tassler |
Greater Miami CVB |
Miami, FL |
2006 |
Bob Desautels, CMP |
Indianapolis CVA |
Indianapolis, IN |
2005 |
Melinda Burnett |
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex |
Birmingham, AL |
2004 |
Corinne Pass |
New Orleans CVB |
New Orleans, LA |
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