This award was designed to recognize the hard-working meeting professional who exhibits personal and professional characteristics that create an environment that focuses on team work, as well as shows support for the Convention Services Profession.
CSMs, this is your chance to recognize a planner that represents the best of the best! Convention Services Managers know better than anyone when a planner is prepared, shows professionalism and is a great leader when producing an event or meeting. Why not recognize them for their dedication and hard work? The nomination process occurs in October - November each year, and the award is presented at the Annual Conference in January.
Criteria and Guidelines
- Worked with nominator during the past year
- Held meeting planner position during the past year
- Shows superior leadership management qualities before, during and after the meeting
- Recognizes the importance and supports the role of the CSM in the meeting planning process
Past Recipients
| 2007 |
Jennifer Albrecht |
Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship |
Lynnwood, WA |
| 2006 |
Pamela Troop, CMP |
ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership |
Washington, D.C. |
| 2004 |
Dr. Susan Stewart |
S. Stewart and Associates |
Atlanta, GA |
| 2003 |
Mary Howell |
American Apparel and Footwear Association |
Arlington, VA |
| 2002 |
Alice Conde |
American College of Psychiatrists |
Berkeley, CA |
| 2001 |
Vanessa K. Kane, CMP |
Veterans of Foreign Wars |
Kansas City, MO |
| 1999 |
Susan Dotchin |
National Governors’ Association |
Washington, DC |
| 1998 |
Mike Polin |
NA World Services |
Van Nuys, CA |
| 1997 |
Stacy Lee, CMP |
VISA |
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| 1996 |
Barbara Buehlman |
Midwest International Band Orchestra Clinic |
Chicago, IL |
| 1995 |
Jack Williams, CMP |
National Association of Free Will Baptists |
Antioch, TN |
| 1994 |
Brenda Ketcham |
Group Health Association of America |
Washington, DC |
| 1992 |
John Edington |
The Newspaper Guild |
Washington, DC |
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