ISES Eventworld 2010 opened Thursday in Baltimore at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront with an innovative program of interactive roundtables and a "connections lounge" in place of a formal social event, changes designed to reflect today's demanding business environment.
Presentations from industry leaders have included the latest in decor trends, business management strategies and the "Come Together" session, which examined ways to understand and address the modern workplace, where four generations must collaborate.
Friday ended with the SEARCH Foundation fundraiser at Baltimore's American Visionary Art Museum. Themed to the movie/musical "Hairspray," the event included music, buffets, a silent auction and "stylists" giving guests kitschy bouffant hairdos, all to raise money to help event professionals in need.
At today's general meeting and luncheon, 2009-2010 president Kathy DeLuca, CSEP, CMP, swore in the 2010-2011 officers, including president Heather Henderson, CSEP, CMP.
EXCELLENCE HONORED
DeLuca also announced this year's Spirit of Excellence award winners:
For chapters:
Excellence in Membership Growth
Rhode Island Chapter
Excellence in Membership Retention
European Chapter
New Orleans Chapter
Excellence in Communication
Rhode Island Chapter
Excellence in Programming and Education
Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter
Excellence in Special Projects
Austin Chapter
Chapter of the Year
Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter
Region of the Year Award
Northeast
For individuals:
Excellence in Membership Recruitment
Zanine Adams, London/U.K. Chapter
Rolly Mansfield, Detroit Chapter
Kristin Nolte, Pittsburgh Chapter
J. Robert Graves Pioneer Award
Dennis Telischak, New Jersey North Chapter
Mettle Attitude Award
Zanine Adams
Richard Foulkes, London/U.K. Chapter
Volunteer of the Award
Andy Callin, London/U.K. Chapter
Eventworld ends tonight with the gala Esprit Awards ceremony at the hotel.
Photos by Special Events
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